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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Makaraka on Hotels.com. These Makaraka hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 26, 2026.
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.
A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.

1. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Marcus
CNY488
CNY561 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.
A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.

2. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 4.5 km from Makaraka
Australia
Todd
CNY625
CNY718 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
White Heron Motor Lodge
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
Tudor Park Motel with a signboard listing amenities like spacious units, swimming pool, SKY TV, free internet, movies, ground floor with full kitchens, and vacancies.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

3. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
Lytton West, 3.6 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Neville
CNY548
CNY630 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Tudor Park Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A laundry room with a sign indicating it's for guests, a washing machine, a dryer, and a sink.

4. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
Australia
Glen
CNY518
CNY596 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Travellers Inn Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a bedside table.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.

5. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
Matawhero, 2.8 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Angie
CNY1,446
CNY1,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Matawhero Wines
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.
A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.
A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.
A patio with a round table and two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a fence with climbing plants.

6. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 3.4 km from Makaraka
United Kingdom
Stephen
CNY628
CNY722 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

7. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
Australia
Megan
CNY544
CNY626 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Waikanae Beach Motel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

8. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
Australia
Waldemar
CNY654
CNY753 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

9. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
Australia
Terry
CNY684
CNY787 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Whispering Sands Motel
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.

10. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Clive
CNY780
CNY897 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Portside Hotel
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.
A two-story hotel with a 'SENATOR' sign, large windows, and outdoor seating visible.
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

11. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
United States
Graeme
CNY718
CNY826 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Senator Motor Inn
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.
A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.

12. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni, 5.4 km from Makaraka
Australia
Eren
CNY524
CNY602 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

13. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau, 9.1 km from Makaraka
United Kingdom
Stephanie
CNY479
CNY551 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.
A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.

14. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara, 4.3 km from Makaraka
Australia
Christian Albert
CNY608
CNY699 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Bella Vista Gisborne
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.
A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, TV, and seating.
A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A woman sitting at a table with a television displaying 'NEWS LIVE' in a modern room with large windows and a view of greenery outside.

15. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 4.5 km from Makaraka
Australia
Damion
CNY747
CNY859 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Teal Motor Lodge
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the city and hills.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.

16. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central, 6 km from Makaraka
Australia
Todd
CNY592
CNY681 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Emerald Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.
A motel with a row of rooms, each with a red door, and a parking lot in front.

17. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
Australia
Sharukh
CNY541
CNY623 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Colonial on Gladstone
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a TV.
A staircase with a stained glass window featuring geometric patterns and a clock.
A poolside area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a palm tree in the background.

18. Cedar House

Cedar House
Whataupoko, 6.2 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Andrea
CNY788
CNY906 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Cedar House
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.
A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.
A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

19. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui, 10.3 km from Makaraka
Germany
Steffen
CNY722
CNY830 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Ocean Beach Wainui
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.

20. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni, 5.3 km from Makaraka
Australia
William
CNY555
CNY639 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Top landmarks in Makaraka

East Coast Museum of Technology

East Coast Museum of Technology is just one of the attractions in Makaraka, Gisborne so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Gisborne has to offer, head to Gisborne Hospital, Midway Beach, and Tairawhiti Museum.
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A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A laundry room with a sign indicating it's for guests, a washing machine, a dryer, and a sink.

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gary
Travellers Inn Motel
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table with a pitcher, and a view of a mountain.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Benita
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.
A hotel named White Heron with a sign indicating 'EXIT ONLY' on the side.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
White Heron Motor Lodge
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.
A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window.

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Nebi
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.
A motel with a row of rooms, each with a red door, and a parking lot in front.

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Colonial on Gladstone
A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.
A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
JOANNE
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a bedside table.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
Matawhero

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Wayne
Matawhero Wines
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.
A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.
A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.
A patio with a round table and two chairs, a bottle of wine, and a fence with climbing plants.

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

8/10 Very good

United States
Ron
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.

Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Randy A
Whispering Sands Motel
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gayla
Waikanae Beach Motel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Alicia
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating area, and potted plants.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Bridget
Portside Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.
A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Joanne
Bella Vista Gisborne
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.
A two-story hotel with a 'SENATOR' sign, large windows, and outdoor seating visible.
A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a marina at dusk.

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Natalie
Senator Motor Inn
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.
A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.
A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Ocean Beach Wainui
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and blue backsplash.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Vince
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

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Is it worth staying in Makaraka?

Basing yourself in Makaraka makes it easy to explore Gisborne, including the neighborhoods of Gisborne Central and Kaiti.

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