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Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
8.8 km from Makara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (630)
"This is a great hotel right downtown. Next to a Woolworths and shopping. Would stay here again. "
Canada
Allyson
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Quest 256 Lambton

The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
4.0 star property
9.7 km from Makara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (194)
"Great room, friendly staff."
Australia
Paige
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Intrepid Hotel

Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge
4.5 star property
14.5 km from Makara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (392)
"Very clean and spacious "
Australia
Damian
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Ava Lodge

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
9.7 km from Makara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (235)
"Clean and comfortable room, good location, and friendly staff"
Australia
Martin
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
9.9 km from Makara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73)
"Lovely space with a cute and clean look. Would certainly stay again! "
Canada
Aidan
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
The Marion Hostel

Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
8.4 km from Makara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"I rode the tram up to the park and walked down through its different themed sections—loved how the hotel was right at the end"
Australia
Jinsun
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Bolton Hotel

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Makara Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (590)
"On arrival till you leave amazing motel .I will be going back to stay next time I am in the Wellington area."
Australia
Karen
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
11.3 km from Makara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (290)
"Great communication, parking and staff were lovely"
Australia
Jon
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
8.4 km from Makara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (718)
"Great staff and superb property"
United Kingdom
ATUL
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Sofitel Wellington

Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Makara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2282)
"Great staff, nice place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Boulcott Suites

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.0 star property
10 km from Makara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (711)
"Great for a quick short stay! "
Australia
Geena
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
8.5 km from Makara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (553)
"Very nice property and handy to the ferry"
Australia
Phillip
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Quest on Thorndon

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
8.9 km from Makara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"It was clean and staff was friendly"
United States
Charles
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
9 km from Makara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great room, easy walking distance to town, overall a good stay! "
United States
Stephanie
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Airport Stays

Airport Stays
3.0 star property
14.3 km from Makara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"Fabulous accommodation just a short walk from the airport complex. Very clean and quiet with easy public transport links to Wellington CBD."
Australia
Kevin
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Airport Stays

Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
9.9 km from Makara Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (126)
"The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay."
Canada
Inna
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott Lodge
4.0 star property
17.3 km from Makara Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (347)
"Modern accommodation quiet and comforable, "
Australia
Steve
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Boulcott Lodge

Best Western Wellington

Best Western Wellington
4.0 star property
8 km from Makara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (316)
"Really nice place to stay and within walking distance to plenty of restaurants and shops. Owners were really pleasant and gave us recommendations on where to eat. Would definitely stay here if in the area. "
United States
Brenda
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Best Western Wellington

The Sebel Wellington Thorndon

The Sebel Wellington Thorndon
4.0 star property
8.4 km from Makara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (82)
"Nice people- close to Ferry"
Australia
Ian
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
The Sebel Wellington Thorndon

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
8.9 km from Makara Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1417)
"Room was very clean, check in was quick and they booked a cab for when we were leaving. "
Canada
Heather
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Makara Beach?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Makara Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. You'll find 47 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near Makara Beach?
Two Peas In A Pod is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this holiday home offers free parking and private decks. It's located 4 mi (6.4 km) from Makara Beach. Other good choices in the area include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Bolton Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Makara Beach?
Expedia has 47 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Makara Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Makara Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Makara Beach.
What can I see and do near Makara Beach?
Get outside and spend some time strolling around Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park and Tinakori Hill. Explore nature at Otari-Wilton's Bush and Waiohine Gorge. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Interislander Ferry Terminal and Katherine Mansfield Birthplace.