20 Best Places for Staycation in Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor - Photo from www.grandchancellorhotels.com

When you have a plan to go to New Zealand for a staycation, make sure to visit one of many famous cities in the country which is Wellington.

Views of the Thorndon Hills, Rooms with views of the Harbor, and City views will pamper your staycation in Wellington.

Discover some top attractions in the city while staying at Wellington such as the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington Cable Car, and more.

Tripboba gathered the 20 best places for a staycation in Wellington with all the amenities that they have.

Make sure you have to visit one of these places to make your staycation more comfortable and fun.

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1. RYDGES WELLINGTON AIRPORT

Rydges Wellington Airport is located 5 kilometers away from Wellington Zoo, 7 kilometers from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in the city center, and sits above the international terminal of Wellington Airport.

This hotel has seven room types available like a deluxe king, superior south king, superior south twin, superior north king, superior north twin, standard twin, and standard king. Then, Rydges Wellington Airport also offers all the guests several room facilities such as comfy beds, clock radio, 42-inch flat-screen TV, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, free Wi-Fi, fully controllable air conditioning, high chair and cots available, SKY TV, coffee and tea making facilities, mini-bar, and 24-hour reception.

Rydges Wellington Airport

Laid-back hotel offers polished rooms featuring soundproof windows.

Amenities consist of a refined restaurant and a 24-hour gym.

Address : 28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

2. RYDGES WELLINGTON

Rydges Wellington is centrally located in downtown Wellington, only a 3-minute walk from Wellington train station, 4 minutes on foot from Lambton Quay, and a kilometer away to reach sports events at Westpac Stadium.

This hotel has ten room types with room facilities following such as the balcony, coffee plunger, iPod docking station, toaster, kitchenettes with microwave, workspace, air-conditioning, bathtub, laptop safe, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, mini-bar, mini-fridge, voice mail, 24-hour room services, and free Wi-Fi internet access.

Rydges Wellington

This upscale hotel is a 3-minute walk from Wellington train station.

Featuring city or harbour views, the relaxed rooms provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, iPod docks and safes.

Address : 75 Featherston Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

3. SOFITEL WELLINGTON

Located in the central city, Sofitel Wellington is 6 minutes walk from Wellington Botanic Garden, 2 kilometers away from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, a 5-minute walk to The Beehive Parliament building, and 15-minutes from the city's tranquil Botanic Garden.

To enhance your staycation here, Sofitel Wellington offers some wonderful amenities and services including, online check-in available, Wi-Fi/internet access, parking, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, 100% non-smoking hotel, air-conditioned, 24-hour reception, early check-in, late check-out, ironing, dry cleaning, currency exchange, porter, and concierge.

Sofitel Wellington

This trendy, upscale hotel is 6 minutes' walk from Wellington Botanic Garden and 2 km from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Address : 11 Bolton Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

4. QT WELLINGTON

To find QT Wellington, it's across the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and 6 kilometers away from Wellington International Airport.

QT Wellington has eight luxury room types available such as executive studio, executive harbor view studio, accessible studio, executive twin studio, executive one-bedroom apartment, executive Harbourview one-bedroom, executive two-bedroom apartment, and Wellington suite.

Besides the room types, QT Wellington also gives you several fantastic amenities that all guests can enjoy while staying here such as lobby lounge, conference and events venues, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, non-smoking rooms, 24-hour reception, 24-hour room service, wheelchair access, valet parking (fees apply), in-house fitness center, indoor heated swimming pool, spa, and sauna.

QT Wellington

Opposite the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, this quirky boutique hotel is 6

1 km from Wellington International Airport

Address : 90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

5. BOLTON HOTEL

Bolton Hotel is an 11-minute walk from a ferry terminal, a 16-minute walk from Wellington Botanic Garden, and a 17-minute walk from Space Place at Carter Observatory. All the guests can enjoy the hotel amenities available such as complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, valet parking, fitness center, lap pool, sauna and spa-pool, in-room iPads, curated minibar, and 24-hour front desk.

Bolton Hotel has 3 studio types and 5 suites types that you can book while staying here with a few fantastic in-room facilities like a comfy bed to sleep, ensuite with shower, seating area, work desk, views of the Thorndon Hills and city, full kitchen, living room, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, phone, luxury bathrobe and slippers, tea and coffee making facilities, and many more.

Bolton Hotel

Wellington's finest independent hotel.

With an excellent central location for work or leisure in New Zealand’s capital city.

