Abbott Street Reserve
Abbott Street Reserve, Te Hāpara, Gisborne, Gisborne District, New Zealand- Park
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Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
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About this hotel
Amenities and Services:
- Complimentary wireless internet access
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Tour/ticket assistance
Featured Amenities:
- Complimentary newspapers in the lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry services
- Laundry facilities
- Free self-parking onsite
Room Features:
- 16 guestrooms with refrigerators and microwaves
- 32-inch Smart televisions with digital programming
- Private bathrooms with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads
- Coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee
With garden views and top-notch amenities, Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge in Gisborne is the perfect choice for your stay. Book now to experience comfort and convenience firsthand.
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Important Information
- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
- The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
Elevator
Library
Free newspapers in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Garden
Room Types
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Unit)
Up to 4 guests34 m2Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
366 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom
Relax - Private hot tub
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, climate-controlled heating, and ceiling fan
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
34 m2
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigeratorMicrowavePrivate bathroomInterconnected room(s) availableElectric kettleWardrobe or closetStovetopToasterToilet paperShampooRoom service (limited hours)Wheelchair accessible
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Studio)
Up to 3 guests24 m2Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed
258 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Washer/dryer, desk, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
24 m2
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigeratorDeskDVD playerMicrowavePrivate bathroomInterconnected room(s) availableElectric kettleWardrobe or closetStovetopToasterToilet paper
Superior Studio, Jetted Tub
Up to 3 guests24 m2Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed
258 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, climate-controlled heating, and ceiling fan
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
24 m2
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigeratorMicrowavePrivate bathroomInterconnected room(s) availableElectric kettleWardrobe or closetStovetopToasterToilet paperShampooRoom service (limited hours)Wheelchair accessible
Standard Studio, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible
Up to 3 guests24 m22 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
2 Twin Beds
258 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cookware/dishware
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Iron/ironing board and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
24 m2
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigeratorMicrowavePrivate bathroomInterconnected room(s) availableElectric kettleWardrobe or closetStovetopToasterToilet paperShampooRoom service (limited hours)
Hotel Policies
Pets
Pets not allowed
Covid
Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Covid
COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 14
Covid
Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 72 hours
Covid
Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
General
Cashless transactions are available
Health & Safety
Guests must provide health documentation
Covid
Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 1
Covid
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
General
Professional property host/manager
Covid
Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 1
Pets
Service animals are allowed
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Guest reviews(50 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2025Very accommodating with a late check-in.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 24, 2024Like staying at the property. Nice and tidy room.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 30, 2024Easy to find and well maintained
8/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2024Very clean and quiet, a little dated but new owners are sprucing the property up
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2024the environment of the motel was lovely
10/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2024Great staff and owners! Room was cleaned so nicely for our second night!
8/10
Reviewed Jun 13, 2024.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 7, 2024Good parking. Propietor was so welcoming and friendly. My room was spacious. Cosy and warm. Nice fleecey extra blanket.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 6, 2024Have stayed before and will again. Clean units and staff in the office always friendly and helpful.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2024Nice little place. Good value. Will happily stay again
10/10
Reviewed Mar 31, 2024Lovely stay at BKs. Owners were supper friendly room was cleaned each day. Will stay again in the future
10/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2024Very clean and friendly place
10/10
Reviewed Feb 20, 2024Amazing hosts. So lovely and friendly.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2024The owners, Geraldine and Peter were incredibly welcoming and friendly. We checked in after hours and they were there to ensure we got into our room safely. Peter very kindly dropped us into town the following morning. The room was very clean with high quality sheets, towels and decor. The air conditioning was a welcome touch on what was a hot night. Nice and quiet. Thoroughly recommend BK’s Palm Court.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 29, 2024Comfy clean spot.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2024Really friendly staff and neat and tidy rooms. Good for traveling on a budget.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 28, 2023Comfortable and clean as well as safe. Well amenitied with lovely spacious bathroom.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 15, 2023Friendly staff. We were a bit cold and probably need more towels in accessible bathroom to soak up the wet floor. Thanks
6/10
Reviewed Oct 15, 2023What a lovley place stay
10/10
Reviewed May 16, 2023Really appreciated friendly owner after a long drive to get there, and the helpful staff the next day so that I could do some work before checking out
10/10
Reviewed Feb 26, 2023Very clean and tidy. Lovely staff. Units had everything you need for your stay
8/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2022Great facilities in the unit. Handy to town etc
8/10
Reviewed Aug 31, 2022Very clean, comfy bed. Shower over spa, great location.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2022Thanks for been super patient with me in regards to getting that credit card number! Oh my goodness I was stressing.. loved the stay thank you
10/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2022The lazy boy arm chair was a nice touch.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 7, 2022Exceptional. Super clean and comfy.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 14, 2021We had an amazing stay at this motel. The staff were very friendly and I love that. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Loved the spa bath. All amenities easy to use. We will definitely stay there again when in Gisborne
10/10
Reviewed Sep 26, 2021Really lovely, friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Close to the airport. Very functional.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 7, 2021Easy relaxed stay with everything I needed.
