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A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

A modern interior with a large decorative wall, a wooden partition, and a seating area with chairs.

A bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

14.8 km from Makara Beach

Sara

￥17,055

￥19,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

2. Quest 256 Lambton

8.8 km from Makara Beach

Lavina.

￥13,825

￥15,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

3. Bolton Hotel

8.4 km from Makara Beach

Shane

￥13,138

￥15,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

4. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8.8 km from Makara Beach

Julie

￥10,646

￥12,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

5. Liberty Apartment Hotel

9.9 km from Makara Beach

Rachel

￥9,165

￥10,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with arched windows.

A modern bar area with a curved marble counter, red bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A round table with a floral centerpiece, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a building with large windows.

6. Naumi Studio Wellington

9.9 km from Makara Beach

Julian

￥10,101

￥11,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Sofitel Wellington

8.4 km from Makara Beach

Timothy

￥19,805

￥22,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

8. The Intrepid Hotel

9.7 km from Makara Beach

Kelly

￥17,373

￥20,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a laptop, and two red chairs.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A buffet area with various food options and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A reception area with a glass counter, two people standing behind it, and a wooden door in the background.

9. Novotel Wellington

8.8 km from Makara Beach

Nik Roné

￥10,497

￥12,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a contact number, and the name 'Airport Stays' indicating a Wellington accommodation.

A modern hotel room with a compact kitchenette, a grey carpet, a wooden desk, and a grey chair.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and two dark blue chairs with a unique design.

10. Airport Stays

14.3 km from Makara Beach

Claire

￥15,766

￥18,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

11. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

11.3 km from Makara Beach

Pedro

￥12,932

￥14,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

A restaurant setting with wooden chairs, a table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a burger.

A swimming pool with people enjoying the water.

A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

12. Brentwood Hotel

12.8 km from Makara Beach

Sheng

￥11,790

￥13,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

13. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

9.7 km from Makara Beach

Norman

￥13,211

￥15,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

14. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10 km from Makara Beach

Nga Tokorua

￥12,512

￥14,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

15. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

9 km from Makara Beach

Rob

￥23,844

￥27,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

A hotel room with a bed, a round mirror, a small table with chairs, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern building with the name 'RAMADA' prominently displayed on the facade.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and a large window with curtains.

16. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

10 km from Makara Beach

Kylie

￥14,353

￥16,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a kitchen visible through an open door.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

8.9 km from Makara Beach

Mark

￥14,658

￥16,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'RYDGES' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a flat roof.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a comfortable sofa, a dining table, and a workspace with a desk and chair.

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a sofa set, a dining table, and a vase of flowers.

18. Rydges Wellington

8.7 km from Makara Beach

Sarah

￥15,712

￥18,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small glass table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.

19. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

14.2 km from Makara Beach

Eric

￥12,512

￥14,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern building with a prominent entrance labeled "QUEST."

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with red bedding, a small sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with two black leather sofas, a small round table with a plant, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

20. Quest on Johnston

8.8 km from Makara Beach

Nicola

￥9,755

￥11,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Makara Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Rydges Wellington Airport	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 805 reviews	View
Bolton Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor	8.8 Excellent 1,806 reviews	View
Liberty Apartment Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 210 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Makara Beach

A hot tub with a covered table, a potted plant, and a chair on a balcony with a sliding glass door.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a brown ottoman, and a patterned rug.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, brown ottoman, and a small round table. There is a painting on the wall and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a brick backsplash.

City Spa Retreat

Wadestown

￥16,524

￥34,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A modern living room with a black sofa, a TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern room with a sofa, a dining table with a chair, a coffee maker, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair with a blanket, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Skyline Haven: Green View, Bird Songs, Parking, Espresso & Netflix

Karori

￥15,898

￥21,141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD

￥13,825

￥15,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD

￥13,138

￥15,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and chairs.

A modern cafe with a woman using a laptop at a wooden table.

