Makaraka Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Makaraka
Stay near popular Makaraka attractions
Our pick of the best Makaraka Hotel Deals
Emerald Hotel
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is NZ$179 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$179
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (874 reviews)
"The room was very spacious and the bathroom let you sleep. The hotel was in an excellent position to see Gisborne. Apart from not being able to get fresh air into the room which ment the air freshener was the predominant smell."
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is NZ$220 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$220
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"Great location in downtown and great views of the Port. Parking onsite was convenient and close to many restaurant/cafe options. Friendly staff, quick and efficient check in and check out process. Rooms were exactly as listed with very clean facilities and amenities to use while travelling."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$166 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$166
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (520 reviews)
"Booked on the afternoon of stay as unexpectedly had to stay the night in Gisborne. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Was a relief to find somewhere as well as fairly central to CBD."
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is NZ$158 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$158
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)
"A good stay, convenient and friendly."
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$166 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$166
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waikanae Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are ...
White Heron Motor Lodge
474 Gladstone Road Gisborne
The price is NZ$208 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$208
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Makaraka
Find the best Makaraka areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne are top sights worth seeing.
Outer Kaiti
Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
