When you stay at Ahikaa Gisborne Motel, you're not just booking a room. You're choosing a connection to place, culture and people.

Here's what makes us different?

1. We're Maori owned and Locally Run.

   Ahikaa means to keep the home fires burning. As a local of Te Tairawhiti, we would love to share the warmth of our region and stories with you which you won't find in any guidebook.

   
   

2. Eco Friendly Values

   We honour the environment with sustainable practices, eco products, conscious energy use and low waste options

   
   

3. Cultural Design With a Coastal Twist

From wall art to woven textures, each room celebrates the stories, people and environment around us. We work with local artists and weavers to showcase their taonga in our rooms. Many of them are for sale

4. The Location is a Hidden Gem

   Just 2 minutes from Waikanae Beach and a short walk into town on the Oneroa Boardwalk, we are central without the noise of it. We are close to the Midway café precinct, markets and surf.

   
   

5. You Get the Real Deal Gisborne Experience

   Ask us anything. Where the best fish and chips are, where to catch the first rays of sunlight, the walk spots or local history. We're proud to share what makes Gisborne special.

   
   

   Book direct to experience it for your self and support a small Maori owned business doing things differently.