Makauri Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Makauri
Stay near popular Makauri attractions
Our pick of the best Makauri Hotel Deals
Emerald Hotel
13 Gladstone Road,Gisborne 4040 Gisborne
The price is AU$136 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$136
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (872 reviews)
"The room had a smell, “fake cleaning” but the chemical couldn’t hide the stink. The photos on the website didn’t match the actual hotel, get the photos changed"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Portside Hotel
2 Reads Quay Gisborne
The price is AU$180 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$180
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
"Ok"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
Motel Oasis, Gisborne
5 Sponge Bay Road Gisborne
The price is AU$112 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$112
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
"Value for money, easy to find, park and get about, staff on checking were fun and helpful, motel was clean, warm and comfortable, sadly weather was not as good so no swim time."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
Captain Cook Motor Lodge
31 Awapuni Rd, Waikanae Beach Gisborne
The price is AU$123 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$123
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (614 reviews)
"We booked out a day early due to the continuous noise from the logging trucks running past our door 24/7 ! We had very little sleep. I should’ve read the reviews prior to booking ."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Waikanae Beach Motel
19 Salisbury Road Gisborne
The price is AU$137 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$137
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Waikanae Beach and Sunshine Brewing Company are ...
White Heron Motor Lodge
474 Gladstone Road Gisborne
The price is AU$160 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$160
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Gisborne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (388 reviews)
"Perfect spot for the night. Great room clean. Best I've stayed in gisborne. Come monthly for work so will be back."
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Makauri
Find the best Makauri areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wainui
Wainui is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Wainui Beach and Okitu Beach while in the area.
Photo by Hallie Smyth
Open Photo by Hallie Smyth
Gisborne Central
If you're spending some time in Gisborne Central, Toihoukura School of Contemporary Art and Gisborne Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson
Kaiti
While visiting Kaiti, you might make a stop by sights like Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Kaiti Hill.
Photo by Natalie Robinson
Open Photo by Natalie Robinson
Awapuni
If you're spending some time in Awapuni, Midway Beach and Kiwa Pools Gisborne are top sights worth seeing.
Outer Kaiti
Outer Kaiti might not have many top sights, but Te Poho-o-Rawiri Meeting House and Tairawhiti Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
