Hotels in Wellington

An enviable central location just across the street from the Beehive (part of the Parliament Buildings) means the Bolton is popular with business visitors. We'd guess they also appreciate the amenities in these roomy, apartment like suites which even include washer/dryers. Not that…

Well-located, well-run and well-liked: these stylish apartments win the trifecta from our point of view. They're particularly good for those planning longer stays as each has a fully-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. And those amenities don't have to be squeezed in: all of the…

Count yourself lucky if your able to book a stay at this very exclusive (translation: just one room!) B&B run by married couple Neil Harrap and Sally Guiness. Both are enthusiastic hosts who welcome guests into their grand 1892 home and treat them like favorite cousins. The…

It's the little things that make stays at the Intercontinental so luxurious, like having a pillow menu and the coffee that accompanies your wake up call. And the big things too, like the super-comfortable beds, the stellar service, and those can't-be-beat harbor views. Noting that…

One of the oldest hotels in town, the James Cook is a bit of a mixed bag. We like its liveliness, the prime location, and the great value that this hotel offers. The staff, too, couldn't be better: efficient, friendly and truly service–oriented. These are likely the reasons It has…

Fun fact: the Museum Art Hotel is one of the largest building ever to be moved from one site to another. It originally stood where the Te Papa Museum does today. When it was moved to make room for that institution, all of the furnishings were left inside the building (except for the…

Just a few doors away from the James Cook hotel (also reviewed on this site), the Novotel shares the same convenient closeness to downtown shopping and attractions. It’s an excellent, moderately priced option where new, spic-and-span rooms, with contemporary furnishings, are…

This boutique hotel has a lot going for it. We love its primo location, its striking individuality, and its total commitment to sustainability. It also happens to be incredibly stylish and is furnished throughout with mid-20th-century modern furniture and German ceramics. All rooms…

The spacious, tidy, reasonably priced motel-style units here back onto a short street that runs off Cuba Street, the busy shopping and restaurant area. All of the units, which are divided among regular rooms, and one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, contain microwaves and…

This is the best backpacker facility in town with a location that couldn't be more centrally located (it's near the waterfront and Courtenay Place). It's always abuzz as people of all ages settle into contemporary, clean, colorful rooms (bunk-style or private). There's a nice little,…