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Unit 12: Access wheelchair unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Unit 12: Access wheelchair unit | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Travellers Inn Motel

Te Hapara, 2.7 mi from Makauri

£65

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Matawhero Wines

Matawhero, 3.6 mi from Makauri

£215

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Teal Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 3.5 mi from Makauri

£93

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Colonial on Gladstone

Te Hapara, 2.8 mi from Makauri

£72

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

One Bedroom | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster

Standard Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 2.6 mi from Makauri

£70

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Studio) | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 2.9 mi from Makauri

£83

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

Traditional Apartment, Garden View | Living area

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Awapuni, 4.2 mi from Makauri

£108

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

Superior Studio | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Compact Queen Studio | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Bella Vista Gisborne

Te Hapara, 3.4 mi from Makauri

£77

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Deluxe Studio | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Tudor Park Motel

Lytton West, 2.1 mi from Makauri

£72

includes taxes & fees

12 Dec - 13 Dec

Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, high chair, dining tables

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, high chair, dining tables

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Self-Contained) | Terrace/patio

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Awapuni, 4.3 mi from Makauri

£114

includes taxes & fees

13 Dec - 14 Dec

One Bedroom Family Garden | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

2 Bedroom Garden | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Waikanae Beach Motel

Awapuni, 4.3 mi from Makauri

£67

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Microwave, stovetop, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Superior Apartment, Balcony, Sea View | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Whispering Sands Motel

Awapuni, 4.3 mi from Makauri

£109

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Cabin | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, dishwasher, electric kettle

Cabin | 2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

208 Lake Road

5 mi from Makauri

£159

includes taxes & fees

16 Dec - 17 Dec

1 Bedroom Unit (Sleeps 4) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette (2 Bedoom Apartment) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

White Heron Motor Lodge

Te Hapara, 3.5 mi from Makauri

£86

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

Senator Motor Inn

Gisborne Central, 4.6 mi from Makauri

£105

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Gisborne Central, 4.7 mi from Makauri

£78

includes taxes & fees

4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Harbour View 2 Bedroom Suite | Terrace/patio

Portside Hotel

Gisborne Central, 4.7 mi from Makauri

£89

includes taxes & fees

17 Dec - 18 Dec

Executive Suite, River View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Emerald Hotel

Gisborne Central, 4.5 mi from Makauri

£75

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Tamarau, 6.6 mi from Makauri

£120

includes taxes & fees

18 Dec - 19 Dec

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | LCD TV

Superior Twin Room | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Awapuni, 4.4 mi from Makauri

£74

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

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Our prices for hotels in Gisborne are cheapest in February

Top landmarks in Makauri

The Milton Vineyard

Travellers to Gisborne might want a tour of The Milton Vineyard in Makauri. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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Colonial on Gladstone

8/10 Good

"Very nice owner? at reception. Unit was very clean and smelt fresh. Needed a few refinements ie a hook on the bathroom door to hang clothes. For the price and it was very good Wil stay there again Thank you"

Waikanae Beach Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice staff, beach towels"

Emerald Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, spacious clean room, central."

Portside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were wonderful - very helpful. The room had so many extras, we would stay again"

Travellers Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay. Park right at your entry in extra wide spaces. Stayed in room #3, 3 nights in mid-November 2025. Negatives: Cost was a bit higher & No USB ports. Positives: Easy check-in. Front desk service was above normal. Room was quiet, clean, & comfortable. Water was instant hot. Nice full kitchen with: microwave, refrigerator, 2 place stovetop, kettle, toaster, full set of chefs knives, glasses, plates, silverware, & more. Abundantly provided Coffee & Teas (Ceylon & English breakfast). Silverware/ceramics were clean. Wi-fi worked well. TV worked well with 50+ channels. Hand-held shower head option, Laundry on-site (which I needed to do one carry-on bag - includes free detergent: $6 to wash & $4 to dry with time remaining. Check-out was easy, just leave the key in the room. Final thoughts: I really liked this place, right up there with the best."

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"There was ample room, comfy bed and all the kitchen area you needed. Bathroom was big and shower had good pressure!"

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

10/10 Excellent

"All good for our holiday!"

White Heron Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Room very modern and spotless clean. Free Laundry a real bonus to us."

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Room was spotless , great motor lodege. Will stay again."

Frequently asked questions

Is Makauri expensive to stay in?

You can find great hotels from £65 in Makauri to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".

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Can I receive a refund if I cancel my Makauri hotel booking?

The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel your booking. Some Makauri hotels require you to cancel more than 24 hours before check-in, so look at your booking beforehand. For extra peace of mind before you book, filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property".

Is it worth staying in Makauri?

Basing yourself in Makauri makes it easy to explore Gisborne, including the areas of Te Hapara and Kaiti.

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What's Makauri like?

If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider Makauri. Take time to see the sights such as The Milton Vineyard while you're here. Eastwoodhill Arboretum and Midway Beach are a couple of places to see nearby.

How to get to Makauri

Flying to:

Gisborne (GIS), 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Makauri

Things to see and do in and around Makauri

Things to see near Makauri:

Midway Beach (4 mi/6.5 km away)
Gisborne Harbour (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
Gisborne Botanic Gardens (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
Te Tauihu Turanga Whakamana (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
Longbush Reserve (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)

Things to do near Makauri:

The Milton Vineyard (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
Eastwoodhill Arboretum (3.8 mi/6 km away)
Tairawhiti Museum (4.3 mi/7 km away)
Gisborne Wine Centre (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
Bushmere Estate (2.8 mi/4.4 km away)

When is the best time to visit Gisborne?

Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 18°C)
Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 11°C)
Rainiest months: June, July, September, August (average 108 mm of rainfall)

Hotels in Makauri

Free cancellation options if plans change

Unlock travel rewards with One Key

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Check prices for these dates

Where to stay in Makauri?

Travellers Inn Motel

Matawhero Wines

Teal Motor Lodge

Colonial on Gladstone

Alfresco Motor Lodge

Bk's Palm Court Motor Lodge

Ahikaa Gisborne Motel

Bella Vista Gisborne

Tudor Park Motel

Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waikanae Beach Motel

Whispering Sands Motel

208 Lake Road

White Heron Motor Lodge

Senator Motor Inn

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

Portside Hotel

Emerald Hotel

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Price trends for hotels in Gisborne

Typical weather for Gisborne

Top landmarks in Makauri

The Milton Vineyard

Check out reviews of Makauri hotels guests love

Colonial on Gladstone

Waikanae Beach Motel

Emerald Hotel

Portside Hotel

Travellers Inn Motel

Motel Oasis, Gisborne

Pacific Harbour Motor Inn, Gisborne

White Heron Motor Lodge

Captain Cook Motor Lodge

Frequently asked questions

What's Makauri like?

How to get to Makauri

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Things to see and do in and around Makauri

Things to see near Makauri:

Things to do near Makauri:

When is the best time to visit Gisborne?

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