Portside Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Gisborne. For a workout, you can visit the 24-hour fitness center or go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Property amenities
Beach
Near the beach
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free extended parking on site
Family friendly
Free crib/infant bed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Dining
Snack bar/deli
Room service available
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 40.0 per day
Bathrooms
Towels provided
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite service
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Balcony or patio
Garden
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
1 meeting room
Business center
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Location highlights
Near the sea
Near the airport
In the business district
In the city center
Things to do
24-hour fitness center
Surf lessons nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Marina nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Golf nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
56 rooms
2 floors
Built in 2004
Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.5 percent
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Gisborne Hotel
Gisborne Portside Hotel
Hotel Gisborne
Portside Gisborne
Portside Hotel
Portside Hotel Gisborne
Portside Hotel Heritage Boutique Collection Gisborne
Portside Hotel Heritage Boutique Collection
Portside Heritage Boutique Collection Gisborne
Portside Heritage Boutique Collection
Portside Hotel Gisborne Heritage Collection
Portside Hotel Heritage Collection
Portside Gisborne Heritage Collection
Portside Heritage Collection
Portside Hotel Gisborne
Portside Hotel Aparthotel
Portside Hotel Aparthotel Gisborne
Portside Hotel Gisborne Heritage Collection
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Portside Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Portside Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Portside Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Portside Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Portside Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, scuba diving, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and a garden.
Does Portside Hotel have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Does Portside Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Portside Hotel like?
Portside Hotel is a short 7-minute drive from Gisborne (GIS) and 10 minutes' walk from Gisborne Harbour.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2024
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
We would stay here again
Very happy with this stay. Great location, easy walk everywhere. Daily clean and provision of milk etc was very good. Wifi wasn't perfect but we managed. Lovely staff, quiet area and great outlook.
Lesley
Lesley, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 29, 2024
I like the lounge areas in the foyer with the coffee machine and the comfortable beds. I also appreciate the great location that has a wonderful boardwalk beside it.
Jess
Jess, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 13, 2024
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 30, 2024
Great views over the port, super friendly staff. Perhaps not the most modern of facilities but everything was clean, comfortable and worked. We would stay again.
Possibly staying the obvious, but expect noise from the port afterhours.
Would stay again
David
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Great stay here, everything we needed in the lovely little room. Great to have a balcony & brilliant idea having the little lounges with a free coffee machine in the lobby! Loved it. Walking distance to great restaurants, town & the beach.
Great value hotel, thank you very much!
sam
sam, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Ellie
Ellie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2024
Nice place to stay
CCSJA
CCSJA, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2024
Little things done well
Best place in Gisborne to stay. Nice rooms, get one with a view.
Free coffee in lobby.
Friendly and attentive staff.
Nice location.
graeme
graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 17, 2024
Clean & quiet. Nice view.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 16, 2024
We were looking forward to a relaxing weekend away, which my husband and I never have only to have soo many motorbike riders spoil that one weekend away with their noisy bikes arriving and departing early in the morning from the hotel ruining our weekend get away.
Te Aomihia
Te Aomihia, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2024
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2024
Awesome staff, catered to our later arrival and thoughtful of our newborn, clean rooms, good amenities
Rowan
Rowan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2024
We loved our stay at Portside, it was clean and the staff were super friendly.
Dorothy
Dorothy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
Convenient
Don Stephen
Don Stephen, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2024
We liked location, walking track nearby.
Disliked size of room, bathroom, inter connecting doors between units
Peter
Peter, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
Lovely girls at reception, clean, tidy, well provisioned,
Easy access to town.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 10, 2024
Convenience
Kulu
Kulu, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 3, 2024
Nice place, reasonably clean and great location.
Jamie
Jamie, 4-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
4/10 Fair
Feb 25, 2024
The front desk staff was very friendly & helpful.In the room the carpet was worn out at some places, although the aircon was on 18° it still was very hot & we opted to sleep with an open slider. I bumped my toe on the metal part at the bathroom door, because it wasn't leveled up with tile. Found a wet dirty face-cloth on the bathroom floor & there were no indication that it was serviced. So been first time visitors & for the amount we paid, the stay wasn't pleasant at all.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
Denis
Denis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 12, 2024
G P
G P, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2024
the staff where lovely
Declan
Declan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
General property information
Travelers Say
"Excellent air conditioning, nice pool, will go back"