We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Wellington, New Zealand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Hip. Great breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened April 2021. Situated in Wellington, less than 1 km from Te Papa Museum, The Intrepid Hotel provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 1.4 km from Basin Reserve Cricket Ground, 2.4 km from Beehive Parliament Building and 2.9 km from Parliament Buildings. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from Freyberg Beach. At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at The Intrepid Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a seating area. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near The Intrepid Hotel include National War Memorial, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
The Intrepid Hotel stands out for its unique and quirky design. It has a popular bar on the ground floor called The Puffin, and the rooms are stylish and comfortable. Guests are treated to complimentary snacks, drinks, and fresh croissants delivered to their door each morning.
Nice style. Cool. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Ohtel Wellington, located in Oriental Bay, offers guests a 5-star experience from the personalised service and luxurious accommodation. The rooms are individually furnished with mid-century elegance and fuse international class with urban chic. Adjacent to Wellington’s entertainment precinct and seaside promenade, Ohtel Wellington is close to major attractions and many theatres, 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' favourite part of Wellington, according to independent reviews.Show full description
It has spacious rooms with stylish mid-century decor and beautiful views of the sea. The hotel provides award-winning service and personalized attention, making it a luxurious experience.
Highly elegant. Lovely property. Comfortable beds. Surrounded by lush botanic gardens, Sofitel blends French 'art de vivre' 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. Socialise 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. Indulge in Club Sofitel enjoying the rituals of breakfast, all day refreshments, Le Goûter afternoon tea and Apero Chic canapés. 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.Show full description
This luxurious hotel in the heart of a city offers stylish rooms with a French-inspired design. It stands out with its trendy restaurant and bar, as well as a beautiful terrace surrounded by lush botanicals.
Boutique hotel.Great interior design. Museum Apartment Hotel offers a fusion of luxurious art, technology and indulgence. It boasts an eclectic collection of New Zealand art and features a restaurant, heated indoor pool and a day spa. Free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel. Each of the rooms at Museum Apartment Hotel include abstract lines and playful patterns. Surrounded by urban hills, the air-conditioned rooms and studios are fitted with a work desk, ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some apartments feature harbour views. Guests can swim in the heated pool or unwind in the sauna room. Museum Apartment Hotel has a well-equipped fitness centre with treadmills and exercise bicycles. Featuring stunning views of Wellington’s beautiful harbour, the Hippopotamus Restaurant & Bar specializes in French fusion dishes. 24-hour room service is provided. Hot Sauce serves Asian-inspired fare and cool cocktails evenings Tuesday to Sunday. Museum Apartment Hotel is a 3-minute walk from dining options at Courtenay Place, and a 10-minute walk from the Wellington Waterfront. Wellington Airport is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
The Museum Apartment Hotel is a trendy and stylish accommodation option. It provides apartment-style rooms with a modern design. Guests can enjoy an indoor pool, terrace, and fitness center.
Luxury Hotel.Great views. Comfortable beds. Set in Wellington and with Freyberg Beach reachable within 2.3 km, Mövenpick Hotel Wellington offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Mövenpick Hotel Wellington every room includes bed linen and towels. The restaurant offers an à la carte menu. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. With staff speaking Mandarin, English, Finnish and Gujarati, information is available at the reception. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Wellington Cable Car, Te Papa Museum and TSB Bank Arena. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 6 km from Mövenpick Hotel Wellington.Show full description
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Good breakfast. 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 centre 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.Show full description
Beautiful. Cool. Great views. Popular among couples. QT Wellington offers a fusion of luxurious art, technology and indulgence. It boasts an eclectic collection of New Zealand art and features a fitness centre. 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 harbour 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. Hot Sauce serves Asian-inspired fare and cool cocktails evenings Tuesday to Sunday. 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.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Superb breakfast. InterContinental Wellington is situated by Wellington’s harbour, 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. Each room is equipped with a cable TV and a spacious bathroom featuring luxury amenities and sumptuous bathrobes. Guest rooms and suites offer a perfect combination of comfort, style, and functionality, featuring plush furnishings and modern fittings with breath-taking harbour or iconic city skyline views. Premium Club rooms include exclusive access to the award-winning Club InterContinental Lounge, where guests can enjoy personalized service and complimentary refreshments. InterContinental Wellington boasts 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 Grey 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, which features a large indoor heated pool, spa pool, 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 favourite among guests. InterContinental Wellington has embarked on an exciting refurbishment project, as part of our continued commitment to enhance our property and services. We would like to make you aware that the pool, sauna, hot tub & gym area is currently being renovated. Estimated completion time of this project is June 2024. We will have an interim on-site gym available and alternative swimming arrangements will be available at a nearby facility.Show full description
