Situated on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Gisborne is the first city on Earth to see the sunrise. This city is awash in the culture and customs of the captivating Māori people, making this a one-of-a-kind destination for tourists seeking something unique. Mix in full-bodied Chardonnay wine, tasty cuisine, and marvelous surf beaches and you have a heavenly place to brag to your friends about. A must-see attraction is Tairāwhiti Museum. Expert surfers should head to Wainui Beach for an exhilarating time. To stay in a lodging that matches this city’s allure, scroll down for the top cabin rentals in Gisborne, New Zealand.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.
1. Cute pet-friendly cabin with a pool (from USD 79)
This self-contained lodging oozes with irresistible coziness. It is ideal as a couple’s hideaway or a solo traveler’s refuge. Boasting an easygoing vibe, the cabin features everything you need for a comfortable stay, including free amenities such as driveway parking for one vehicle and a washing machine. Note that you must pay for using the dryer. This accommodation welcomes pets, so don’t hesitate to bring your furry compadres along on your vacation.
While staying here, you can have a soothing soak in the outdoor hot tub, take a refreshing dip in the delightful swimming pool, or sit on the deck with a bottle of wine and drink in views of Gisborne’s splendor. Note the pool and hot tub are shared, but the deck is private. This property is just five minutes away from central Gisborne and sandy beaches.
Gisborne, New ZealandSuperhostAccommodates: 2
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amazing views and comfortable lodgingvery comfortable for 2 people awesome view over gisbornegreat place lovely view and deck great shower bed comfy and it has everything you needcozy and comfy spot with a beautiful viewawesome views from the room lovely and cleanCleanliness:
clean and immaculately presenteda great clean beautiful lovely cottagevery clean and compactquiet clean and had everything i neededcomfortable clean private and good value for moneyHost:
friendly dogs and hostlovely place and the host was really kindfiona was kind and accommodatingfiona and sean are great hostsfriendly hosts great viewsRead more reviewsLocation:
very nice place lovely location has everything you need for a couple nights staygreat facilities magic view close to townwhat an amazing stay at fiona's place in quaint gisborne
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2. Nifty dwelling with easy hot spring access (from USD 85)
Located in Morere, which is 35.4 miles (57 kilometers) south of Gisborne, this accommodation is perfect for a rural escape. If you’re a stargazer, then this spiffy dwelling is the go-to spot as it is far from city lights.
The cabin is situated just across from the rare Morere Hot Springs - a collection of natural hot springs set in 899 acres (364 hectares) of lush New Zealand rainforest. There is also easy access to sandy beaches and dazzling caves from the property. Colorful local birds can easily be spotted throughout the surroundings. This is a true nature lover’s lodging.
If you need a good meal to get you going in the morning, guests can order yummy continental breakfasts for an additional charge. For a bit of magic at night, ask the host where to find glow worms and take a hike into their hiding place.
Morere, Hawke's Bay, New ZealandSuperhostAccommodates: 3
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it was nice to sit on the small balcony and eat breakfastgreat place for a relaxing stay with hot pools oppositeit was lovely to have breakfast outside accompanied by the flock of sheepa good spot for visiting the pools and the mahia peninsulawith the pools chucked in it's the perfect little breakCleanliness:
it was a nice clean cabintranquil warm cosy and cleansimple accommodation but with everything you need clean and tidythe room was very clean ad tidy with everything we neededthe cabin was clean and equipped with everything we neededHost:
paul was a very friendly and informative hostawesome scenery very friendly hostfriedly hosts a peaceful and beautiful spotjulie and her family are gracious friendly and helpful hostsgreat hosts and a lovfarm locationRead more reviewsLocation:
was a perfect location to relax and in close proximity to morere hot springsgreat location for exploring mahia peninsula and surrounding arealoved the hotsprings and farmlet locationthe hot springs are great and there are lots of walks to do in the areabros bbq is fantastic and just a few mins walk
Have a lovely time in Gisborne's lovely cabins
Whether you want a cute abode overlooking the city or a scenic charmer near replenishing hot springs, Gisborne does not disappoint. Choose from the above cabins and spend an unforgettable time in this enticing region in New Zealand.
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