Portside Hotel - Heritage Collection, Gisborne
Portside Hotel, Gisborne
Portside Hotel is located on the edge of Turanganui River, offering understated elegance and personal service in an intimate, friendly atmosphere. With sophisticated studio rooms and spacious suites, Portside Hotel provides leading Gisborne accommodation. Gisborne is the perfect destination and with Portside Hotel just a short stroll to Waikanae Beach and the city centre, it is the place to stay.
Accommodation
Portside Hotel’s spacious guest rooms and suites are perfect for all occasions; a family vacation, a romantic weekend or an overnight stop-over. The property has a range of spacious accommodation; Studio's and one or two bedroom suites that can be interconnected and extended to create an extra spacious suite.
Portside Hotel offers studio's and one or two-bedroom guest rooms with stunning views of Gisborne’s inner harbour, or the city. All suites have full kitchens and modern bathrooms and are equipped with free WiFi, controlled air conditioning, remote control TV and Sky TV. All rooms have hair dryers, toiletries, ironing facilities and private telephone lines. For those after a more luxurious or lengthy stay, the Portside Suites are highly recommended. These suites offer separate bedrooms with a spacious living area and private laundry facilities.
Guest Services
- Reception and concierge services
- Daily Housekeeping
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Cardio room
The Portside Hotel Gisborne is located only a short ten minute drive from the airport, and an easy walk down to the town’s best dining spots, beaches and shopping area.
Thing to do in Gisborne near Portside Hotel
Close to the main town are numerous famous beaches. Since Gisborne is one of the first places in the world to see the sunrise and both swells coming from the east and south, it is a surfer’s utopia. Waikanae Beach is located in the main town and perfect for beginner surfers. Wainui Beach is located just out of town and is popular for more advanced surfers.
Gisborne’s classic Pacific maritime climate is sheltered by hills and right on the ocean’s edge making it a perfect location for wineries. Visit the Gisborne Wine Centre, the one-stop place to head for wine tours, wine tastings and information on Gisborne’s many different vineyards.
The East Cape Lighthouse sits at the most eastern point of New Zealand, with stunning views, making it a must-do trip from the list of things to do in Gisborne. The lighthouse is a 173-km drive from Gisborne, from the small carpark the walk to the lighthouse itself only requires a short climb of 700 steps. Despite being situated a bit further away than other Gisborne attractions, the panoramic views and stunning scenery is well worth the trip.