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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

1. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
Wellington CBD
Australia
Anna
$88 nightly
$103 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Bolton Hotel
A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.
A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.
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.

2. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Timothy
$124 nightly
$143 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Sofitel Wellington
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 restaurant with a long dining table set for a meal, large windows, and city lights visible outside.
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.

3. Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
Pipitea
Australia
Macaela
$90 nightly
$104 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Rydges 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 modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.
A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

4. Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
Wellington CBD
Australia
Shelley
$73 nightly
$83 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Quest 256 Lambton
A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."
A restaurant setting with wooden chairs, a table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a burger.
A lobby with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

5. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
Kilbirnie
Australia
Jenny
$62 nightly
$72 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 reception area with a 'QUEST' sign, a receptionist, and a modern interior design.
A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, a clock tower, and a mountain in the background.

6. Quest Petone

Quest Petone
Petone
Australia
Bridget
$68 nightly
$78 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Quest Petone
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Newtown
Canada
Rebecca
$74 nightly
$86 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.
A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.
A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.

8. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Petone
Australia
Eric
$87 nightly
$101 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.
A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.
A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Sarah
$91 nightly
$104 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of buildings in the background.
A modern bar area with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and chairs.
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.

10. WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter
Thorndon
Australia
Kelvin
$84 nightly
$96 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
WQ Wellington Quarter
A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.
A modern building with a reception area, a red section, and a sign indicating it's a lodge motel.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.
A compact kitchen with built-in appliances, open shelving, and a dishwasher.

11. Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge
Petone
Australia
Sarah
$77 nightly
$90 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Total with taxes and fees
Ava Lodge
A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a large window with curtains.
A modern dining area with a wooden table and two dark blue chairs with a unique design.
A modern hotel room with a compact kitchenette, a grey carpet, a wooden desk, and a grey chair.

12. Airport Stays

Airport Stays
Miramar
Australia
Kate
$91 nightly
$105 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Airport Stays
A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.
A modern interior with a large decorative wall, a wooden partition, and a seating area with chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a book and a plant, and a window with curtains.

13. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rongotai
Australia
T
$103 nightly
$118 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Rydges Wellington Airport
A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, and a mirror.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a waiting area with seating, and a staircase in the background.
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, seating area, potted plants, and a glass wall.
A room with a large mural of a cityscape and a body of water, a sofa, and a potted plant.

14. Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel
Te Aro
Australia
SARONA MIRIAMA
$40 nightly
$47 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Willis Wellington Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.
A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

15. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
Te Aro
Australia
Tracey
$50 nightly
$59 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Liberty Apartment Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a laptop, and two red chairs.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A reception area with a glass counter, two people standing behind it, and a wooden door in the background.
A buffet area with various food options and a seating area with tables and chairs.

16. Novotel Wellington

Novotel Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Sharon
$78 nightly
$89 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Novotel Wellington
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent building with a flat roof and multiple windows.
A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a view of the city through large windows, and a ceiling with patterned light fixtures.
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.

17. Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel
Oriental Bay
Australia
Cameron
$68 nightly
$79 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Plaza Hotel
A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a distant cityscape.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror reflecting a bedroom with a bed and a city view, and a shower area.
A marina with several boats docked, a large building with multiple balconies, and a hillside with residential buildings.
A restaurant with a city view, large windows, and modern furniture.

18. Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Mount Victoria
Australia
Kim
$87 nightly
$100 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.
A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.
A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.
A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

19. The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
Te Aro
Australia
Kelly
$101 nightly
$118 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Intrepid Hotel
Front of property
A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

20. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Mohammad
$64 nightly
$74 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Adina CityLife Wellington
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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

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely facility"
Nerrallie 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent
"Very convenient. Good kitchen in the room. Recommend to everyone."
Danke 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Quest 256 Lambton
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was of very high standard and spotless. Having a washing machine and dryer was a real bonus as was the well stocked coffee corner near the entrance ."
Alan 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our stay and will return to the Travelodge Hotel next year. Compact room, kitchenette, comfortable beds, nice shower and toiletries Very close to the CBD and within walking distance of the harbour, Te Papa, the Cable Car, TSB arena, the Wellington Museum ."
Linda 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

8/10 Good
"Clean rooms and good room service but building tired and in need of a revamp/paint! Friendly and efficient staff."
Sally 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful staff . The rooms were spotless and very comfortable. Easy access to lifts and the surrounding streets."
Linda 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay. Conveniently located!"
Claudette 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
ibis Wellington
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good
"Excellent location. Beds and pillows great. Bathrooms good. Spacious for 3 bed apt. Staff nice. Downsides very pricey for not having the room serviced over the day ( we were there 2 nights), having the pressure washer on the bedroom window's at 8.30 in the morning was loud and unexpected, the apartment was up a flight of stairs ( no lift access) which would have been good to know in the listing. It really is the location that makes it a good place to stay."
Sandra 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Adina CityLife Wellington
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff, good size room, awesome brekkie with lots of different options. Only negative was that it was extremely windy when we stayed and it sounded like someone was trying to get into our room all night."
Macaela 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rydges Wellington

More cheap stays in Makara Beach

Aura Hotel

Aura Hotel

95 Manners Street Wellington
$29 nightly
$34 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
5.4/10 (460 reviews)
Aura Hotel
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd Wellington
$30 nightly
$35 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Halswell Lodge - Motel

Halswell Lodge - Motel

21 Kent Terrace Wellington
$37 nightly
$44 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
5.8/10 (707 reviews)
Halswell Lodge - Motel
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

28 Cambridge Terrace Wellington
$39 nightly
$45 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (913 reviews)
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge

5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
$48 nightly
$55 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
7.6/10 Good! (35 reviews)
Harbour View Lodge
Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

101 The Terrace Wellington Wellington
$57 nightly
$67 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (332 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?
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