Makaraka
Gisborne
Popular places to visit
Titirangi Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Titirangi Reserve, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
East Coast Museum of Technology
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by East Coast Museum of Technology in Gisborne.
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
Enjoy an outing to Eastwoodhill Arboretum during your stay in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House
Learn about the local history of Gisborne when you spend time at Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Kaiti Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Kaiti Hill, a lovely green space in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Tairawhiti Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Tairawhiti Museum in Gisborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Makaraka Hotel Deals
Emerald Hotel
Place has become run down since we last stayed 5 years ago. Some lights did not work, sliding door stuck, odd assembly of cutlery and plates, how to tell who staff were because there was no uniform, staff at from desk had heads stuck in phones. Sad state compared to our first visit which was ...
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
We only went for Breakfast on our day of departure and was just expecting Toast and Coffee as requested. So wasn't expecting 2 toasted sandwiches with Eggs and Cheese and some onions. Also not used to eating a small salad for Breakfast so only ate the tiny red onion.
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
Friendly welcome. Clean room. Fully-equipped. Was able to park outside my room. Handy to the beach, and to a cafe that opened early in the day.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Portside Hotel
Room was nice. Main reason I marked the rating down to good was the noise coming from the Port all night, it didn’t stop and the banging was very loud.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Travellers Inn Motel
Comfy beds Good shower.Nice welcome.Would stay again
Reviewed on May 3, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Makaraka
Gisborne Airport
While Gisborne Airport isn't home to many top sights, Midway Beach and East Coast Museum of Technology are some notable places to visit nearby.
Elgin
When in Elgin, you can plan a visit to Midway Beach and Eastwoodhill Arboretum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverdale
While there might not be top attractions in Riverdale, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach.
Lytton West
While there might not be top attractions in Lytton West, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Eastwoodhill Arboretum and East Coast Museum of Technology.
Matawhero
If you're spending some time in Matawhero, Bushmere Estate and Matawhero Wines are top sights worth seeing.
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 Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
