Makara Travel Guide
Wellington
Top hotels in Makara

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Amazing reception staff, who let us check in early, very friendly and helpful. The room was also clean, spacious and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
We often stay here when we are travelling. The hotel is comfortable and clean. We don’t have breakfast as we are usually on an early morning flight but have dinner which has been good. The staff are always helpful.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington
Lovely
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Bolton Hotel
Excellent service, spotless, great location. 5 minutes walk to Parliament building . Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was quiet. Bed very comfortable. Easy access to Lambton Quay through a parking lot to an elevator. Very good Chinese restaurant, Jasmine, after you exit the elevator. The toilet in our room took a couple of flushes to clear the bowl. The AC never seemed to blow much air and made a clicking sound. ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location and surprisingly quiet considering there was a lot on in Wellington that weekend. Room was spacious and well appointed.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Makara

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

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

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

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.

Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and Khandallah Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.
Makara Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Wellington neighborhoods
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- Karori Golf Club
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Courtenay Place
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- TSB Bank Arena
- The Weta Cave
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Hospital
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- Waitangi Park
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- The Opera House
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Newtown Park
- Eastbourne Beach




