Mangapapa Travel Guide
Gisborne
Visit Mangapapa
Stay near popular Mangapapa attractions
Things to do

Tairāwhiti Gisborne: Guided City Bike Tour

Gisborne: Reef Ecology Tour with Wild Stingrays
Top hotels in Mangapapa

La Vista BnB
"Large apartment with great decor, high end toiletries, nice view over the city outdoors. Spacious and clean with a friendly welcoming host. Comfortable sleep and heatpump kept the room warm and toasty."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2020

Emerald Hotel
"The room had a smell, “fake cleaning” but the chemical couldn’t hide the stink. The photos on the website didn’t match the actual hotel, get the photos changed"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Portside Hotel
"Ok"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
"Very clean and happy to help"
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
"Well ccleaned,"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
"Returning guest - value for money"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Mangapapa

Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.

Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.

Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne are top sights worth seeing.
Outer Kaiti
Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.



