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Our top choices for Makaraka hotels

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)
"Unique stay on winery property. Room was immaculate. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We were able to do a wine tasting and charcuterie even as the cellar door was closed during our stay. Super peaceful and a great place to unwind and relax."
United States
Wayne
The price is ￥35,453
￥40,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Matawhero Wines
Flat-screen TV

208 Lake Road

208 Lake Road
2.5 star property
8.5 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Fantastic stay, very unique property with great facilities in the main unit and quirky pod for sleeping!"
Australia
Justin
The price is ￥15,802
￥27,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
208 Lake Road
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, (167 reviews)
"Room spacious and clean."
United States
Glenn
The price is ￥17,291
￥19,911 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Ocean Beach Wainui
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 on the ocean to see the sunrise"
United States
Suzanne
The price is ￥13,390
￥15,399 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Beach nearby

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 9.1 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (504 reviews)
"Excellent clean, comfortable room, parking and pool. Hosts most helpful and friendly. Agreat place to stay"
Australia
Roger
The price is ￥10,688
￥12,448 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Exterior

Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Amazing location and host."
Australia
Terry
The price is ￥13,536
￥15,719 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Whispering Sands Motel
Unit 20: Two-bedroom cottage | In-room dining

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (91 reviews)
"Rooms in immaculate condition good parking in front of room person in office Really helpful would highly recommend It"
Australia
LARRY
The price is ￥11,884
￥13,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Travellers Inn Motel
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, (376 reviews)
"The kitchen is nice with an air fryer to use. The room is clean with a beautiful sea view and close to beach."
China
Ying
The price is ￥11,745
￥13,655 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Waikanae Beach Motel
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, (223 reviews)
"Free laundry facilities. Spacious rooms. "
Australia
Bronwyn
The price is ￥13,404
￥15,414 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Tudor Park Motel
Studio | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
2.0 star property
Awapuni, 4.9 km from Makaraka
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"heat pump didnt heat, unit was freezing, there was no extra heating available, the water in shower went hot and cold."
Australia
Raymond
The price is ￥18,927
￥22,005 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Ahikaa Gisborne 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, (120 reviews)
"Loved our stay at Teal motor lodge! Staff was friendly and definitely felt like home away from home :) kids loooved the pool, they were in there pretty much everyday 😊 will deffs be back when we come back to Gizzy for a holiday "
Australia
Sharna
The price is ￥16,690
￥19,298 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Teal Motor Lodge
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 ￥13,245
￥15,232 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Colonial on Gladstone
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, (360 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean comfy bed and great TV service. "
Australia
Todd
The price is ￥15,623
￥18,170 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
White Heron Motor Lodge
Outdoor pool

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (442 reviews)
"Love the clean spacious room and service was excellent "
Australia
Yvette
The price is ￥18,892
￥21,754 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
Portside Hotel
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)
"Eveything was great. The location, amenities, playground and we could see our kids from the balcony which was a bonus"
Australia
Jamie
The price is ￥15,177
￥17,679 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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, (580 reviews)
"Staff are friendly and polite."
Australia
Vicki
The price is ￥11,669
￥13,590 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Captain Cook 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, (159 reviews)
"Clean room, good location, nice staff"
United States
Graeme
The price is ￥16,815
￥19,454 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Senator Motor Inn
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, (347 reviews)
"Yes the rooms were very clean,and comfortable bed and pillows "
Australia
Linda
The price is ￥13,004
￥14,955 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Alfresco Motor Lodge
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, (558 reviews)
"Very friendly, helpful check-in, clean, great locatioin."
Australia
Waldemar
The price is ￥15,530
￥17,932 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
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)
"Staff were super friendly and room was clean"
Australia
Marc
The price is ￥16,172
￥18,598 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
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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, Eastwoodhill Arboretum 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.

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Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Te Hapara

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Te Hapara and surrounding area, you can visit Sunshine Brewery and Eastwoodhill Arboretum.

Top Makaraka Hotel Reviews

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

8/10 Good
"Nice place to stay."
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

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.