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Motel · ★★★★
# Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Mātokitoki, Gisborne, New Zealand

8.8 ·  Excellent 84 reviews ·  #5 #5 of 8 in Gisborne ·  7.4 Location score
## About Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge is a motel in Mātokitoki, Gisborne, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 84 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 580 m from the centre of Gisborne. The nearest beach is 170 m away. The nearest airport, Gisborne Airport (GIS), is 3.7 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 36

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

31 Awapuni Road [captaincook.co.nz](http://captaincook.co.nz/)

## How Captain Cook Motor Lodge scores

Better rated than 31% of hotels in Gisborne

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **7.4**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **9.8**
-   Public transport **10.0**

Gisborne average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **38**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **9**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Waikanae Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">170 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Gisborne Railway Station, New Zealand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Gisborne Airport (GIS)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Gisborne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">580 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Gisborne Anzac Cenotaph830 m
-   Tairawhiti Museum1.1 km

## Captain Cook Motor Lodge: in detail

Captain Cook Motor Lodge provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Services offered by taxi and car hire at the motel ensure effortless exploration of Gisborne. The motel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the motel's tours. Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundromat available at Captain Cook Motor Lodge. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at motel are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Captain Cook Motor Lodge, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like daily newspaper and cable TV as a part of their stay. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at Captain Cook Motor Lodge, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at motel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the motel at its BBQ facilities.

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## Questions about Captain Cook Motor Lodge

### How do guests rate Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 84 reviews, which is better than 31% of rated hotels in Gisborne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Captain Cook Motor Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Gisborne Airport (GIS), is 3.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is Captain Cook Motor Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 170 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Captain Cook Motor Lodge have?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge has 36 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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