Makara Travel Guide

Wellington

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Top hotels in Makara

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,375 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,375
฿2,731 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
"Always a good stay at James Cook. Easy access from the motorway and down to Lampton Quay!!"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

4 out of 5
100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington
The price is ฿3,068 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,068
฿3,528 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and tidy, staff were very helpful. Great view of the harbour"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is ฿3,668 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,668
฿4,219 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Good value for money and helpful, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is ฿2,501 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,501
฿2,877 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,334 reviews)
"Good and handy to downtown and the waterfront"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,472 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,472
฿3,993 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"great as usual"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,885 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,885
฿2,167 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The Ibis was very central, easy to get around and very close to alot of attractions. Servered our needs perfectly."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

ibis Wellington
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Other neighbourhoods around Makara

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Karori

While Karori isn't home to many top sights, Zealandia and Botanic Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Karori
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Wilton

If you're spending some time in Wilton, Otari - Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden and Otari-Wilton’s Bush are top sights worth seeing.

Wilton
Carter Observatory showing modern architecture, an observatory and interior views

Kelburn

While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

Kelburn
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Brooklyn

4/5(1 area review)

Though Brooklyn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Basin Reserve and Central Park.

Brooklyn
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
St Paul\'s Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Thorndon

If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and St Paul's Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon

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