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Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Motel Oasis, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Tamarau, 9.1 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (485)
"The rooms were spotless and the staff were amazing! I really enjoyed my stay. "
Australia
Wendy Ellen
The price is ₩157,275
₩180,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
Front of property - evening/night
Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel

Waikanae Beach Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (355)
"Great location, clean and tidy. Friendly staff."
Australia
Louise
The price is ₩161,726
₩185,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Waikanae Beach Motel
Outdoor pool
Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel

Portside Hotel
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (422)
"Great place to stay in Gisborne "
Australia
Mark
The price is ₩157,369
₩180,974 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Portside Hotel
Executive Suite, River View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel

Emerald Hotel
4.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 6 km from Makaraka
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (788)
"Nice spot, handy to everything "
Australia
nicholas
The price is ₩132,697
₩152,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Emerald Hotel
Garden
Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge

Teal Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.5 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (118)
"Great place to stay on my trip to Gisborne and would stay again."
Australia
mattt
The price is ₩159,501
₩183,426 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Teal Motor Lodge
Compact Queen Studio | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne

Bella Vista Gisborne
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.3 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (209)
"Clean and quiet"
Australia
Murray
The price is ₩136,327
₩156,776 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Bella Vista Gisborne
Pool
Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn

Senator Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (152)
"Great stay, well maintained and clean"
Australia
David
The price is ₩178,929
₩205,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Senator Motor Inn
Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | In-room dining
Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.4 km from Makaraka
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (555)
"Was very quiet friendly staff everything aswesome enjoyed our stay"
Australia
Jeanette
The price is ₩130,397
₩149,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines
3.0 star property
Matawhero, 2.8 km from Makaraka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Absolutely delightful!"
United States
Mary
The price is ₩366,746
₩421,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Matawhero Wines
Studio | Laptop workspace, free WiFi
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
2.0 star property
Awapuni, 4.9 km from Makaraka
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
"heat pump didnt heat, unit was freezing, there was no extra heating available, the water in shower went hot and cold."
Australia
Raymond
The price is ₩188,042
₩216,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Ahikaa Gisborne Motel
Property grounds
Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Alfresco Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Te Hapara, 2.9 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (330)
"Nice place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is ₩136,029
₩156,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Alfresco Motor Lodge
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.3 km from Makaraka
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (218)
"Awesome place, friendly staff, very comfortable accomodation, highly recommended."
Australia
William
The price is ₩217,086
₩249,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Reception
White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge

White Heron Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Hapara, 4.5 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (345)
"Good place to stay"
Australia
Wayne
The price is ₩155,591
₩178,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
White Heron Motor Lodge
Exterior
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
4.0 star property
Gisborne Central, 6.1 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (544)
"Parking was excellent, overall a very pleasant stay. Great location. "
Australia
Fraser
The price is ₩140,773
₩161,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne
1 Bedroom Suite | Mountain view
Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui

Ocean Beach Wainui
4.0 star property
Wainui, 10.3 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (164)
"A wonderful place to stay!"
Australia
Rachael
The price is ₩160,243
₩184,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Ocean Beach Wainui
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel

Travellers Inn Motel
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.2 km from Makaraka
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (63)
"The staff were great, room was small but clean and pleasant "
Australia
julie
The price is ₩122,408
₩140,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Travellers Inn Motel
Flat-screen TV
208 Lake Road

208 Lake Road

208 Lake Road
2.5 star property
8.5 km from Makaraka
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Fantastic stay, very unique property with great facilities in the main unit and quirky pod for sleeping!"
Australia
Justin
The price is ₩210,048
₩313,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
208 Lake Road
Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Studio) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Te Hapara, 3.4 km from Makaraka
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102)
"Staff were super friendly and room was clean"
Australia
Marc
The price is ₩140,775
₩161,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge
Deluxe Villa | Terrace/patio
Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel

Tudor Park Motel
3.5 star property
Lytton West, 3.6 km from Makaraka
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (215)
"Simply a really nice place to stay with easy access."
Australia
Akanihi
The price is ₩122,183
₩140,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Tudor Park Motel
Exterior
Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

Whispering Sands Motel
3.0 star property
Awapuni, 5.1 km from Makaraka
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Amazing location and host."
Australia
Terry
The price is ₩220,050
₩253,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Whispering Sands Motel
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Top Makaraka Hotel Reviews

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero Wines

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice day! Beautiful room and vineyards! The room was very clean and neat and really appreciated the Aircon. The staff were very accommodating and helped us set up a wine tasting in our room with a cheese platter."
Katelyn 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Matawhero Wines

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Makaraka?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Gisborne's Makaraka neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to East Coast Museum of Technology as part of your Makaraka travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Makaraka, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Makaraka.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Makaraka?
For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Makaraka, head over to our customer service page.
What can I see and do in this Gisborne neighborhood?
East Coast Museum of Technology is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Makaraka. While you're out sightseeing, Bushmere Estate and Eastland Kart Club are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gisborne.