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Our top choices for Makara Beach hotels

1. Best Western Wellington

Best Western Wellington
Johnsonville
Australia
Karlu
SAR 350
SAR 403 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sep - 9 Sep
Best Western Wellington

2. WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter
Thorndon
Australia
Kelvin
SAR 276
SAR 318 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
WQ Wellington Quarter

3. Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Capital Lodge Motor Inn
Newlands
Australia
Dave
SAR 328
SAR 381 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Capital Lodge Motor Inn

4. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
Wellington CBD
Australia
Laura
SAR 370
SAR 427 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Bolton Hotel

5. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Bekah
SAR 500
SAR 575 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Sofitel Wellington

6. Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
Pipitea
United States
Glen
SAR 281
SAR 326 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Quest on Thorndon

7. Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Park Hotel Lambton Quay
Wellington CBD
Australia
Kelly
SAR 246
SAR 284 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
Park Hotel Lambton Quay

8. The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
Wellington CBD
Australia
Sam
SAR 292
SAR 335 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

9. Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
Pipitea
Australia
Judith
SAR 306
SAR 352 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Rydges Wellington

10. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Pipitea
United States
Bernardo
SAR 122
SAR 143 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Aug - 15 Aug
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

11. Novotel Wellington

Novotel Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Sharon
SAR 271
SAR 312 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Novotel Wellington

12. Newlands Court Motel

Newlands Court Motel
Newlands
United Kingdom
Max
SAR 321
SAR 370 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Newlands Court Motel

13. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Wellington CBD
Australia
Jo
SAR 249
SAR 289 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

14. Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
Wellington CBD
Australia
Karen
SAR 280
SAR 323 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Sep - 6 Sep
Quest 256 Lambton

15. ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Bruce
SAR 237
SAR 272 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 Aug
ibis Wellington

16. Quest on Lambton

Quest on Lambton
Wellington CBD
Australia
Monique
SAR 293
SAR 337 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Quest on Lambton

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Jody
SAR 356
SAR 410 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

18. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Romita
SAR 290
SAR 333 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Adina CityLife Wellington

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Wellington CBD
Australia
Mario
SAR 232
SAR 267 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

20. Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Wellington CBD
Australia
Peter
SAR 233
SAR 267 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
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Learn more about Makara Beach

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.
Photo by Paul Billaney

Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were very helpful and pleasant to deal with. Nothing was a problem and treated you as the most important person at the time"
Ian 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Bay Plaza Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

8/10 Good
"Great location and close to the ferry port"
Trent 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

8/10 Good
"Comfortable 2 night stay in a spacious room. Enjoyed using the pool area and the lounge had some excellent cocktails. Staff were excellent throughout and the location is great - close to everything."
Lee 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

8/10 Good
"A nice stay in town close to the night life"
bradley 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed our stay"
Warren 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Bolton Hotel
Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Stuff we’re friendly and welcoming on arrival and departure rooms were clean and tidy bathroom decor was a little dated but otherwise very good"
Trevor 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and bed comfortable. Dinner and breakfast was lovely and very friendly staff. Would recommend."
Garry 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Rydges Wellington
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

8/10 Good
"Stay here often. Tidy, comfortable, close to shops and restaurants"
Dave 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Genuinely warm and welcoming staff who were super helpful and very attentive. Fantastic location on Oriental Parade, right on the waterfront and a very short walk to the CBD. Great value for money."
June 6-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

More cheap stays in Makara Beach

Aura Hotel

Aura Hotel

95 Manners Street Wellington
SAR 106
SAR 124 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
5.4/10 (449 reviews)
Aura Hotel
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd Wellington
SAR 122
SAR 143 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Halswell Lodge - Motel

Halswell Lodge - Motel

21 Kent Terrace Wellington
SAR 125
SAR 145 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
5.8/10 (697 reviews)
Halswell Lodge - Motel
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

28 Cambridge Terrace Wellington
SAR 172
SAR 200 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

101 The Terrace Wellington Wellington
SAR 246
SAR 284 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (329 reviews)
Park Hotel Lambton Quay
Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn

70 Riddiford St Wellington Wellington
SAR 315
SAR 362 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (80 reviews)
Southgate Motor Inn

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Makara Beach?
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, located 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from the heart of Makara Beach, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Rydges Wellington Airport and Rydges Wellington. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Makara Beach.
What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Makara Beach has to offer?
Wellington - Eastbourne 2 bedrm beachfront cottage with WiFi: Visitors like this Makara Beach vacation home rental. It is located on the beach and has a patio, a garden, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. Make the most of the hot tub in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Makara Beach.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makara Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Makara Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Makara Beach?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Makara Beach, click here.
What is staying in Makara Beach like?
Visitors to Makara Beach are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 516 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Makara Beach.
What is there to see in Makara Beach?
A favorite place to visit is Makara Beach. You'll also find Interislander Ferry Terminal and New Zealand Parliament Buildings in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Makara Beach guide.
What's the weather like in Makara Beach?
The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Makara Beach is 39 inches.