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Alfresco Motor Lodge

3.5 star property
Motel in Gisborne with free parking

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Standard Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Two Bedrooms | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster
Property grounds
One Bedroom | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster
Nestled in Te Hapara, Alfresco Motor Lodge offers a warm welcome with free WiFi and laundry facilities. Relax in the garden or fire up the barbecue grills, while taking advantage of luggage storage. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Spa Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Spa Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Large Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Large Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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One Bedroom | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedrooms | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedrooms

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 64 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
784 Gladstone Road, Gisborne, 4010

What's nearby

  • Gisborne Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Midway Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Gisborne Harbour - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Neighbourhood Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rivers Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Motel located in Te Hapara
Alfresco Motor Lodge provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Alfresco Motor Lodge boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • 49-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and toasters

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Asure Alfresco Motor
Asure Alfresco Motor Gisborne
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Asure Alfresco Motor Lodge Gisborne
Asure Motor Lodge
Alfresco Motor Lodge Motel
Asure Alfresco Motor Lodge
Alfresco Motor Lodge Gisborne
Alfresco Motor Lodge Motel Gisborne

Frequently asked questions

Is Alfresco Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Alfresco Motor Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alfresco Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alfresco Motor Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Alfresco Motor Lodge located?

Located in Te Hapara, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gisborne Hospital, Sunshine Brewery, and Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Presbyterian Church and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Alfresco Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 319 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All round it was exactly what we wanted at an affordable rate
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff - enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vianney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay. Enjoyed the layout of the room and the little outside area was quite neat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whaiora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked everything nice quiet plus comfortable and top service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, comfy beds with nice linen and nice friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marlee and Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Fresh towels the next day, good parking.. Just one issue on this stay was noise from guests in another room, 5.30 am outside for a smoke.. No respect for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice bed, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Great size rooms, clean and wonderful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything from affordability and availability online booking, nice host, clean and tidy, air conditioning. Perfect for our overnight stay, we didnt want to leave lol we would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff good. Clean and Tidy. Quite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donna Moses

Good accommodation
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here at least 4 times for work. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay. Staff were friendly, very clean and quiet location. Thanks would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynnelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, convenient. Friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Verleene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet convenient location. Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chrissie

Location to airport was ideal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a great place to stay very convenient and had good curtains so it was dark at night to sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good facilities

Well set-up and comfortable. Good kitchen. Only improvement could be having a "recyclables" bin and not changing bathroom towels (daily) when they were hanging up (the usual standard is only replacement when left on the floor).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I recommend this place

Beautiful stay I would go there again. Friendly cleaners, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So clean.Comfy beds.Great service.Have stayed before and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiria

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay, checked in and a lovely lady in was very helpful, she was a life saver for my boys who needed a room to stay in due to last minute changes in circumstances. Everything a person ever wants at a hotel, this is the place to go. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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