Address : 12 Bolton Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

6. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON WELLINGTON

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington is situated in Wellington's Central Business District, adjacent to Wellington Cable Car, leading to the Botanic Garden and offering panoramic views of the city, a 7-minute walk from Queens Wharf and a kilometer from the landmark pedestrian mall on Cuba Street.

There are some hotel amenities that you can enjoy such as you'll get a welcome cookie when arrived at this hotel, meeting rooms, room service, concierge service, digital key, business center, a fitness center, on-site restaurant for your dining, non-smoking rooms, and pets not allowed so you can't bring your little friend to doing a staycation together.

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

This sophisticated hotel in the Central Business District is a 7-minute walk from Queens Wharf.

Swanky rooms with contemporary decor feature flat-screen TVs, minibars and rainfall showers, plus Wi-Fi access.

Address : 28 Grey Street, Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

7. IBIS WELLINGTON

ibis Wellington is in the heart of the city near the bustle of Lambton Quay and walking distance to Parliament, a 7-minute walk from the Wellington City Libraries, 8 minutes on foot from City Gallery Wellington, a kilometer from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and just 20-minutes from Wellington Airport.

ibis Wellington offers you some posh accommodations like a standard room with a one-queen bed, standard room with two double beds, standard room with one king bed, and ibusiness king room with some incredible amenities including, business center, room service, snack, and beverage machine, breakfast, laundry, early check-in, late check-out, reception open 24-hours a day, 100% non-smoking hotel, Internet access/Wi-Fi, online check-in, parking, and more.

ibis Wellington

This contemporary hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Wellington City Libraries.

Streamlined rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, and sleep up to 4 guests.

Address : 153 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

8. JAMES COOK HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is located just a kilometer away from Wellington Botanic Garden, 3 kilometers away from Zealandia wildlife sanctuary, and nearby to the Cable Car, Parliament, TSB Arena, Te Papa, and Sky Stadium.

There are eight selections of rooms available at this hotel which include accessible rooms, king suite with a harbor view, deluxe junior suite, deluxe room, premium room, executive room, family room, and terrace room.

Besides the rooms, all the guests can also enjoy the hotel's amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi for all in-house Hotel Guests, 24-hour room service, concierge and reception, covered car park available, secure bicycle storage, laundry services (charges apply), shopping services, business and IT, and all rooms have Wi-Fi, Sky TV, in-house movie system, iron and board, full mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities.

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Posh property with an upscale rooms and great facilities.

There's a restaurant/bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and harbour views, plus a cafe/bar.

Address : 147 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

9. COPTHORNE HOTEL WELLINGTON ORIENTAL BAY

Overlooking the stunning Wellington Harbour, Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay is a 6-minute walk from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 3 km from Wellington Botanic Garden, and close to top attractions in the city like Live Theatre in Courtney Place, and many of the city's finest restaurants and bars.

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay has 118 rooms total which divided into 5 luxury room types, superior room, superior Harbourview room, deluxe Harbourview room, junior suite, and apartment with several key amenities following including, Wi-Fi complimentary, meeting and events facilities, concierge, restaurant and bar, offsite gym, on-site parking, dry cleaning and laundry, in-room safe, and bike storage.

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

This charming hotel offers the perfect base to explore the city.

Refined rooms offer balconies, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities.

Address : 100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

10. U BOUTIQUE HOTEL

U Boutique Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the shops and bars of Cuba Street, an 11-minute walk from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and 2 km from Wellington Railway Station.

This hotel offers European-styled boutique accommodation with 9 room types available including, king studio with balcony and spa, queen studio with private bathroom, family suite, queen studio with shared bathroom, twin studio with shared bathroom, king studio and single with ensuite, self-contained king studio with ensuite, and still more to go.

Then, U Boutique Hotel also offers all the guests who do a staycation here five key amenities available, free high-speed Wi-Fi internet, 32" LCD TV with free-view selection, tea and coffee facilities, laundry facilities, and car parking.

U Boutique Hotel

Offering European-styled boutique accommodation over 2 funky buildings on Frederick Street.

Amenities include a casual cafe and guest laundry facilities.

Address : 25 Frederick Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

11. TRAVELODGE HOTEL WELLINGTON

Travelodge Hotel Wellington is a 4-minute walk from the Wellington Cable Car, a 6-minute walk from City Gallery Wellington, an 8-minute walk from Wellington Waterfront, and just a short stroll to funky cafes, incredible shopping, and the beautiful Wellington harbor.

