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Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 9.1 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (509 reviews)
"Clean room, kids enjoyed the spa bath."
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is ￥11,633
￥13,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Spa

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
2.0 star property
15.8 km from Makaraka
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (23 reviews)
"Great place to relax.lovely environment "
Australia
Munendran
The price is ￥11,369
￥13,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
1 Bedroom Suite | Mountain view

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 10.3 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (168 reviews)
"What a wicked place to stay for couples. A Mexican restaurant onsite was a plus but the hot tub right by the bed was mean. The receptionist was lovely will definitely come back here"
Australia
Oriwa
The price is ￥17,198
￥19,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Ocean Beach Wainui
Unit 12: Access wheelchair unit | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (93 reviews)
"Comfy beds Good shower.Nice welcome.Would stay again"
Australia
Vicki
The price is ￥12,522
￥14,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Travellers Inn Motel
Outdoor pool

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.5 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123 reviews)
"Always find The Teal a Cosy stay, Friendly staff and Great Location. Love that you can wash & dry clothes here too."
Australia
Damion
The price is ￥17,600
￥20,322 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Teal Motor Lodge
Front of property - evening/night

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (387 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥13,161
￥15,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Waikanae Beach Motel
Reception

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.5 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (371 reviews)
"Good Place Too Stay, good TV good staff."
Australia
Todd
The price is ￥16,219
￥18,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
White Heron Motor Lodge
Front of property - evening/night

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.4 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (595 reviews)
"Very clean and tidy staff were very inviting will definetly stay again."
Australia
Eren
The price is ￥11,912
￥13,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 2.8 km from Makaraka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥35,381
￥40,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Matawhero Wines
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.3 km from Makaraka
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (221 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, pools great, rooms clean & tidy, location amazing, what more could you want. We are booked in again on our way back"
New Zealand
Peter
The price is ￥13,728
￥15,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio

Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 3.6 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Have stayed at the Tudor Inn many times as the location is convenient to our activities while in Gisborne."
Australia
Alistair
The price is ￥13,198
￥15,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Tudor Park Motel
Executive Suite, River View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 6 km from Makaraka
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (847 reviews)
"Nice place, would stay here again"
Australia
Cameron
The price is ￥12,570
￥14,494 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Emerald Hotel
Exterior

Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Fabulous"
Australia
Maree
The price is ￥15,415
￥17,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Whispering Sands Motel
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Studio) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.4 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (105 reviews)
"Just what we needed for a sort stay. Easy parking, great staff and clean, spacious and comfortable room!"
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is ￥15,254
￥17,542 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Property grounds

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (354 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable & accessible to where we wanted to visit"
Australia
Bill
The price is ￥11,762
￥13,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Pool

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Handy location and spacious"
Australia
Michelle
The price is ￥19,037
￥21,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Senator Motor Inn
Compact Queen Studio | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.3 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (218 reviews)
"Clean room | Friendly staff "
Australia
Christian Albert
The price is ￥14,624
￥16,840 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Bella Vista Gisborne
Outdoor pool

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (445 reviews)
"A great location and great staff. A very comfortable stay."
Australia
Jacqui
The price is ￥19,335
￥22,295 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Portside Hotel
Superior Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (72 reviews)
"Great staff"
Australia
Sharukh
The price is ￥13,150
￥15,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Colonial on Gladstone
Exterior

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (559 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥15,292
￥17,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
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Where to stay in Makaraka

Find the best Makaraka areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Gisborne Botanic Gardens and Sunshine Brewery are top sights worth seeing.

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Wainui

Wainui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while you're in town.

Whataupoko

While Whataupoko might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Botanic Gardens.

Outer Kaiti

While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Tairawhiti Museum and Gisborne Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.

Inner Kaiti

When in Inner Kaiti, you can plan a visit to Gisborne Harbour and Tairawhiti Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Makaraka Hotel Reviews

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great friendly service and nice clean rooms"
Phil 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Makaraka?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Gisborne's Makaraka neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to East Coast Museum of Technology as part of your Makaraka travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makaraka, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Makaraka.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Makaraka?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Makaraka, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Gisborne neighborhood?
East Coast Museum of Technology is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Makaraka. While you're out sightseeing, Bushmere Estate and Eastland Kart Club are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.