Title: Visit Makarau: Best of Makarau Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Makarau](https://expedia.ca/Makarau-Hotels.d6342350.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Makarau](https://expedia.ca/Makarau-Vacation-Rentals.d6342350.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Makarau Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Makarau.d6342350.Car-Rental-Guide)[Makarau Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Makarau.d6342350.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Makarau ## Travel Guide ## Visit Makarau Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Makarau ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Araparera You might want to check out the wineries and waterfront while spending time exploring Araparera. [](https://expedia.ca/Araparera.dx553248635926198389) - Makarau Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Makarau ![Maxim Hotel Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109870000/109867500/109867489/9c67675b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maxim Hotel Auckland 11 Davies Drive, Auckland, Auckland CA $111 CA $127 total Oct 26 - Oct 27 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions North Harbour Stadium and Westfield Albany ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (227 reviews) "Clean and tidy" Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F10%2F2025&endDate=27%2F10%2F2025&selected=109867489&PinnedHotelID=109867489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342350) ![Marsden Suites Albany](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29320000/29319300/29319219/1fc8acda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marsden Suites Albany 40 Rosedale Road, Auckland CA $93 CA $107 total Oct 18 - Oct 19 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and conference space. Popular attractions AUT Millennium and Westfield Albany ... 9/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews) "." Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F10%2F2025&endDate=19%2F10%2F2025&selected=29319219&PinnedHotelID=29319219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342350) ![Aristotles North Shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/571400/571334/094add0a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aristotles North Shore 20c Link Drive, Wairau Park, North Shore, Auckland CA $119 CA $136 total Oct 27 - Oct 28 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (480 reviews) "Management and Staff are great" Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F10%2F2025&endDate=28%2F10%2F2025&selected=571334&PinnedHotelID=571334&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6342350) [See all 595 properties in Makarau](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=14%2F10%2F2025&endDate=15%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6342350) 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. ![Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10150000/10144800/10144779/08d0bc33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa 9-13 Tamariki Avenue, Orewa, NZ Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Orewa. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (296 reviews) "Excellent stay, very peaceful and quiet" Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Ramada-Suites-Nautilus-Orewa.h10144779.Hotel-Information) ![Orewa Beachcomber ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112190000/112184300/112184203/a938514b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Orewa Beachcomber 246 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa, Auckland Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Orewa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Orewa Beach and Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews) "Near the beach" Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Orewa-Beachcomber.h112184203.Hotel-Information) ![Sunrise Garden Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70330000/70321300/70321243/18613d15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunrise Garden Suites 10 Perekia St, Auckland, Auckland Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions North Harbour Stadium and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (189 reviews) "Lovely and modern" Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Hotels-Sunrise-Garden-Apartments-Albany.h70321243.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Makarau](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6342350&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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