I frequently travel around the North Island of NZ once a month with work. So I've got to know Gisborne reasonably well over the years.

I came across the White Heron (as my usual hotel was fully booked) on the website as they still had rooms available and also offered room packages that included free unlimited Wi-fi broadband. Otherwise it would be NZ$7 for an hour or NZ$15 unlimited till 10am next morning.
They also offered free guest laundry, a morning paper and includes a car park. Often used by the traveling sales reps by the looks of their cars.

The motel is situated on Gladstone Road (main road of the town center), just south of the city center.

I drove into town for my meal, but it could easily be walked in 15 minutes if required.

The motel is nothing fancy, showing signs of age with dated interiors etc. Apart from this, the room was tidy and clean.

As a note, the mini bar fridge in this studio room is located near the bed, so... more