Riverdale
Gisborne
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Top hotels in Riverdale
Emerald Hotel
"Very helpful staff, simple rooms but large enough to cater for families"
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Room was clean and tidy. Staff were lovely. The washing and dryer were free which is so unusual but nice."
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026
Portside Hotel
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"Cleanest hotel ever stayed in most amazing staff fair price ... this is the place to stay 👌"
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Waikanae Beach Motel
"Excellent stay. Lovely staff, nice and clean room, good shower pressure!"
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026
Where to stay in Riverdale
Wainui
Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.
Kaiti
If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill are top sights worth seeing.
Whataupoko
While Whataupoko might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.
Outer Kaiti
While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
