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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.
A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.
A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

1. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
Wellington CBD
Australia
Shane
$89 nightly
$104 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Bolton Hotel
A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.
A modern interior with a large decorative wall, a wooden partition, and a seating area with chairs.
A bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a book and a plant, and a window with curtains.

2. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rongotai
Australia
Sara
$104 nightly
$119 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Rydges Wellington Airport
A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."
A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror.
A swimming pool with people enjoying the water.
A restaurant setting with wooden chairs, a table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a burger.

3. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
Kilbirnie
Australia
Sheng
$69 nightly
$81 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Brentwood Hotel
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Guest' sign, large windows, and a contemporary design.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.
A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, a clock tower, and a mountain in the background.
A coastal town with houses, a mountain, and the sea.

4. Quest Petone

Quest Petone
Petone
Australia
Braedee Jackson
$70 nightly
$82 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Quest Petone
A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.
A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

5. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Timothy
$125 nightly
$144 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Sofitel Wellington
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.
A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.
A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.
A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

6. Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
Wellington CBD
Australia
Lavina.
$79 nightly
$91 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Quest 256 Lambton
A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.
A room with two blue armchairs, a small glass table, and a large window with sheer curtains.
A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.
A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

7. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Petone
Australia
Eric
$80 nightly
$93 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a laptop, and two red chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A buffet area with various food options and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A reception area with a glass counter, two people standing behind it, and a wooden door in the background.

8. Novotel Wellington

Novotel Wellington
Wellington CBD
New Zealand
Nik Roné
$67 nightly
$77 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Novotel Wellington
A coastal view from a window overlooking a residential area with houses and a cruise ship in the distance.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the sea and hills.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a view of the ocean and houses.
A large cruise ship with multiple decks and a white hull, sailing near a coastline with rocky cliffs and a lighthouse in the background.

9. Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
Strathmore Park
United States
Kathy
$76 nightly
$88 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

10. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Newtown
United States
Pedro
$82 nightly
$94 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.
A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, green armchairs, and a coffee station.
A hotel hallway with a blue carpet, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of a landscape.

11. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Hutt Central
Australia
Nick
$75 nightly
$86 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.
A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a sofa set, a dining table, and a vase of flowers.
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a comfortable sofa, a dining table, and a workspace with a desk and chair.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'RYDGES' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with large windows and a flat roof.

12. Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
Pipitea
Australia
Sarah
$99 nightly
$114 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Rydges Wellington
A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.
A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.
A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

13. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Wellington CBD
Australia
Julie
$70 nightly
$81 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of buildings in the background.
A hotel room with a laptop on a desk, a cup on the windowsill, and a view of a cityscape with various buildings.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, and a view of a hilly landscape.
A modern cafe with a woman using a laptop at a wooden table.

14. WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter
Thorndon
Australia
Kelvin
$84 nightly
$97 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
WQ Wellington Quarter
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent building with a flat roof and multiple windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A reception area with a black counter, patterned floor tiles, and two potted plants.
A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

15. Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel
Oriental Bay
Australia
Emily
$65 nightly
$74 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Plaza Hotel
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a large window.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a kitchen visible through an open door.
A hotel room with a dark wooden door, a framed artwork on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a notebook.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Mark
$102 nightly
$118 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

17. Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
Pipitea
Australia
Megan
$75 nightly
$87 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Quest on Thorndon
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small wooden table with a remote control, a desk with a chair, and a bed with a green blanket.
A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
Te Aro
Australia
Rachel
$54 nightly
$64 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Liberty Apartment Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green EXIT sign, and a view of the street outside.
A modern hotel corridor with a tiled wall, a staircase, and a carpeted floor.
A corridor with tiled walls and a carpeted floor, leading to a door at the end.

19. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott Lodge
Boulcott
Australia
Steve
$86 nightly
$100 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Boulcott Lodge
A multi-story building with a classic architectural design, featuring large windows and a central courtyard.
A bathroom with a checkered floor, a bathtub, a sink, and a window with a view of buildings.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a dresser, a window, and a door.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

20. The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
Wellington CBD
Australia
Sam
$86 nightly
$99 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
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Rugged coastal beauty awaits at Makara Beach where you can hike the windswept cliff trails for spectacular Cook Strait views. Bring your fishing gear to cast from the rocky shoreline or watch local surfers tackle the challenging waves.

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A coastal landscape with wind turbines, rolling hills, and a beach.
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Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Gem in the CBD. Pull right off the highway into the car park with elevator access to the quay and Wellington cable car."
Amy 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10/10 Excellent
"Super central, nice modern clean rooms."
Shane 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

8/10 Good
"Room was clean and tidy. Very handy location for attending music venues, restaurants etc."
Julie 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent
"A really special place to stay. Love the art work!"
Rachel 4-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good
"Shower put water everywhere in bathroom and street noise was a little load apart from that was gd"
Paul 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Quest 256 Lambton
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Good location and beautiful rooms. Bed was incredibly comfy. Pillows too. Easy access to car park next door - park in Wilson’s HSBC tower car park for direct door through to hotel. Disappointed that no decent coffee in the room. Some small issues with lifts not working and room key not working whilst we stayed."
Samantha 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Nice and tidy hotel close to the city"
aaron james 3-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Good location, comfy room. Great service from staff, worth what you pay for."
Mealofa 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
ibis Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

8/10 Good
"It is as funky as the photos! Everything we needed, with some fun not just a white room. Not that sound proof but that's an old building fur you. Great location and super friendly staff"
BETH 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Naumi Studio Wellington

More cheap stays in Makara Beach

Aura Hotel

Aura Hotel

95 Manners Street Wellington
$29 nightly
$34 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
5.4/10 (467 reviews)
Aura Hotel
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd Wellington
$30 nightly
$35 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Halswell Lodge - Motel

Halswell Lodge - Motel

21 Kent Terrace Wellington
$44 nightly
$50 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
5.8/10 (708 reviews)
Halswell Lodge - Motel
Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge

5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
$50 nightly
$58 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (36 reviews)
Harbour View Lodge
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

28 Cambridge Terrace Wellington
$50 nightly
$59 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

101 The Terrace Wellington Wellington
$63 nightly
$74 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (333 reviews)
Park Hotel Lambton Quay

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Makara Beach?
The best area to stay in Makara Beach is directly within the Makara Beach settlement itself, offering immediate access to the coastline and hiking trails.This small, tranquil settlement is clustered along the beachfront, with most accommodations offering direct or very close proximity to the water. The main feature is Makara Beach itself, known for its rugged beauty, a pebble beach, and the Makara Walkway, which starts here. There's a single main road running through the settlement, connecting the homes and holiday rentals.Couples looking for a quiet retreat will find Makara Beach ideal. It's an excellent spot for relaxing walks along the beach, enjoying the seaside views, and disconnecting from city life. The solitude and natural surroundings make it great for a peaceful getaway.For travelers who enjoy outdoor activities, the Makara Beach area provides direct access to the Makara Walkway, a popular hiking and mountain biking track that offers expansive coastal views and leads to historic gun emplacements.
When is the best time to go to Makara Beach?
The best time to go to Makara Beach is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warmest and most suitable for outdoor activities.During these months, you'll experience longer daylight hours and average temperatures ranging from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius (64 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), making it ideal for coastal walks, exploring the Makara Mountain Bike Park, and enjoying the beach. The conditions are generally calm and pleasant, superb for those looking to hike or cycle without the chill of cooler seasons.For travelers who prefer a quieter experience and don't mind slightly cooler temperatures, the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) also offer good conditions.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Makara Beach.
How much is the nightly rate at a Makara Beach hotel?
Prices for hotels in Makara Beach often vary, but you can find a great deal from $34 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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