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Our top choices for Makara Beach hotels

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1656)
"Good place to stay "
United States
Rahul
The price is P3,958
P4,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Exterior
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
Rongotai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Lovely friendly staff,room was spotless,quiet and so comfortable. "
United Kingdom
Susan
The price is P6,202
P7,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
Rydges Wellington Airport
Beach
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
Strathmore Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (153)
"Had a great stay"
Australia
Louise
The price is P4,569
P5,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
Reception
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great location, spotless room. "
United States
Anand
The price is P4,993
P5,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Interior
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Really enjoyed our stay!"
Canada
Kay
The price is P2,682
P3,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
ibis Wellington
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD
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 P5,866
P6,746 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Bolton Hotel
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington
4.5 star property
Te Aro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Beautiful hotel, in fantastic location "
Australia
Jaime
The price is P6,485
P7,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Exterior
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"The location is excellent "
United States
WANGXI
The price is P4,723
P5,431 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Meeting facility
Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (720)
"Great staff and superb property"
United Kingdom
ATUL
The price is P6,966
P8,011 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7
Sofitel Wellington
Restaurant
Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Very nice and conveniently located"
United States
Heather
The price is P3,957
P4,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
View from room
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999)
"Great room, easy walking distance to town, overall a good stay! "
United States
Stephanie
The price is P7,999
P9,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
4.5 star property
Pipitea
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Great stay, very central to everywhere "
Australia
BRONWYN
The price is P5,730
P6,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Rydges Wellington
Front of property
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (497)
"Everything was perfect, staff was quite accommodating "
Australia
Gohar Afroze
The price is P3,942
P4,534 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 25 per person)
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (651)
"Clean room and good facilities for price. "
Australia
Amber Rose
The price is P2,334
P2,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Exterior
Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (634)
"Central location, nice staff "
Australia
Xin
The price is P5,748
P6,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Quest 256 Lambton
Bar (on property)
WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter
3.0 star property
Thorndon
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Yes great stay "
Australia
Shane
The price is P4,231
P4,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
WQ Wellington Quarter
Breakfast and dinner served, international cuisine
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (938)
"Loved our stay at Naumi. Perfect location so close to great restaurants and bars. The room was comfortable and quiet. "
Australia
Allanah
The price is P3,874
P4,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
Naumi Studio Wellington
Lobby lounge
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

QT Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great location and beautiful room"
Australia
Ruth
The price is P6,918
P7,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
QT Wellington
Exterior
Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Gracefield
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (306)
"Room was spotless as were the amenities and the staff very helpful :)"
Australia
Trish
The price is P4,215
P4,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Airport Stays

Airport Stays

Airport Stays
3.0 star property
Miramar
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 P6,435
P7,400 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4
Airport Stays
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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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It was a bit windy on this beautiful walk but I guess that's why they built the wind turbines here. Beautiful area
Photo by Paul Billaney
Open Photo by Paul Billaney

Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, hotel handy in Wellington city , very walkable Breakfast good range of different options.."
Craig 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

More cheap stays in Makara Beach

Aura Hotel

Aura Hotel

95 Manners Street Wellington
The price is P2,037 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
P2,037
P2,342 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
includes taxes & fees
5/10 (399 reviews)

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.
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.
What is staying in Makara Beach like?
Visitors to Makara Beach are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 487 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.

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