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Emerald Hotel

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040, Gisborne, 4040
  • Gisborne Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Gisborne Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gisborne (GIS)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite, River View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, Pool View

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Apartment

Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
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The price is AU$167
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Gisborne

A stay at Emerald Hotel places you in the heart of Gisborne, steps from Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana and 4 minutes by foot from Longbush Wines. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gisborne Harbour and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gisborne Wine Centre.

What's nearby

  • Gisborne Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tairawhiti Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Midway Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Gisborne Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne (GIS) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kfc - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Yoko'Sushi Express Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Emerald Hotel

Luxury hotel with free parking connected to the convention center in Gisborne
Emerald Hotel offers 49 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. This Gisborne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace.
Featured amenities include a business center, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from November to March
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Emerald Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 735 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Martyn

Business traveller
Room had a great view over the river and a good proportioned outside space. Bathroom needs a bit of tlc with shower head being a bit all or nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn’t like this hotel at all. It said in the information that the restaurant was closed for renovations, but the receptionist said it had been closed for 4 years. The room smelled as though they’d been cleaning the carpet/furnishings with chemicals. It was very large and very few people staying. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, just a couple of improvements i.e. plug in basin, enough towels for guests. All in all a good stay, very nice owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super helpful and very accomodating making our stay the best it’s been in some time. Shout out to Lisa and the team! See you in a few months when I return for work.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Joe

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, but the inside was dark uninviting, lots of lights out, bed was just ok. The patio chair cushions were flat as pancakes. The car parking was a night mare as only acess to hotel was onthe first floor in which they shared with other businesses so we had to walk our luggage down to flights of ramps... Staff were awesome. Hitel rating i would give a 3 star wouldn't go back. I
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huge suite on corner so sunrise and sunset

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice kids love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Moana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The venue looks like it was lovely in its day but it is tired and dated. There is pigeon poop on the ledges outside and the pool needs a revamp. The hotel could be done up beautifully and it would be amazing. Pluses were that the room was fine. Nice staff at check in. Great to be able to park our vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an excellent experice overall there. Staff were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No working lifts. Pool area barren dirty seating and umbrellas. Damp smell in corridors. No restaurant permanently closed. Outdoor cushions ripped and dirty. Tv reception rubbish. Can't get hold of owner to complain. No milk provided. People partying till 3am in pool area disturbed all patrons. Will not stay there again. No refund offered by staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ambah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is very convenient in town. The reception and service staff are lovely. Views are great
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angellica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my husband had an awesome stay everything was perfect 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were amazing our room was clean and we had everything we needed However the owner of this hotel is in a prime location and the hotel is in need of a upgrade in all areas,if it wasn’t for there staff i wouldn’t consider this place again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned. Room was huge with an outside balcony that was also very large that overlooked the river. Awesome receptionist and friendly room staff. Only downside was extremely noisy neighbours and constant banging, maybe doors being slammed. Overall happy enough with our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The unfortunate hotel

Check in was not the best. No staff available. Phone to ring for service but went to message bank. Confusion over where to park car. Lift out of order. Restaurant closed for renovations. Most television currently unavailable. Kettle and tea bags available plus used coffee sachets containing no coffee. Some light bulbs not working. Toilet had brown ring under rim as if not cleaned properly for some time. Shower over bath felt unsafe climbing in and out of as there was nothing available for support. Apart from that the room was spacious, the bed was comfortable and a great view of the river. Unfortunately was the word used several times by reception. Some people management and housekeeping skills would enhance this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Right in the centre of Gisbourne, so Good for all amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is a bit of a maze - having to be dropped off at the front of the building to book in (no parking available), then drive around the building, to the back, with a card to allow access to the parking area - up a steep ramp (we had a 4x4, so height was a concern.) After parking, we found our room & immediately saw the bedcover was full of old stains - also a small tear in the bedsheet & the pillows had no cover, so a stain that was on the actual pillow was visible through the pillowslip! Fortunately we took our own pillows. Upon using the shower (which was over the bath with a glass screen on the side) found it leaked quite badly on the edge attached to the wall. When the room light was switched on, visible hand marks were on the wall art - Lightbulb was dead above the refrigerator area. The carpet looked quite shabby with stains & marks. Overall we were disappointed as the location was good, being near eateries and the view from the room was also nice, looking out over the river. It was also quiet, despite the fact it appeared to be quite full - (from the number of vehicles in the parking area.)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Corrie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not a good bathroom for elderly people not even a rubber bathmath in the shower bath
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025