Hostels in Makara Beach

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Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
20 Feb - 22 Feb
In two weeks
27 Feb - 1 Mar
In one month
13 Mar - 15 Mar
In two months
10 Apr - 12 Apr

Our top choices for Makara Beach hostels

Reception

The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Lovely space with a cute and clean look. Would certainly stay again! "
Canada
Aidan
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
The Marion Hostel
Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view

Haka House Wellington

Haka House Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (470 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff. Nice dining rooms and kitchens. "
United Kingdom
Marisa
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Haka House Wellington
Breakfast area

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Pipitea
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I had a late check-in after coming in on the 1am ferry and the staff were so friendly and nice! would recommend 100%"
Australia
Jessica
The price is NZ$82
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Meeting facility

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Te Aro
7.8 out of 10, Good, (901 reviews)
"Very nice historical building"
United States
Julie
The price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
Front of property

Worldwide Backpackers Limited

Worldwide Backpackers Limited
1.0 star property
Te Aro
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"Nice backpackers, would stay again "
United States
Anastasia
The price is NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Worldwide Backpackers Limited
Books, printers

Trek Global Backpackers

Trek Global Backpackers
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (261 reviews)
"The staff were very nice and helpful. The location was superb of course, and the room was adequate for the price, parking was also a plus."
United States
Arnold
The price is NZ$55
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Trek Global Backpackers
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Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Location is great. Clean and spacious with great view of the waterfront and city"
Mei Wah 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Find out more about Makara Beach

Makara Beach Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,710
Accommodation
8 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$55
Highest Price
NZ$139

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: Rydges Wellington Airport - 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from the heart of Makara Beach. 2-minute walk from Wellington Station for easy access to public transport. Property features at this hostel include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar.
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 Museum of Wellington City and Sea, 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 Paraparaumu (PPQ), situated 26.3 mi (42.4 km) away.

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