Travelodge Hotel Wellington offers 132 spacious rooms which divided into 4 selections of rooms with different rates, guest rooms king or twin with $199.00 per night, guest rooms king or twin and sofa with $199.00 per night, harbor view rooms king with $224.00 per night, and executive rooms king or twin and sofa with $229.00 per night.

Before you go for a staycation to this hotel, there are some information and hotel amenities that you have to know first. Start check-in at 14.00 and check-out at 11.00, 24-hour reception, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi, restaurant, kitchenette, non-smoking, gym, easy access, bar, room service, conference facilities, and parking on-site with $28 per night.

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

A relaxing hotel located in a modern tower.

It provides a casual restaurant / bar, a gym and parking is available at an additional cost.

It even offers spacious rooms with neatly arranged modern furnishings.

Address : 2-6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

12. NOVOTEL WELLINGTON

Novotel Wellington is a 4.5-star hotel located in the heart of the CBD, a 9-minute walk from the iconic Beehive government building, an 11-minute walk from Queens Wharf ferry terminal and Lambton Harbour, moments walk to the waterfront, and close to some iconic attractions such as Te Papa, Cable Car, and Botanical Gardens.

To enhance your staycation here, Novotel Wellington offers several incredible amenities such as direct access to both business and shopping districts, rooms with views of the harbor and city, dining in the modern Caucus restaurant and bar, modern facilities like connectable LCD TV and iPod/iPad dock, online check-in, Wi-Fi/internet access, parking, 100% non-smoking botel, air-conditioned, multilingual and lovely friendly staffs, air-conditioned, 24-hour reception, dry cleaning, concierge, room service, and business services.

Novotel Wellington

A contemporary hotel with a beautiful exterior and metallic accents in Wellington's Central Business District.

Provides a restaurant, fitness room, bar, and various types of modern rooms.

Modern rooms with bright accents are fitted with modern furnishings and have views of the harbor.

Address : 133 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

13. CITYLIFE WELLINGTON

CityLife Wellington is located right in the heart of the city, a block away from Lambton Harbour waterfront, within walking distance to reach Wellington Cable Car, and a kilometers away from the famous Te Papa Museum.

CityLife Wellington offers you four luxury selections of rooms available, studio rooms, executive one-bedroom suites, executive two-bedroom suites, and directors two-bedrooms suites featuring some incredible room and hotel amenities like kitchen facilities, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, iron, hairdryer, safe, room service, flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, gymnasium, EV charging stations, the living rooms, and airport transfer and carpark.

CityLife Wellington

Upscale hotel comes with plenty of well-designed spaces in the Central Business District.

It has a coffee shop, bar, gym, business center, meeting rooms and laundry facilities.

It also offers various room types with modern and bright designs.

Address : 300 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

14. ATURA WELLINGTON

Nestled next to the city’s buzzing business and government precinct, Atura Wellington a 10-minute walk from Wellington Railway Station, 13 minutes on foot from shops at Lambton Square and Eatery, and 2 kilometers away from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

This 3.5-star hotel some comfy rooms for all the guests such as classic queen room, classic twin room, classic king room, classic accessible room, classic family room, superior queen room, superior twin room, superior king room, and superior suites with the room features following like complimentary Wi-Fi, iron/ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, direct-dial phones, flat-screen TV, workspace, hairdryer, and heating.

Atura Wellington

Modern hotel is in commercial areas come with bright and simple designed rooms.

There is a lovely restaurant / bar, meeting and event space on offer.

Address : 24 Hawkestone Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

15. OHTEL WELLINGTON

Ohtel Wellington is a 2-minute walk from Lambton Harbour, 2 kilometers away from the Wellington Cable Car, 3 kilometers to reach the Wellington Botanic Garden, and close to major attractions such as Te Papa Museum, Oriental Bay Beach, and Courtenay Place.

Ohtel Wellington has 5-star accommodation and all 5-star rooms are spacious and uniquely designed, featuring mid-century artwork and furnishings. There are studio room, deluxe room, superior room, and suite with room features such as one king bed, smart television, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and rooms, some feature a small balcony, and you can do a staycation together with your doggo here because this hotel is doggie friendly.

Ohtel Wellington

A modern boutique hotel filled with medieval furniture and artwork.

It offers a bar and valet parking off-site, massage services and beauty treatments, as well as breakfast.

