Hotels in Makaraka
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
10/10
Exceptional
(6)
The price is $231
$231
$266 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
8.8/10
Excellent
(118)
The price is $108
$108
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (331)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(331)
The price is $92
$92
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (209)
8.8/10
Excellent
(209)
The price is $92
$92
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (355)
8.6/10
Excellent
(355)
The price is $121
$121
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (422)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(422)
The price is $111
$111
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.3 km from Makaraka
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (218)
8.4/10
Very Good
(218)
The price is $162
$162
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (70)
8.4/10
Very Good
(70)
The price is $83
$83
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.4 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(102)
The price is $95
$95
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (345)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(345)
The price is $105
$105
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(215)
The price is $83
$83
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
7.0/10
Good
(2)
The price is $127
$127
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (555)
8.8/10
Excellent
(555)
The price is $88
$88
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (152)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(152)
The price is $135
$135
$156 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (64)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(64)
The price is $85
$85
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (790)
8.2/10
Very Good
(790)
The price is $90
$90
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (545)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(545)
The price is $95
$95
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (486)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(486)
The price is $138
$138
$159 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
10/10
Exceptional
(2)
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(13)
The price is $149
$149
$171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
When is the best time to visit Gisborne?
When is the best time to visit Gisborne?Our prices for hotels in Gisborne are cheapest in February
When is the best time to visit Gisborne?
When is the best time to visit Gisborne?
Our prices for hotels in Gisborne are cheapest in February
Price trends for hotels in Gisborne
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Gisborne
December
Moderate crowds
High 21°C / low 14°C. Sunny most days.
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December, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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January, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 23 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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February, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 16 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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March, High crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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April, High crowds, average high temperature 19 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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May, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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June, Low crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, Low crowds, average high temperature 13 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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August, Low crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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September, Low crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, High crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, High crowds, average high temperature 19 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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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 Eastwoodhill Arboretum.
Check out reviews of Makaraka hotels guests love
Emerald Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Quiet and the running water from the pool made it feel like we were far away "
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
10/10 Excellent
"The rooms were spotless and the staff were amazing! I really enjoyed my stay. "
Travellers Inn Motel
10/10 Excellent
"The pool wasnt available, maybe changethe advertising "
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent customer service, above and beyond expectation. Good parking and easy walking distance to wharf/city "
Senator Motor Inn
10/10 Excellent
"Parking outside our ground floor room. Room itself offered handicap facilities in the shower area.
Property is walking distance to shopping, cafes etc."
Colonial on Gladstone
8/10 Good
"Very nice owner? at reception. Unit was very clean and smelt fresh. Needed a few refinements ie a hook on the bathroom door to hang clothes. For the price and it was very good Wil stay there again Thank you"
Waikanae Beach Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Nice staff, beach towels"
Portside Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"The staff were wonderful - very helpful.
The room had so many extras, we would stay again"
White Heron Motor Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"Room very modern and spotless clean.
Free Laundry a real bonus to us."
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