10/10
Reviewed May 19, 2021Clean, tidy and comfortable. Modern upgrade. Everything i needed
10/10
Reviewed Jan 8, 2021Nice and clean place
10/10
Reviewed Dec 13, 2020Really friendly and helpful check in. Room was modern and clean and comfortable. Good location on the main road into town. I will stay here again when I come to Gisborne. Thanks.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 17, 2020Lovely modern motel that not only looked and felt clean but smelt clean. Super friendly staff and great service.
8/10
Reviewed Sep 23, 2020Good place to stay when in Gizzy
10/10
Reviewed Sep 21, 2020We really enjoyed our stay at Bk’s. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, and the accommodation was excellent.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 26, 2020We rated everthing an excellent. The spa bath is huge & a favourite feature of mine. NETFLIX is a bonus thank you. The unit was spotless, smelled nice & the heatpump kept us warm One thing I would say is the bathroom window needs to have a curtain across it. It was an awesome stay.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 16, 2020All was great and recommended
10/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2020The spa pool unit was spotless and and the owners very accommodating .We couldn't fault the place and would have no hesitation in staying there again
10/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2020Great location and very helpful staff. Clean and tidy.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 30, 2019Lovely room, friendly staff
10/10
Reviewed Nov 8, 2019Stay here often for work. Staff are so friendly and helpful, always smiling no matter what time of the day/night I turn up. Rooms are tastefully decorated with a modern feel. Clean and tidy equipped with everything you need.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 6, 2019Very clean. Just refurbished . Comfortable bed. Shower good
10/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2019It's nice and clean and easy to find. It was all I needed for the small time I spent in Gisborne. I will be using again an my next visit.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2019Our room is very cosy. The bed linen and towels are fresh clean and displayed beautifully. We have an electric blanket too. Just wish I didn’t have to wash my dishes in the bathroom basin.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 15, 2019Quite. Only issue was with the curtains. They were quite thin and let in too much light at night
8/10
Reviewed Jul 1, 2019Comfortable spacious unit. Reasonably close to town
10/10
Reviewed Jun 30, 2019The Motor Lodge was well located and fairly central to the shopping centre + it was nice and quiet. Nice helpful staff and we got real milk in a real bottle - a nice treat with our morning coffee
10/10
Reviewed Jun 19, 2019Comfortable, quiet, clean and met all my needs. The kitchenette was ideal.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 18, 2019The unit was very comfortable and had many nice and thoughtful touches. It was clean and fresh, parking was easy, the staff friendly and helpful.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 15, 2019Great service, I know we would be in late so room was ready for us. And receipt was also in the room ready for us as requested. It would have been nice if the heater had already been turned on as it was cold, but it didn't take to long to warm up. The hair dryer didn't work But overall nice stay and helpful staff, even that we didn't get to meet in person.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Great location
- •Easy parking
Areas to consider
- •Uncomfortable beds
- •Issues with cleanliness
- •Abusive behavior by staff
- •Lack of amenities like bread knife
Cleanliness
7.2/10Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect, but some reported cleanliness issues such as hair in the spa bath and stale smoke smell in rooms.
Service
8.2/10Service was generally appreciated, with mentions of friendly hosts, but negative experiences such as late-night disturbances and abusive behavior by staff impacted the rating.
Location
8.6/10The hotel's location near key landmarks and town center was highly praised by guests, contributing to a positive rating.
Room Quality
6.7/10Rooms were described as comfortable by some guests, but complaints about firm/hard beds and maintenance issues like gunk in the spa bath affected the rating.
Amenities
7.1/10Mixed reviews on amenities, with positive feedback on some facilities like the spa bath but negative comments on the lack of a bread knife and uncomfortable beds.
Value for Money
7.3/10Guests had varied opinions on value for money, with some feeling the prices were reasonable while others mentioned concerns over additional charges and refunds.
Food and Beverage
7.3/10Breakfast and restaurant services generally received positive feedback, but a desire for more variety was noted.
Overall Experience
6.9/10While most guests had a positive overall experience, incidents of abusive behavior, uncomfortable beds, and cleanliness issues impacted the rating.