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Our top choices for Makaraka hotels

A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.

1. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (453 reviews)
"Nice place and nice restaurant downstairs"
Australia
Tertius
The price is ￥16,431
￥19,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Portside Hotel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.

2. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 6 km from Makaraka
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (871 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and spacious"
Australia
David
The price is ￥12,126
￥14,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Emerald Hotel
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, (385 reviews)
"One of the best places to stay in Gizzy. The owners are very accommodating."
Australia
Philip
The price is ￥15,026
￥17,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
White Heron Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

4. 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 ￥11,578
￥13,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Travellers Inn Motel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.

5. 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, (567 reviews)
"Have stayed here a few times. Has everything. Walking distance to restaurants and CBD and, walkway to the beach."
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥15,234
￥17,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.

6. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay opposite Harry Barker Reserve. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Would recommend and stay here again."
New Zealand
Marcus
The price is ￥11,366
￥13,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.

7. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.4 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (611 reviews)
"The cpt cooks is affordable clean and comfortable I would recommend this motel to all my friends"
Australia
Sylvia
The price is ￥11,982
￥13,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.

8. 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, (108 reviews)
"We were very happy with everything great place to stay "
Australia
warren
The price is ￥14,619
￥16,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.

9. 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 ￥13,732
￥15,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Bella Vista Gisborne
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 ￥15,736
￥18,359 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Teal Motor Lodge
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.

11. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Outstandingly comfortable bed, great toiletries, beautiful view, quiet, and hosts are excellent."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is ￥14,317
￥16,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Whispering Sands Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.

12. 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 ￥16,723
￥19,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Senator Motor Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.

13. 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 ￥12,602
￥14,493 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Colonial on Gladstone
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.

14. 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 ￥15,004
￥17,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Tudor Park Motel
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.

15. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (396 reviews)
"Older motel, but very clean, and excellent staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥13,433
￥15,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Waikanae Beach Motel
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.

16. 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 ￥11,504
￥13,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.

17. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 9.1 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (517 reviews)
"Clean room, and friendly staff"
Australia
Shixu
The price is ￥11,644
￥13,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

18. 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 ￥20,818
￥23,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Cedar House
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

19. 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 ￥33,654
￥38,702 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Matawhero Wines
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 ￥18,669
￥21,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Ocean Beach Wainui
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.
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Where to stay in Makaraka

Find the best Makaraka areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A white car parked on grass next to a tent by a body of water with hills in the background.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth

Gisborne Central

If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens 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, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill 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 Midway Beach and Tairawhiti Museum.

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.

Top Makaraka Hotel Reviews

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

8/10 Good
"Great place to stay comfortable bed clean and tidy sky TV host is very accommodating and makes you feel welcome will definitely stay again and recommend to others"
TONY 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
White Heron 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.