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Our top choices for Makaraka hotels

A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

1. 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)
"Was quite nice to stay in "
Australia
Jonathan
The price is ￥12,874
￥14,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Tudor Park Motel
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

2. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (359 reviews)
"Always a go-to. Convenient, comfortable, good value."
Australia
Edgar
The price is ￥11,474
￥13,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.

3. 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, (379 reviews)
"Lovely"
Australia
Gaye
The price is ￥15,984
￥18,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
White Heron Motor Lodge
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

4. 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, (106 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is ￥14,757
￥16,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

5. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (97 reviews)
"Our room was very clean. Shower was awesome. Kitchen was great. We got an upgrade in our room which was a bonus."
Australia
Raina
The price is ￥12,174
￥14,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Travellers Inn Motel
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

6. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.4 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (608 reviews)
"The cpt cooks is affordable clean and comfortable I would recommend this motel to all my friends"
Australia
Sylvia
The price is ￥13,669
￥15,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

7. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (393 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥13,835
￥15,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Waikanae Beach Motel
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

8. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (450 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is ￥17,414
￥20,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Portside Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

9. 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 ￥12,722
￥14,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Colonial on Gladstone
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.

10. 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 ￥16,500
￥19,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Teal Motor Lodge
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

11. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 9.1 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (516 reviews)
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Australia
Shixu
The price is ￥12,255
￥14,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

12. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 6 km from Makaraka
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (866 reviews)
"Nice place, would stay here again"
Australia
Cameron
The price is ￥12,936
￥15,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Emerald Hotel
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

13. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (163 reviews)
"Handy location and spacious"
Australia
Michelle
The price is ￥17,819
￥20,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Senator Motor Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

14. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.3 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (219 reviews)
"Located is perfect and the room is very clean.The staff is very helpful"
Australia
Teleise
The price is ￥14,005
￥16,149 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Bella Vista Gisborne
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

15. 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, (565 reviews)
"Very accessible to town"
Australia
BEN
The price is ￥14,763
￥17,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

16. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Amazing location and host."
Australia
Terry
The price is ￥15,432
￥17,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Whispering Sands Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

17. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 2.8 km from Makaraka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥35,985
￥41,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Matawhero Wines
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

18. 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, (223 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 ￥11,584
￥13,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

19. Cedar House

Cedar House
4.0 star property
Whataupoko, 6.2 km from Makaraka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Such a fabulous house beautifully presented. The hosts were amazing and helpful and friendly. Complimentary cake, chocolate and drink was above and beyond along with a nice breakfast daily too."
New Zealand
Andrea
The price is ￥19,965
￥23,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Cedar House
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.

20. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 10.3 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"Excellent stay in Wainui Beach. The location was perfect, just a very short walk from the beach, which made it ideal for watching the sunrise. The room was clean, comfortable and had everything I needed. Peaceful area and a great place to relax after a long day of driving. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended."
Australia
Kelvin
The price is ￥16,440
￥18,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Ocean Beach Wainui
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Where to stay in Makaraka

Find the best Makaraka areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Two people walking on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Photo by Gracen Verheyden
Open Photo by Gracen Verheyden

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Sunshine Brewery and Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with waves, mountains, and a clear sky.

Wainui

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

A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea, a small island, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson

Kaiti

If you're spending some time in Kaiti, Kaiti Hill and Gisborne Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with mountains, a clear blue sea, and a forested area.

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 Midway Beach.

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 Harbour.

Top Makaraka Hotel Reviews

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed here before when it was a 24 hour hotel. Beautiful, large rooms. Mine was completely updated, because of competition it is now room only and a 12 hour reception. But my suite was huge, cheap.beautiful balcony onto river and just a fantastic family space. Glass lift. I have stayed in portside which is nice but i loved my couple of nights in the Emerald."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Emerald Hotel

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.