A rocky beach with several white vehicles parked, a large rock formation, and the ocean in the background.

Find hotels in Makara, Wellington

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
Oct 30 - Nov 1
In two weeks
Nov 6 - Nov 8

Filter by

Property class

Guest rating

Selecting then applying a filter from this group will update the results on a new page

Our top choices for Makara hotels

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

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
12.5 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Extremely convenient stay for transioning through Wellington airport. Could not be easier."
Australia
Brian
The price is ￥16,237
￥18,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Rydges Wellington Airport
A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

2. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,806 reviews)
"Great location"
Australia
Julie
The price is ￥10,768
￥12,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

3. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 8.9 km from Makara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (316 reviews)
"Convenient location, short drive to Ferry terminal."
United States
Pedro
The price is ￥12,898
￥14,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

4. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
Kilbirnie, 10.7 km from Makara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The Hotel is very nice, very good location to the airport! a lot of food place around."
Australia
Sheng
The price is ￥10,303
￥11,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Brentwood Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

5. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, nice rooms, and good food!"
United States
Angie Kim
The price is ￥14,337
￥16,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Bolton Hotel
A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

6. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.4 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (597 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay."
Australia
Kylie
The price is ￥13,169
￥15,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

7. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 8 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,377 reviews)
"Very nice rooms. Close to the CBD. Staff very accommodating."
Australia
chris
The price is ￥15,966
￥18,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Boulcott Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

8. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.2 km from Makara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Very clean bathroom. Reasonably priced for the room size and location. Heaps of restaurants around."
Australia
Norman
The price is ￥12,605
￥14,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.1 km from Makara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Quiet, central and very comfortable."
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥14,620
￥16,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Front of property

10. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.1 km from Makara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,176 reviews)
"We had an overnight stay at this hotel and loved it. The location was fabulous, reception staff were friendly and having a kitchen within our 2 bedroom accommodation was a bonus. Would certainly stay with you again"
Australia
Stephanie
The price is ￥13,944
￥16,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Adina CityLife Wellington
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.

11. Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
4.5 star property
Pipitea, 8.4 km from Makara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Wellington will stay again"
Australia
Sarah
The price is ￥12,852
￥14,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Rydges Wellington
Meeting facility

12. Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.6 km from Makara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was great for a short stay."
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥11,543
￥13,274 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Oaks Wellington Hotel
A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

13. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (780 reviews)
"Great service, clean tidy restaurant fabulous"
Australia
Craig
The price is ￥19,754
￥22,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sofitel Wellington
Pool

14. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.2 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic staff from first arrival to club lounge."
Australia
Rob
The price is ￥23,310
￥26,806 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
A modern building with a prominent entrance labeled "QUEST."

15. Quest on Johnston

Quest on Johnston
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.2 km from Makara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,362 reviews)
"Perfect place for a short stay in Wellington. Convenient location, fabulous staff and comfortable room."
Australia
Nicola
The price is ￥9,730
￥11,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Quest on Johnston
A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

16. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 8.2 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay, lovely staff."
Australia
Brent
The price is ￥10,074
￥11,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Naumi Studio Wellington
A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

17. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,630 reviews)
"Good location, perfect set up for our one night stay."
Australia
Georgia
The price is ￥10,734
￥12,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

18. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown, 9 km from Makara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"Friendly staff & clean rooms, spa bath in family room was a bonus"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥15,960
￥18,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Southgate Motor Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

19. Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.1 km from Makara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (807 reviews)
"Room staff were very helpful and attentive, and the coffee was amazing. We had a very enjoyable stay, location is great. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Lavina.
The price is ￥13,789
￥15,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quest 256 Lambton
A modern hotel dining area with a long table set for four, a staircase with a glass railing, and a large window offering a view of the city.

20. Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice and tidy hotel close to the city"
Australia
aaron james
The price is ￥8,289
￥9,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

Compare popular hotels in Makara

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.
Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
780 reviews
View
A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.
Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
807 reviews
View
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
316 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.
Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
85 reviews
View

Where to stay in Makara

Find the best Makara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

Te Aro

Discover New Zealand's largest entertainment district, bustling with bars, clubs, theaters, and galleries. Explore Te Aro Park, the waterfront area, and Cuba Street's vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants.

A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

Wellington Waterfront

The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Nestled between the Hutt River and Wellington Harbour, Petone boasts a sandy beach for family swimming and a historic main street with unique businesses. Explore the Petone Settlers Museum or stroll along the Hutt River.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
Photo by WanderingFunk009
Open Photo by WanderingFunk009

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Top Makara Hotel Reviews

Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

8/10 Good
"Was ok not bad"
Wilson 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Rydges Wellington

Frequently asked questions

What is Makara like?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Wellington's Makara neighborhood. Consider a visit to Karori Golf Club as part of your Makara travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makara, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Makara.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Makara?
For additional details about updating your trip to Makara or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Wellington neighborhood?
Karori Golf Club is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Makara. You might also plan a visit to Karori Arts Centre when you're sightseeing in Wellington.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia