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Our top choices for Makara hotels

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

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
12.5 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Location is perfect for that early morning flight. Great food options at the airport, and comfortable rooms."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is Rp1.950.840
Rp2.243.441 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rydges Wellington Airport
A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

2. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,804 reviews)
"Super nice and good location."
Canada
Kailie
The price is Rp1.359.239
Rp1.563.125 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

3. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 8.9 km from Makara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (316 reviews)
"Convenient location, short drive to Ferry terminal."
United States
Pedro
The price is Rp1.575.338
Rp1.811.639 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Pool

4. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.2 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great breakfast and very helpful staff, really good location."
United Kingdom
paula
The price is Rp2.682.941
Rp3.085.382 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

5. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, nice rooms, and good food!"
United States
Angie Kim
The price is Rp1.963.305
Rp2.257.846 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Bolton Hotel
A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

6. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.4 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (603 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay."
Australia
Kylie
The price is Rp1.477.704
Rp1.699.360 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
A lobby with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

7. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
Kilbirnie, 10.7 km from Makara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff were excellent, great location."
Australia
Rachelle
The price is Rp1.243.748
Rp1.430.310 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Brentwood Hotel
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

8. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (785 reviews)
"Beautiful stay with great Brekky service - all amenities were great!"
Australia
ANITA
The price is Rp2.265.398
Rp2.605.208 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Sofitel Wellington
Lobby

9. Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.6 km from Makara
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Super close to main restaurants along Courtney Place. Great breakfast"
Australia
Simon
The price is Rp1.310.583
Rp1.507.170 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Oaks Wellington Hotel
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.1 km from Makara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Love the room and friendly staffs. The place is very affordable and accessible to everything."
Australia
Enrico
The price is Rp1.767.863
Rp2.033.083 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A restaurant with a long dining table set for a meal, large windows, and city lights visible outside.

11. Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
4.5 star property
Pipitea, 8.4 km from Makara
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
Srikant
The price is Rp1.797.215
Rp2.066.797 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Rydges Wellington
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

12. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.7 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (860 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Small but nice rooms that are perfect for just sleeping for a few nights. Excellently stationed just off of Courtenay place and the staff are always lovely. Would happily stay here again."
Australia
Ashley
The price is Rp1.431.287
Rp1.645.980 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

13. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown, 9 km from Makara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"Friendly staff & clean rooms, spa bath in family room was a bonus"
Australia
Stephen
The price is Rp1.868.241
Rp2.148.477 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Southgate Motor Inn
A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 8.2 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, room was clean and I felt safe."
United States
Gretchen
The price is Rp1.345.767
Rp1.547.632 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Naumi Studio Wellington
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of buildings in the background.

15. WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter
4.0 star property
Thorndon, 8.2 km from Makara
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were tidy bathroom clean excellent staff"
Australia
Hope
The price is Rp1.119.320
Rp1.287.177 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
WQ Wellington Quarter
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

16. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.2 km from Makara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (295 reviews)
"Very clean bathroom. Reasonably priced for the room size and location. Heaps of restaurants around."
Australia
Norman
The price is Rp1.431.198
Rp1.645.878 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

17. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 8 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,380 reviews)
"Good location and easy booking and check in"
Australia
Susan
The price is Rp1.638.669
Rp1.884.469 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Boulcott Suites
A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

18. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 8 km from Makara
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,641 reviews)
"Good location, perfect set up for our one night stay."
Australia
Georgia
The price is Rp1.273.021
Rp1.463.974 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Front of property

19. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 8.1 km from Makara
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,183 reviews)
"Great location to Wellington city. Very spacious rooms, everything you need."
Australia
Rachel
The price is Rp1.412.542
Rp1.624.423 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Adina CityLife Wellington
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

20. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 8.5 km from Makara
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (218 reviews)
"Always a great stay."
Australia
Rachel
The price is Rp1.158.551
Rp1.332.334 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Liberty Apartment Hotel
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Compare popular hotels in Makara

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
785 reviews
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A bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
316 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.
Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
808 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.
Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
85 reviews
View

Where to stay in Makara

Find the best Makara areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Top Makara Hotel Reviews

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Newtown

10/10 Excellent

A clean, modern hotel with good amenities in the room and friendly staff. Easy to drive into the city centre.
United Kingdom
Louise
Reviewed October 20, 2026
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Makara like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Wellington's Makara neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Karori Golf Club as part of your Makara travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makara, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Makara.

What can I see and do in this Wellington neighbourhood?

Karori Golf Club is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Makara. You might also plan a visit to Karori Arts Centre when you're sightseeing in Wellington.