Makaraka

Gisborne

Stay near popular Makaraka attractions

East Coast Museum of Technology

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by East Coast Museum of Technology in Gisborne.
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Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

4.5 out of 5
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
$82 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$95 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (858 reviews)
"This place needs a makeover it’s outdated and quite pricey for what it is close to the amenities though and the restaurant below is great rooms are big"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Emerald Hotel
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
$76 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$88 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (604 reviews)
"The bed was very uncomfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
$112 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
$130 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (447 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jul 26, 2026

Portside Hotel
Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

4 out of 5
5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne
$74 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$85 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

4 out of 5
24 Reads Quay (Cnr Pitt St) Gisborne
$93 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$108 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

3 out of 5
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
$76 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$88 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Sunshine Brewing Company and Gisborne i-SITE Mini ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (391 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Lovely staff, nice and clean room, good shower pressure!"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

Waikanae Beach Motel
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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 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.

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.

Outer Kaiti

While Outer Kaiti isn't home to many top sights, Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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