Address : 66 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

16. MERCURE WELLINGTON ABEL TASMAN

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman offers all the guests several upscale amenities which can enhance your staycation here. There is Wi-Fi/internet access, public indoor parking, babysitting on request, dry cleaning/ironing, concierge, reception open 24-hours a day, breakfast, room service, bar, meeting rooms, conventions hotel, and self-service business center.

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman also puts you in a prime location which located between Cuba Street and Victoria University, in the heart of Wellington's business and entertainment districts, a 6-minute walk from the City Gallery Wellington, and a 14-minute walk from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman

Nestled among shops and restaurants, this relaxed hotel offers a great stay experience.

It comes with a restaurant, bar, fireplace, terrace, business center, as well as breakfast.

Address : 169 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

17. THE SHEPHERDS ARMS HOTEL

The Shepherds Arms Hotel has situated only a 10-minute walk from Wellington Botanic Garden and 2 kilometers away to reach City Gallery Wellington.

You stay will more comfortable with these luxury and comfy rooms available such as queen rooms, queen deluxe twin beds, queen deluxe room with spa bath, king suite, and a single room with few of fantastic features including TV, guest laundry facility, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator, free washing powder, washing machine, in-room heater, alarm clock, radio, bath, hairdryer, shower over bath, telephone, private bathroom, ensuite, free Wi-Fi, room service, ice machine, non-smoking floors, interconnecting rooms, and more to go.

The Shepherds Arms Hotel

A fine hotel on the outskirts of historic Thorndon.

It offers an informal restaurant and bar, as well as nice and comfortable rooms.

Being close to anything, makes it a highlight in itself.

Address : 285 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

18. WILLIS WELLINGTON HOTEL

Located centrally in the lively Cuba Quarter, Willis Wellington Hotel is in the heart of Wellington's cool cafe, 2 km from both the Space Place at Carter Observatory and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 3 km from Wellington Botanic Garden, and a short walk from the CBD.

Willis Wellington Hotel offers you five selections of rooms available such as standard triple room, standard king room, standard twin room, standard queen room, and a single room with some upscale amenities following like complimentary Wi-Fi, iron/ironing board, LCD TV with SKY TV, limited car parking (charges apply), in-room refrigerator, telephones, free unlimited Wi-Fi access, alarm clock/radio, guest amenities, complimentary tea and coffee, 24-hour reception, in-house laundry service, and daily housekeeping service.

Willis Wellington Hotel

This functional hotel is reasonably close to many attractions.

It has a business center, meeting and event rooms, breakfast, as well as rooms and sitting areas.

It also offers a convenient parking area as well as excellent service.

Address : 355 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

19. MERCURE WELLINGTON CENTRAL CITY - HOTEL & APARTMENTS

Mercure Wellington Central City - Hotel & Apartments is located in the heart of the city, a kilometer from history exhibits at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 4 kilometers to reach Wellington Botanic Garden from the hotel's door, just 20-minutes from Wellington Airport, and minutes away from wellingtons famous Courtenay Place renowned for good café, bars and theatre.

For the hotel information and amenities, you can start check-in at 14.00 and check-out at 10.00, internet access (Wi-Fi), public indoor parking nearby, 100% non-smoking hotel, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, early check-in/late check-out, ironing, breakfast, room service, fitness center nearby, and self-service business center.

Mercure Wellington Central City - Hotel & Apartments

A casual hotel comes with nicely designed rooms overlooking Lambton Harbor.

There is a business center, breakfast, comfortable and spacious rooms.

It even offers many cozy sitting areas to enjoy harbor views.

Address : 130 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6142, New Zealand

20. WEST PLAZA HOTEL

With an ideal location in the Wellington CBD, West Plaza Hotel has easy access to reach many top attractions in the city. It's a 3-minute walk from a bus stop, 9 minutes walk from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and 5 km from Wellington Zoo.

West Plaza Hotel has over 100 spacious rooms which divided into four room types including, website web deal, standard twin room, triple room (three single beds), and suite with some upscale features following like 24-hour reception, guest laundry available, daily room service, accessible rooms available, wheelchair access to all public areas, dry-cleaning service, on-site parking (NZ $25 per night), Sky TV, unlimited free Wi-Fi, porters, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, tea/coffee making facilities, desk, heating, and many more.

West Plaza Hotel

The modern hotel comes with many conveniently designed areas a 3-minute walk from the bus stop.

It has an elegant restaurant and bar, breakfast, as well as various types of stylish rooms.

All rooms are tastefully designed and comfortable come with good sized beds with great views.

Address : 110 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6142, New Zealand