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Featured Hostels in Makara Beach

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

2.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1012)
"Convenient, central location. "
The price is NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington
Front of property

Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (540)
"It was fine. It was easy after check in…staff could maybe be a little more ‘aware’ or ‘sympathetic’ but this is minor."
The price is NZ$71
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Nomads Capital Backpackers Wellington
Trek Global Backpackers
Exterior detail

Trek Global Backpackers

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (238)
"Was an excellent stay"
The price is NZ$79
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Trek Global Backpackers
Haka House Wellington
Twin Room Ensuite with Harbour view

Haka House Wellington

5.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (448)
"Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids felt welcome here. Supringly quiet and dark rooms, loved the curtains on the bunks. Staff were great. Great to have a supermarket and are Te Papa on doorstep. Some instant coffee and a couple of tea bags would have been a nice touch. "
The price is NZ$88
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Haka House Wellington
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
Interior

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (890)
"Easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. Also very close to piblic transport hub."
The price is NZ$85
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
The Marion Hostel
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

The Marion Hostel

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (67)
"Perfect stay!"
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Marion Hostel
Worldwide Backpackers Limited
Terrace/patio

Worldwide Backpackers Limited

1.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
"The property was clean.but couldn't sleep due to strange smell in the room. "
The price is NZ$74
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Worldwide Backpackers Limited
Wild Zebra Backpackers
Dining

Wild Zebra Backpackers

2.0 star property
5.6 out of 10, (28)
"Tired, old property. I had a queen room with en-suite. Noisy hallways."
Wild Zebra Backpackers
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Top Makara Beach Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"It was so convenient being able to take the lift right onto the main shopping strip! Great stay and the restaurant was fab too."
Rachel 3-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Find out more about Makara Beach

Find out more about Makara Beach

Makara Beach Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,190
Accommodation
8 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$71
Highest Price
NZ$110

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: Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay - 6.3 mi (10.1 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 Museum of Wellington City and Sea, Wellington Town Hall and Michael Fowler Centre. 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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