Best Hotels in Wellington

At U Residence Hotel Wellington is located in downtown Wellington, a 3-minute walk from Te Papa Museum. It offers a fitness center and free Wi-Fi access. The modern apartments come with a balcony. All apartments feature air conditioning, laundry facilities and an private bathroom. Each has a kitchen or a kitchenette with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. The living area comes with Smart Tv with Netflix , a DVD player and an iPod dock. U Residence Hotel Wellington is 2297 feet from Cuba Street and 0.8 mi from Oriental Bay Beach. It is 4.3 mi from Wellington International Airport. Parking is available on request only, for an additional charge.

- "Would always go back" - "The perfect location and balcony view for all my future stays in Welly!" - "Staff helpful and room clean." - "Great location and apartment. Perfect for our family of 6." - "Great location. Very convenient accommodation. Easy and profesional service and comunication." - "Room as expected. SO many emails from the residence! That's the only critique- would stay again." - "Great location." - "U Resident 2night stay."

Surrounded by lush botanic gardens, Sofitel blends French 'art de viver' with New Zealand's capital beauty. The 5-star hotel is central to Parliament's precinct, premium shopping and Sky Stadium. Guest sanctuaries of luxury rooms and suites feature Sofitel MyBed and modern bathrooms with refined French amenities. Indulge in Club Sofitel enjoying the rituals of breakfast, all day refreshments, Le Goûter afternoon tea and Apero Chic canapés. Socialize in luxury at La Serre Bar and renowned restaurant Jardin Grill, serving lively food and beverage with an open kitchen show casing Chefs artistry of a Manuka and apple wood fired Grill. Indulgent wellness begins at So Fit gym, a haven of modern treadmills, weight and resistance machines. Include indoor fitness with invigorating walks through Wellington’s iconic landmarks The Beehive, Te Papa Museum, Wellington Botanical Gardens, Cable Car, Zealandia Sanctuary, and Cuba Street. Boasting state-of-the-art intelligent technology and with all meeting spaces conveniently located on the first floor, your function is guaranteed to elegantly unfold into a truly memorable experience surpassing all expectations. As you enter the resplendent lobby, an inviting staircase leads you upstairs to the extravagant pre–conference area boasting three refined event spaces.

- "Amazing. Will recommend to everyone." - "Amazing!" - "Comfortable and convenient location" - "Cosy location in heart of Wellington" - "Absolutely 5 Star" - "Beautiful hotel with great staff and an amazing breakfast" - "Amazing." - "Top class hotel. Excellent value for money." - "Great location and friendly helpful staff." - "Great Value, amazing stay." - "Always nice" - "Lovely short stay" - "Exceptional staff and very comfortable"

Bolton Hotel is an elegant, boutique, 5-star hotel offering free WiFi on multiple devices and in-room iPad minis. Secure valet parking is available. Located in the Wellington central business district, the hotel is only minutes from Lambton Quay and Wellington Railway Station. Guests can work out in the fitness center and then relax in the spa pool. Self-check-in or check-out can be done using the iPads in the lobby/reception. Bolton Hotel Wellington offers a choice of spacious studios and suites. Most rooms feature views of the Bolton Memorial Park Park or downtown Wellington. Every suite has a separate dining and living area, laundry facilities and a fully equipped kitchen. The in-house restaurant, Artisan, serves modern New Zealand cuisine and private dining is available. There is also a lobby café serving locally roasted coffee and home made light meals and treats. Cook Strait is a 30-minute drive from Bolton Hotel. For rock-climbing and abseiling, Hutt Valley is also 30 minutes' drive away. The vineyards of Wairarapa Valley are 1 hour's drive away.

- "Great stay" - "Excellent stay for our visit to hear a maiden speech at Parliament" - "Good except for the food." - "Nono was wonderful and helped us with restaurants, sightseeing and more importantly taxi to the ferry!!" - "Comfortable Hotel with good amenities" - "Love The Bolton always a great consistent high quality experience." - "Lovely spot as quiet and good value for money." - "Lovely warm, clean, comfortable room in easy to access central location."

QT Wellington offers a fusion of luxurious art, technology and indulgence. It features an eclectic collection of New Zealand art and features a fitness center. Each of the rooms at QT Wellington include abstract lines and playful patterns. Surrounded by urban hills, the rooms include satellite TV, a private bathroom with hairdryer and ironing facilities. Some rooms feature harbor views. Hippopotamus Restaurant is open daily for breakfast. The Cocktail Bar and Restaruant are open for dinner Thursday to Sunday, and high tea is served Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The lobby Lounge is open for coffee, drinks and all-day dining for guests to enjoy the hotel's art collection. QT Wellington is home to one of New Zealand's largest private art collections, displayed in the lobby and public spaces throughout the hotel. The fourth floor features Gallery 4 Rooms with bespoke works by Wellington and New Zealand artists. Leisure facilities include a spa pool, and a sauna. QT Wellington is a 3-minute walk from Courtenay Place, Waitangi Park and Oriental Parade beach. Free internet access is available in the hotel.

