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4.0 of 5
31 Awapuni Rd | Waikanae Beach, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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Captain Cook Motor Lodge
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Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Ranked #12 of 24 hotels in Gisborne
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good first impressions”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2011

Overall I would say not a bad place to stay and in my experience of NZ motels and hotels falls into the category of meeting my expectations. The room (No4) is brand new, immaculate without any nasty's to report, like I have found in other hotels before. Well done cleaning team. The bed was uncomfortable but in fairness I have only found one hotel bed comfortable before. There's nothing like your own bed is there? Room comes with electric blankets, fan, fan heater, tea and coffee, kettle, toaster, microwave, hairdryer, nice flat screen TV with Sky, a nice size working fridge, clock radio, phone, sofa, table and chairs. Has an adjoining door to the next room. Has free (100Mb) wireless hotspots although once again the hotspots are only luke warm with dropping off all the time if you can get a signal at all. SO COMMON why don't hotels and motels get this problem sorted out? Has a dining room which I ate breakfast in on the first day. Disappointing even though it was cooked to order. I ordered poached eggs and got fried. Well cremated eggs. If cafes, motels and hotels offer food they should be able to cook. I have yet to find someone in NZ (apart from me) that can cook an egg correctly. There is a big digger 6metres away from my room at the moment that starts up at 7am every morning. Not quite the "Quiet room" I was offered at reception.

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Very attractive”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2007

This motel is very close to the main roads, yet very quiet. My room was spacious, very attractive and in immaculate condition. The kitchen area had fridge and microwave, The bathroom was so clean, it looked brand new! The carpark is fenced off from the road. The beach is less than 5 minutes walk. Town centre is about 10 minutes walk. Be warned - many restaurants on the main street close very early and at 8pm I only had the choice of Burger King or Subway.

  • Liked — immaculate condition
  • Stayed February 2007, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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31 Awapuni Rd | Waikanae Beach, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
Price range (per night):* INR4,593 - 7,505

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