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Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Motel in Kaiti

Motel★★★★4-star4.5 (377 reviews)

Location Good location — 4 attractions within walking distance

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About

Captain Cook Motor Lodge is a motel in Kaiti. It sits close to Gisborne City Vintage Railway and Waikanae Beach, around 3.7 km from Gisborne Airport. It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.5/5 across 377 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Staff is awesome, rooms are comfy and amazing, location is the best..

What guests mention

Staff is awesome, rooms are comfy and amazing, location is the best.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Air conditioningFree Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

  • Gisborne City Vintage Railway0.3 km
  • Waikanae Beach0.4 km
  • MV Takitimu1.0 km
  • Cook's Plaza 1.0 km
  • C Company Memorial House1.1 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum1.1 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 23 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 2 pharmacies & clinics

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Gisborne Airport (GIS) 3.7 km → all hotels near GIS
Nearest beach
Waikanae Beach0.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 12.6 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

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Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Captain Cook Motor Lodge?

From Captain Cook Motor Lodge, Gisborne Airport (GIS) is around 3.7 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Captain Cook Motor Lodge from the beach?

The nearest beach, Waikanae Beach, is about 0.4 km from Captain Cook Motor Lodge in a straight line.

Does Captain Cook Motor Lodge have wifi?

Yes — Captain Cook Motor Lodge offers air conditioning, free wi-fi.

How is Captain Cook Motor Lodge rated?

Captain Cook Motor Lodge scores 4.5 out of 5 across 377 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.

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