Title: Esplanade Townhouse - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114581561&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Esplanade Townhouse Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Esplanade Townhouse ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo - Esplanade Townhouse (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114590000/114581600/114581561/51c93c8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Esplanade Townhouse (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114590000/114581600/114581561/07909a55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Esplanade Townhouse (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114590000/114581600/114581561/998df4be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Esplanade Townhouse (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114590000/114581600/114581561/84dbcf8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo - Esplanade Townhouse (Gisborne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114590000/114581600/114581561/bfb8f635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Esplanade Townhouse . Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Esplanade Townhouse Location is epic for this 2-bedroom townhouse just over the bridge on the Esplanade with river and wharf views. Within walking distance of the city shops, 7 restaurants and bars. Raglan Roast and a Four Square just a block away. The Tairawhiti Museum and the Farmers Market just over the river. Waikanae beach, a 15 minute walk down the rivers walkway. The Esplanade Townhouse is comfortable, and is tastefully decorated with an impressive array of original Gisborne Artwork. If you want the hustle and bustle of the port and inner city, this is for you. Nau mai haere mai! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533858/334e71c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portside Hotel Gisborne Central - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 435 reviews CA $162 CA $188 total includes taxes & fees Mar 16 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Kaiti, a neighborhood in Gisborne. Longbush Wines and Gisborne Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Titirangi Reserve and Gisborne i-SITE Mini Golf. Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Cook Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Esplanade Townhouse Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig L. Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was a great stay. Great to be able to bring our dog with us. Fab location. Nice and clean, very comfortable. ##### Craig L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa Dec 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Room was clean. And excellent location. Very comfortable. ##### Teresa Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine S. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Christine S. 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