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A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.
A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.
A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.

1. Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Marcus
$71
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.
A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

2. Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
Australia
Megan
$85
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Waikanae Beach Motel
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

3. White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 4.5 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Joshua
$92
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
White Heron Motor Lodge
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.
A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.

4. Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni, 5.4 km from Makaraka
Australia
Christine
$77
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.

5. Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Clive
$115
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Portside Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.
A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

6. Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara, 4.3 km from Makaraka
Australia
Christian Albert
$90
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Bella Vista Gisborne
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.
A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.
A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

7. Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 3.4 km from Makaraka
United Kingdom
Stephen
$93
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, a bed with a white comforter, a small potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

8. Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
Australia
Glen
$77
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Travellers Inn Motel
A dining area with a view of a river and a bridge.
A modern building with multiple floors, a parking area, and a grassy area with a water body in the foreground.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and stone walls.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge, and a hill with trees in the background.

9. Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
Gisborne Central, 6 km from Makaraka
Canada
Cintia
$87
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Emerald Hotel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.
A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

10. Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
Australia
Waldemar
$96
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.
A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a lawn, and a white fence.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

11. Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
Australia
Sharukh
$80
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Colonial on Gladstone
A single-story house with a patio, outdoor furniture, and a barbecue grill.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a table, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

12. Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
Lytton West, 3.6 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Neville
$95
$109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Tudor Park Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.
A two-story hotel with a 'SENATOR' sign, large windows, and outdoor seating visible.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.

13. Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
United States
Graeme
$106
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Senator Motor Inn
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

14. Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau, 9.1 km from Makaraka
United Kingdom
Stephanie
$71
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A swimming pool with palm trees, a fenced area, and a building with a tiled roof.
A building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.
A woman sitting at a table with a television displaying 'NEWS LIVE' in a modern room with large windows and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel room with a dining area, kitchenette, TV, and seating.

15. Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
Te Hapara, 4.5 km from Makaraka
Australia
Damion
$110
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Teal Motor Lodge
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.

16. Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni, 5.3 km from Makaraka
Australia
William
$82
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.
Front of property
A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.
A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

17. Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui, 10.3 km from Makaraka
Germany
Steffen
$106
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Ocean Beach Wainui
A living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A two-story house with a balcony and a garage.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a TV.
A poolside area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a palm tree in the background.

18. Cedar House

Cedar House
Whataupoko, 6.2 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Andrea
$132
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Cedar House
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

19. Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
mieke
$96
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Whispering Sands Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.
A modern kitchen with a gold faucet, a built-in sink, and wooden cabinets.
A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a variety of cheeses and bread.

20. Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
Matawhero, 2.8 km from Makaraka
New Zealand
Angie
$213
$245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Matawhero Wines
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Top landmarks in Makaraka

East Coast Museum of Technology

East Coast Museum of Technology is just one of the attractions in Makaraka, Gisborne so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Gisborne has to offer, head to Gisborne Hospital, Midway Beach, and Tairawhiti Museum.
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A bicycle with baskets, parked on a gravel path next to a building.
A bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, and a small table with a phone and a lamp.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.
A backyard with a wooden fence, a grill, a palm tree, and a gazebo.

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
JOANNE
Alfresco Motor Lodge
A reception area with a blue wall, a reception desk, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a dark coffee table, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a microwave.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a dark blue quilted bedspread and white linens. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the beds, and a window with sheer curtains to the left.
A hotel with a red-tiled roof, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
White Heron Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a window, and an air conditioning unit.
A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table, a bed with a white comforter, a small potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with a double sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gary
Travellers Inn Motel
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with patterned pillows, and a small bedside table.
A reception desk with a calendar, a computer, and a sign indicating a room rate.
A well-lit hotel entrance with a palm tree and flower beds, a clear road, and a 'Palm Court' sign.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a dishwasher.

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Te Hapara

8/10 Very good

United States
Ron
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a view of the outside, and a painting on the wall.
A parking lot with several cars, a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sky.
A motel with a red-tiled roof, a signboard, and a parking area.
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Joanne
Bella Vista Gisborne
A motel with a sign reading "Crock Motor Lodge" and a reception area.
A patio area with a picnic table and a wooden fence.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and a window with a view.
A modern, well-lit room with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed.

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Nebi
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
A modern motel with a two-story structure, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating availability for short-term stays.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, a wicker chair, and a metal chair.
A tennis court with a wooden fence, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal view with a wooden fence, a grassy area, and a distant sailboat on the water.

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Gayla
Waikanae Beach Motel
A row of modern two-story buildings with a driveway and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with blinds.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with a bar counter.
A modern living room with a glass table, black leather chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Alicia
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a mountain in the background.
A motel sign with a palm tree logo, a "NO VACANCY" sign, and a building with a mountain backdrop.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a large window with a view of hills, and a small seating area.
A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Tamarau

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Benita
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
A modern building with a pool and outdoor seating area.
A spacious living area with green sofas, a dining table, and potted plants. Large windows offer views of the outdoors.
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and a dock with boats.
A view from a window with metal bars, overlooking a grassy area with a pool, a dock with boats, and a large ship in the distance.

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Bridget
Portside Hotel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a gold faucet, and a large mirror.
A modern kitchen with a gold faucet, a built-in sink, and wooden cabinets.
A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, and a variety of cheeses and bread.

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
Matawhero

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Wayne
Matawhero Wines
A marina with boats docked, a building with lights, and palm trees in the background.
A two-story hotel with a 'SENATOR' sign, large windows, and outdoor seating visible.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a glass shelf above it. There's a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV on a stand. The room has a large window with a view of a marina.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of a marina through a glass door.

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
Gisborne Central

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Natalie
Senator Motor Inn
A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a view of the sea.
A beach path leading to the shore with purple flowers in the foreground and a clear blue sky.
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall and the sign "WHISPERING SANDS".
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack.

Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Randy A
Whispering Sands Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a sliding glass door to the outside, and a small cabinet.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with two wicker chairs.
A motel with a covered outdoor seating area, a lawn, and a white fence.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Colonial on Gladstone

Colonial on Gladstone
Te Hapara

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Colonial on Gladstone
A wooden outdoor table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a fruit platter.
Front of property
A hotel reception with a clear archway, a sign above the entrance, and two large potted plants with red and white flowers.
A room with a bed, a table with a laptop, a cup, and a chair.

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
Wainui

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Ocean Beach Wainui
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling structure and clear glass panels.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern living room with a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.
A beach with clear blue skies, sandy shore, and tall trees.

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Awapuni

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Vince
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
A person relaxing in a wooden hot tub with a sunset view.
A playground with a yellow slide, a climbing structure, and a green-roofed playhouse.
Three dome-shaped tents with internal lighting, set in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A tent with a view of the sea, wooden furniture, and a table.

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping

Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping
Makorori

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Suzanne
Tatapouri Retreat - Glamping