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A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

A modern interior with a large decorative wall, a wooden partition, and a seating area with chairs.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

A bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

14.8 km from Makara Beach

S$158

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A coastal view from a window overlooking a residential area with houses and a cruise ship in the distance.

A large cruise ship with multiple decks and a white hull, sailing near a coastline with rocky cliffs and a lighthouse in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a view of the ocean and houses.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the sea and hills.

2. Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

15.7 km from Makara Beach

Kathy

S$111

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

3. Sofitel Wellington

8.4 km from Makara Beach

Timothy

S$183

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

4. Liberty Apartment Hotel

9.9 km from Makara Beach

Rachel

S$76

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

5. Bolton Hotel

8.4 km from Makara Beach

Shane

S$132

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

11.3 km from Makara Beach

Rebecca

S$120

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.

A modern building with a reception area, a red section, and a sign indicating it's a lodge motel.

A compact kitchen with built-in appliances, open shelving, and a dishwasher.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

7. Ava Lodge

14.5 km from Makara Beach

Sarah

S$111

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, green armchairs, and a coffee station.

A hotel hallway with a blue carpet, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

8. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

15.7 km from Makara Beach

Reynaldo

S$109

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window with curtains.

A lobby with a reception desk, green seating, a wooden bench, and a patterned carpet.

A bar with multiple beer taps and a selection of liquor bottles in the background.

9. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

16.4 km from Makara Beach

Dave

S$112

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Guest' sign, large windows, and a contemporary design.

A coastal town with houses, a mountain, and the sea.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A reception area with a 'QUEST' sign, a receptionist, and a modern interior design.

10. Quest Petone

13.8 km from Makara Beach

Mike

S$100

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

11. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8.8 km from Makara Beach

Julie

S$100

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small glass table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.

12. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

14.2 km from Makara Beach

Eric

S$120

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

13. The Intrepid Hotel

9.7 km from Makara Beach

Kelly

S$160

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

A modern hotel room with a compact kitchenette, a grey carpet, a wooden desk, and a grey chair.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a contact number, and the name 'Airport Stays' indicating a Wellington accommodation.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and two dark blue chairs with a unique design.

14. Airport Stays

14.3 km from Makara Beach

Claire

S$138

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a laptop, and two red chairs.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of the sea.

A reception area with a glass counter, two people standing behind it, and a wooden door in the background.

15. Novotel Wellington

8.8 km from Makara Beach

Nik Roné

S$97

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with arched windows.

A round table with a floral centerpiece, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a building with large windows.

A modern bar area with a curved marble counter, red bar stools, and pendant lighting.

16. Naumi Studio Wellington

9.9 km from Makara Beach

Julian

S$78

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

17. Adina CityLife Wellington

8.9 km from Makara Beach

Mohammad

S$122

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

18. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

9 km from Makara Beach

Rob

S$222

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

9.7 km from Makara Beach

Norman

S$122

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8.9 km from Makara Beach

Nicola

S$100

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Makara Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rydges Wellington Airport	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast	9.8 Exceptional 161 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Liberty Apartment Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 210 reviews	View
Bolton Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

Novotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"The only thing that i did not like is the parking. It should be free. Yet i was still charged $45 per car. Annoying."

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful at check in. We were there only to sleep so didn’t get to check out any amenities. Room clean. Beds comfortable. Rooms serviced daily."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great and quick to stadium I would stay again"

ibis Wellington

8/10 Good

"Good"

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great central spot. Large room with huge comfortable bed. Clean and tidy"

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location to stay and enjoy all that Wellington has to offer at your fingertips. Walking distance to everything. Absolutely perfect for WoW!"

Sofitel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very nice appointed with lots of decorations decor"

Best Western Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"shops nearby and walkable"

Other attractions near Makara Beach

Otari-Wilton’s Bush

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Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Waiohine Gorge

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waiohine Gorge during your travels in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Karori Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Karori Arts Centre during your stay in Wellington.

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Katherine Mansfield Birthplace

8.0/10 (1 review)

Learn about the local history of Wellington when you spend time at Katherine Mansfield Birthplace. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Tinakori Hill

Explore the great outdoors at Tinakori Hill, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Khandallah Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Makara Beach?

Makara Beach is located in Makara Beach. You'll find 44 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 Gilmer Apartment Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Makara Beach?

Expedia has 44 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 Karori Arts Centre.

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Our top choices for Makara Beach hotels

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

2. Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

3. Sofitel Wellington

4. Liberty Apartment Hotel

5. Bolton Hotel

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

7. Ava Lodge

8. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

9. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

10. Quest Petone

11. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

12. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

13. The Intrepid Hotel

14. Airport Stays

15. Novotel Wellington

16. Naumi Studio Wellington

17. Adina CityLife Wellington

18. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

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Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

Novotel Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

ibis Wellington

Quest 256 Lambton

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Sofitel Wellington

Best Western Wellington

Other attractions near Makara Beach

Otari-Wilton’s Bush

Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden

Waiohine Gorge

Karori Arts Centre

Katherine Mansfield Birthplace

Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park

Tinakori Hill

Khandallah Park

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