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1. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
Kilbirnie, 10.7 km from Makara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I likecthe friendly, helpful ataff"
Australia
Jenny
The price is ￥11,007
￥12,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Brentwood Hotel
Buffet

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, (1,812 reviews)
"Great place to stay and the breakfast is excellent!"
Australia
Jo
The price is ￥12,427
￥14,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Restaurant

3. Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"location really good, breakfast and dinner menu great, parking was easy."
Australia
Allen
The price is ￥10,480
￥12,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Front of property

4. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.1 km from Makara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,164 reviews)
"Great accommodations"
Australia
Mohammad
The price is ￥11,803
￥13,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Adina CityLife Wellington
Exterior

5. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
12.5 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place"
Australia
T
The price is ￥16,440
￥18,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Rydges Wellington Airport
Reception

6. Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.1 km from Makara
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (788 reviews)
"Would definitely stay again"
Australia
Shelley
The price is ￥12,623
￥14,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Quest 256 Lambton
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

7. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 8.2 km from Makara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Really lovely stay in a central location"
Australia
wendy
The price is ￥8,149
￥9,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Naumi Studio Wellington
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

8. Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel
3.5 star property
Te Aro, 7.9 km from Makara
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very good value for money and guaranteed car parking"
Australia
Ian
The price is ￥6,959
￥8,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Willis Wellington Hotel
Reception

9. The Viv Hotel Wellington

The Viv Hotel Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 8.7 km from Makara
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (735 reviews)
"Great stay. Staff friendly and helpful. Room was on the smaller side but excellent value for money. Will definitely stay here again"
Australia
Carey
The price is ￥10,042
￥11,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Viv Hotel Wellington
Room amenity

10. Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.6 km from Makara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Hotel was great for a short stay."
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥11,632
￥13,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

11. WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter
4.0 star property
Thorndon, 8.2 km from Makara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Kelvin
The price is ￥13,632
￥15,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
WQ Wellington Quarter
Exterior

12. ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.2 km from Makara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Had a great stay!"
Australia
Kate
The price is ￥9,602
￥11,042 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
ibis Wellington
Hallway

13. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,608 reviews)
"Great location, nice staff, clean and spacious room. Good price for the stay."
United States
Christina
The price is ￥12,023
￥13,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
King Studio with Balcony, Spa Pool, and Ensuite | WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

14. U Boutique Hotel, SureStay Collection by BW

U Boutique Hotel, SureStay Collection by BW
3.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.5 km from Makara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (777 reviews)
"Very clean and friendly staff. Room size good, bed very comfy. Good location & easy to get to Cuba Mall, shops etc, plus bus stops fairly close. Older building & no double glazing so sound travels easily. Being on ground floor helpful in some respects but not when people gather out front and everyone's coming & goings, noisy."
Australia
Julie
The price is ￥7,472
￥8,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
U Boutique Hotel, SureStay Collection by BW
Reception

15. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 8.9 km from Makara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (307 reviews)
"Friendly staff with quick check in. Room was clean and comfortable, well stocked kitchenette. Continental breakfast was huge for the price."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ￥12,478
￥14,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

16. 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, (287 reviews)
"Very clean bathroom. Reasonably priced for the room size and location. Heaps of restaurants around."
Australia
Norman
The price is ￥12,576
￥14,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View | City view

17. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 8 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,367 reviews)
"Good location for our needs. Spacious 2 bedroom suite for 5 adults. They accommodated our last minute request for a roll out bed. Hotel parking was a bonus. We would definitely book again"
Australia
Waimarie
The price is ￥15,895
￥18,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Boulcott Suites
Studio Suite | Minibar, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 8.4 km from Makara
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (108 reviews)
"Great stay, a great spot, lovely vibe. Only thing noted was a bit of dust build up, and I got catfished by the Supreme coffee container which had Nescafe. Super minor things. Love the easy check in/out."
Australia
Tamara
The price is ￥14,690
￥16,893 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Cobbler Hotel
1 Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

19. 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, (589 reviews)
"Travelling for business and the room was great. Excellent location, walking distance to lots of restaurants and close to the airport."
Australia
Marita
The price is ￥13,115
￥15,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
Premier Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

20. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice location and lovely staff"
Australia
Anna
The price is ￥15,380
￥17,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Bolton Hotel
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Where to stay in Makara

Find the best Makara areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 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 waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

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.

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Mount Cook

While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park and Basin Reserve.

Top Makara Hotel Reviews

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff. The WhatsApp message checking the room and settling in was going ok was a really good idea. Made reaching out easy."
Della 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

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.

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