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Next weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct
In two weeks
9 Oct - 11 Oct
In one month
23 Oct - 25 Oct
In two months
20 Nov - 22 Nov

Our top choices for Makara Beach hostels

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

1. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Pipitea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Overall great hotel for location and cost. Highly recommend."
United States
Bernardo
The price is NZ$65
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

2. The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Great hostel !"
France
Florian
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Marion Hostel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

3. Haka House Wellington

Haka House Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (505 reviews)
"Clean rooms, comfy beds and great location. Staying here quite a bit and always been great."
Australia
Julian
The price is NZ$29
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Haka House Wellington
A restaurant with wooden beams and hanging paper lanterns. Tables are arranged with chairs, and people are dining.

4. The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Te Aro
7.8 out of 10, Good, (910 reviews)
"The bar was excellent, the food was great. The staff were very friendly and the rooms were very tidy and spacious. Only downside was no car park, other then that we would stay here again."
Australia
Lance
The price is NZ$89
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
A building with a sign reading "TREK GLOBAL BACKPACKER."

5. Trek Global Backpackers

Trek Global Backpackers
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (279 reviews)
"Room was very clean, staff are always friendly and helpful, shared kitchen area well equipped"
Australia
Bernadette
The price is NZ$59
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Trek Global Backpackers
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Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8/10 Good
"I recently travelled to Wellington for two nights to attend WoW. The James Cook was very conveniently located for this event and was only a quick walk to the event venue. One of the lifts down to Lambton Quay was undergoing maintenance for the three days we were there and this did create some significant queues and wait times around busy periods. The room was a good size and generally clean, although a deep clean of the room is needed as there were definitely areas of the room that were noticeably neglected - especially under the bench in the bathroom and the corners of the rooms, under furniture etc. I was also disappointed that although this is a hotel, there was no mini-bar. There was a mini-fridge but it was empty and after a long day and a long flight, this would have been welcomed. The noise levels from other guests in the corridors was also very noticeable, so there are some noise-proofing improvements that could be made. Otherwise a generally pleasant stay."
Jaime 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Find out more about Makara Beach

Makara Beach Hostels information

Number of reviews
1,077
Accommodation
8 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$29
Highest Price
NZ$113

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Makara Beach?
You might like the room rates at this top lodging option in the surrounding area, which gets good reviews from our guests: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from the heart of Makara Beach. Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Wellington Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a lift at this aparthotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Makara Beach?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Makara Beach is 986 mm.
What is there to see and do in Makara Beach?
Get out into nature with places such as Makara Beach, Botanic Gardens and Zealandia. Cultural attractions include Wellington Town Hall, Michael Fowler Centre and Te Papa. Locals like to shop at Lambton Quay and Cuba Street Mall.
What's the best way to get to and around Makara Beach while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Makara Beach in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ), situated 26.3 mi (42.4 km) away.

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