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Our top choices for Riverdale hotels

A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

1. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 0.8 km from Riverdale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Was quite nice to stay in "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is P5,312
P6,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Tudor Park Motel
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

2. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 0.8 km from Riverdale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (358 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable & accessible to where we wanted to visit"
Australia
Bill
The price is P4,734
P5,444 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

3. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1.2 km from Riverdale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is P6,089
P7,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

4. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.2 km from Riverdale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (379 reviews)
"Lovely"
Australia
Gaye
The price is P6,056
P6,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
White Heron Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

5. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 0.9 km from Riverdale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
"Our room was very clean. Shower was awesome. Kitchen was great. We got an upgrade in our room which was a bonus."
Australia
Raina
The price is P5,023
P5,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Travellers Inn Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

6. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2 km from Riverdale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Australia
Teleise
The price is P5,896
P6,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Bella Vista Gisborne
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

7. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 1 km from Riverdale
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (72 reviews)
"Great staff"
Australia
Sharukh
The price is P5,249
P6,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Colonial on Gladstone
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

8. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.6 km from Riverdale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (607 reviews)
"The cpt cooks is affordable clean and comfortable I would recommend this motel to all my friends"
Australia
Sylvia
The price is P5,076
P5,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

9. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 2.2 km from Riverdale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Always find The Teal a Cosy stay, Friendly staff and Great Location. Love that you can wash & dry clothes here too."
Australia
Damion
The price is P7,242
P8,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Teal Motor Lodge
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

10. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 3.8 km from Riverdale
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (865 reviews)
"Nice place, would stay here again"
Australia
Cameron
The price is P5,739
P6,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Emerald Hotel
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

11. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.4 km from Riverdale
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (393 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is P5,672
P6,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Waikanae Beach Motel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

12. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 7.1 km from Riverdale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (516 reviews)
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Australia
Shixu
The price is P4,643
P5,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

13. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 4 km from Riverdale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Handy location and spacious"
Australia
Michelle
The price is P6,965
P8,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12
Senator Motor Inn
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

14. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 4 km from Riverdale
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (565 reviews)
"Very accessible to town"
Australia
BEN
The price is P6,345
P7,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

15. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 4.1 km from Riverdale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (450 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is P7,563
P8,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Portside Hotel
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

16. Cedar House

Cedar House
4.0 star property
Whataupoko, 3.8 km from Riverdale
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Such a fabulous house beautifully presented. The hosts were amazing and helpful and friendly. Complimentary cake, chocolate and drink was above and beyond along with a nice breakfast daily too."
New Zealand
Andrea
The price is P7,643
P8,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Cedar House
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

17. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.4 km from Riverdale
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Amazing location and host."
Australia
Terry
The price is P7,787
P8,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Whispering Sands Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

18. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 3.5 km from Riverdale
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (223 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
New Zealand
Peter
The price is P5,031
P5,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

19. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 5.7 km from Riverdale
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is P14,016
P16,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Matawhero Wines
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

20. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 8.2 km from Riverdale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is P6,230
P7,164 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Ocean Beach Wainui
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Where to stay in Riverdale

Find the best Riverdale areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Two people walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Open Photo by Gracen Verheyden

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Sunshine Brewery and Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui

Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour 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 Harbour.

A paved walkway along a grassy area with a view of a body of water and distant mountains.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Awapuni

While visiting Awapuni, you might make a stop by sights like Midway Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company.

Top Riverdale Hotel Reviews

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We’ve stayed before and always been very pleased. The room could probably do with a little lick of paint, a few marks on the wall."
Clive 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Portside Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Riverdale?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Gisborne's Riverdale neighborhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Riverdale, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals in Riverdale.
What can I see and do in this Gisborne neighborhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Riverdale include East Coast Museum of Technology, Sunshine Brewery, and Wrights Vineyard & Winery. When you're sightseeing in Gisborne, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Eastland Kart Club are also worth a stop.

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