- "Beautiful hotel in a central location with amazing staff." - "Fun, fab hotel. Central location with great views" - "Go to accommodation when we stay in Wellington." - "Great Location easy flat walk" - "Excellent………" - "Relaxing" - "My stay was great." - "Lovely Wellington" - "Great location and best hair dryer" - "Check out and check your bill... Lesson learnt" - "Good hotel, great design, lacks attention to detail"

InterContinental Wellington is located by Wellington’s harbor, just 5 miles away from Wellington International Airport. The hotel presents an array of facilities including a health club, conference floor, three restaurants, exclusive club lounge, and two bars. Guest rooms and suites offer a perfect combination of comfort, style, and functionality, featuring plush furnishings and modern fittings with breath-taking harbor or iconic city skyline views. Each room is equipped with a cable TV and a spacious bathroom featuring luxury amenities and sumptuous bathrobes. Premium Club rooms include exclusive access to the award-winning Club InterContinental Lounge, where guests can enjoy personalized service and complimentary refreshments. InterContinental Wellington features a range of culinary options, from dining inspired by faraway shores at GPO featuring the best in season seafood and locally sourced produce, to innovative casual meals at Two Gray Café, Bar & Eatery, and the sophisticated ambiance of The Lobby Lounge, perfect for enjoying cocktails or hotel’s famous afternoon tea. To unwind, guests can take advantage of the Emerge Health Club with heated pool, spa, sauna and state-of-the-art gym. The hotel's location on the picturesque waterfront provides guests with easy access to Wellington's cultural treasures and natural wonders, with Te Papa museum just a 5 minutes’ walk away. InterContinental Wellington serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the region's picturesque coastline and wineries. Independent reviews have highlighted this particular area of Wellington as a favorite among guests. At InterContinental Wellington, our vision is to redefine luxury in New Zealand’s Capital City. As part of our continued commitment to enhance our property and services, we are embarking on an exciting refresh of our hotel. Construction will take place from 9:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (including public holidays). During this transformative renovation, the availability and location of our Restaurants, Bars, and other guest services may vary from July 2025. Alternative options, including hotel breakfast and Two Gray Café, Eatery & Bar, will remain available during this time. Additionally, our Front Office area will be temporarily relocated. Concierge assistance will remain available at our main entrance to support your arrival and any other requirements. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and understanding during this exciting transformation, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Something truly exceptional awaits. For further details, please contact us at wellington@ihg.com.

- "This is my second stay there and it never disappoints everything is clean and staff very friendly and helps" - "Additional to the great service/room, the valet staff were fantastic and were patient with our requests of needing a" - "Just what we needed" - "Always a fantastic stay!!! Will be back guaranteed." - "Welcoming comfortable stay and always consistent with service and cleanliness" - "We stayed for my partners birthday and he throughly enjoyed his stay. Especially the breakfast"

Ohtel Wellington, located in Oriental Bay, offers guests a 5-star experience from the personalized service and luxurious accommodations. The rooms are individually furnished with mid-century elegance and fuze international class with urban chic. Adjacent to Wellington’s entertainment precinct and seaside promenade, Ohtel Wellington is close to major attractions and many theaters, restaurants and entertainment venues. The boutique hotel offers rooms with Smart TV's, free WiFi, air-con, and marble bathrooms with kiwi made amenities. Mini-bars are stocked with a selection of boutique New Zealand products with complimentary tea and coffee. As well as providing room service and breakfast, Ohtel Pantry offers wine, coffee and small bites focusing on local ingredients. This is our guests' favorite part of Wellington, according to independent reviews.

- "Fantastic Boutique Hotel" - "Marvellous and friendly" - "Enjoy Wellington" - "Everything was excellent" - "Superb stay" - "Incredible hotel, will be staying again!" - "Very enjoyable" - "Stylish well-located small hotel" - "Changing change" - "Excellent choice for Downtown Wellington." - "Great staff and great location"

Located on 3000 acres of land opposite Ocean Beach, Wharekauhau Country Estate features a day spa, a tennis court and an outdoor pool. It offers luxurious accommodations with bay views, included country breakfast and a gourmet 4-course dinner. Each ocean-facing cottage features a double spa bath, a warming fireplace and antique furniture. All cottages have free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Wharekauhau Country Estate Palliser Bay is a 1.5-hour drive from central Wellington, and 2 hours’ drive from Wellington Airport. Hawkes Bay is a 4-hour drive away. You can maintain your workout at the fitness center, or enjoy a relaxing massage. The property also features horse riding, ATV quad biking and archery, as well as a croquet lawn and petanque field. Start your day with breakfast from the continental buffet or the extensive cooked menu. Dinner features modern interpretations of New Zealand classics, including the famous Texel Lamb. You can enjoy a selection of canapés and pre-dinner drinks in the lounge or the sunny courtyard.

- "WOW! What a place." - "The stay was excellent overall" - "A nice stay anyway in a fabulous lodge , with very professionnal staff ."