A hotel room with a laptop on a desk, a cup on the windowsill, and a view of a cityscape with various buildings.

WQ Wellington Quarter

Thorndon

￥13,328

￥15,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea

￥12,076

￥14,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel corridor with a skylight, a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

A balcony with a table and chairs, a metal fence, and a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a small table, and a TV.

Best Western Wellington

Johnsonville

￥15,455

￥17,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A two-story building with a driveway leading to a covered entrance.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, wooden countertop, white cabinets, and a sink.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining table, and a painting on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand with a plant, and a painting on the wall.

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Newlands

￥17,850

￥20,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Good location, good facilities, needs a facelight though"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8/10 Good

"Tv control did not work"

Modern, Sunny, Family home minutes from the city

8/10 Good

"This was a great place to stay for a family. Lovely, sunny, quiet, beautiful views, and close to city."

City Spa Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Welcoming and friendly communication. A lovely space and comfy bed.We didn't end up using the spa due to timing with visiting our daughter but we will definitely be booking again."

Skyline Haven: Green View, Bird Songs, Parking, Espresso & Netflix

10/10 Excellent

"We only stayed at this property for one night so we didn’t get to use most of the amenities, but the location worked well for our needs (in a quiet neighborhood but just a short drive to restaurants and shops). "

Comfy stylish Central Wellington studio

10/10 Excellent

"Perfectly appointed efficiency apartment, in a great location in easy walking distance from grocery store, coffee shops, and public transit, with off street parking. Hosts are a lovely couple who live upstairs. Very friendly, but not at all intrusive: we were welcomed with fresh garden produce and left with extra special help at the airport. Can’t recommend highly enough!"

Other attractions near Makara Beach

Otari-Wilton’s Bush

You can take time to visit Otari-Wilton’s Bush during your travels to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Waiohine Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waiohine Gorge during your travels in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Karori Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Karori Arts Centre during your stay in Wellington.

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Katherine Mansfield Birthplace

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Wellington when you take a trip to Katherine Mansfield Birthplace. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Tinakori Hill

Explore the great outdoors at Tinakori Hill, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Khandallah Park

Explore the great outdoors at Khandallah Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Makara Beach?

Makara Beach is located in Makara Beach. You'll find 44 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Makara Beach?

Two Peas In A Pod is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this vacation home offers free parking and private decks. It's located 4 mi (6.4 km) from Makara Beach. Other good choices in the area include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to Makara Beach?

Expedia has 44 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Makara Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Makara Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Makara Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Makara Beach?

For more information about updating your stay near Makara Beach or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Makara Beach?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park, and Tinakori Hill. Explore nature at Otari-Wilton's Bush and Waiohine Gorge. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Interislander Ferry Terminal and Karori Arts Centre.

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Our top choices for Makara Beach hotels

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

2. Quest 256 Lambton

3. Bolton Hotel

4. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

5. Liberty Apartment Hotel

6. Naumi Studio Wellington

7. Sofitel Wellington

8. The Intrepid Hotel

9. Novotel Wellington

10. Airport Stays

11. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

12. Brentwood Hotel

13. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

14. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

15. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

16. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

18. Rydges Wellington

19. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

20. Quest on Johnston

Compare popular hotels close to Makara Beach

Hotels recommended for families near Makara Beach

City Spa Retreat

Skyline Haven: Green View, Bird Songs, Parking, Espresso & Netflix

Quest 256 Lambton

Bolton Hotel

WQ Wellington Quarter

Quest on Thorndon

Best Western Wellington

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

Adina CityLife Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Modern, Sunny, Family home minutes from the city

City Spa Retreat

Skyline Haven: Green View, Bird Songs, Parking, Espresso & Netflix

Comfy stylish Central Wellington studio

Other attractions near Makara Beach

Otari-Wilton’s Bush

Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden

Waiohine Gorge

Karori Arts Centre

Katherine Mansfield Birthplace

Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park

Tinakori Hill

Khandallah Park

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