Historic. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Situated in Wellington's CBD, Doubletree By Hilton Wellington offers guests a city escape, just 450 metres from the waterfront. Dine at Spring restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner, featuring Asian and European inspired cuisine. The property is close to several noted attractions, 60 metres from Wellington Cable Car and 270 metres from TSB Arena. The Te Papa Museum is 950 metres away. At the hotel, each stylish room is equipped with flat-screen TV and WiFi. After a day of exploring relax in your rain shower. The reception can offer helpful tips for getting around the area. A modern fitness centre is available for guests to enjoy. The vibrant Cuba Street is 800 metres from Doubletree By Hilton Wellington. Westpac Stadium, which hosts sporting events and concerts is just 1.8 km from the hotel. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 6 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Charming. Romantic. Surrounded by shops and restaurants, just 5 minutes’ walk from Wellington, The Terrace Villas Serviced Apartments offer individually furnished accommodation with a fully equipped kitchen. Off-street car parking is available, for an additional charge, subject to availability. WiFi are available on site. The pet-friendly Wellington Terrace Villas are set in a variety of refurbished 100-year-old historic villas. Each of the apartments includes laundry facilities and a dining setting. All feature a lounge area offering a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests can visit a number of local restaurants which can have your meal costs added to your accommodation bill. You can also enjoy an outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities.Show full description
Trendy. Historic. Superb interior design. This 4 star hotel is located on the heritage side of the Naumi Studio Wellington. Featuring classic architecture, this charming property offers free WiFi, flat-screen Smart TVs, modern bathrooms and double-glazed windows. The Bar and restaurant serve a selection of drinks and bar food in the evenings. Naumi Studio Wellington is centrally located on Cuba Street, with funky cafes, lively bars, art galleries, restaurants and shopping areas all within walking distance. Te Papa Museum is less than a mile from the hotel. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Wellington Airport.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most WELL DESIGNED hotel in Wellington. It also has a great location.
Charming. Historic property. Cosy rooms. This 4-star boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi and is located in the heart of Wellington, 10 minutes’ away from the Westpac Stadium, Queen's Wharf Event Centre, and the Lambton Harbour. Secure, under cover parking is available nearby. Wellesley Boutique Hotel is also a 20-minute drive from Wellington Airport. David Jones department store is a 5-minute walk from the property. Guest rooms are spacious and feature Georgian-style furnishings.Show full description
This is likely the most charming, historic and relaxing luxury hotel in Wellington. Soooo nice!
Boutique hotel.Popular among women. Naumi Hotel Wellington, a sensory dreamland where you can stay high and get low on Wellington’s electric Cuba Street. Play, nestle, indulge and colour outside the lines at our boutique hotel’s carefully crafted and designed rooms. The hotel, adjacent to Naumi Studio Wellington consists of 62 oversized rooms, more like a studio apartment than a hotel guestroom, ensuring the most comfortable stay. The colour palette reflects the essence of Naumi – colourful and wild with a refined edge. Bold colour blocking in the rooms takes its inspiration from nature: lilac, avocado green, rusty red, subtle turmeric, like the colours of a Wellington sunset tastefully clashing with a contemporary carpet diagonally striped in fluorescent colours.Show full description
Great value. Conveniently located above the international terminal of Wellington Airport, this 4. 5-star hotel features a fitness centre, on site restaurant and bar, room service and 24-hour front desk. Offering stylish and contemporary guest rooms, Rydges Wellington Airport provides free unlimited WiFi. It is a 20-minute drive from Wellington CBD. All rooms at Rydges Wellington Airport feature air-conditioning, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. For your convenience, tea/coffee making facilities, a mini bar and ironing facilities are also provided. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Whiskey Lima Golf (WLG) offers a range of meals including salads, sandwiches, steaks, New York-style pizzas and more. Takeaway menu items are also offered. You can relax and unwind at the bar. Ataturk Memorial is 2.7 km from Rydges Wellington Airport, while Wellington Zoo is a 10-minute drive away. Museum of New Zealand is 7 km from the property.Show full description
Opened September 2022. Situated in Wellington, 1.9 km from Freyberg Beach, Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee features views of the city. Featuring a fitness centre, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms come with a coffee machine, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen with a stovetop. At Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee the rooms have bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee include Te Papa Museum, National War Memorial and Wellington Cable Car. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 5 km from the hotel.Show full description
Popular among couples.Opened December 2022. Set in Wellington and with Freyberg Beach reachable within 1 km, TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. All rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms also offer a terrace and others also have city views. At the hotel rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street include Te Papa Museum, National War Memorial and TSB Bank Arena. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Popular among women.Opened April 2021. Located within 400 metres of National War Memorial and 600 metres of Basin Reserve Cricket Ground, Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Wellington. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.9 km from Wellington Botanical Gardens, 1.9 km from Beehive Parliament Building and 1.9 km from Old Government Buildings. The accommodation features a concierge service, and organising tours for guests. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Te Papa Museum, TSB Bank Arena and Wellington Cable Car. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 5 km from Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street.Show full description
Great value. Great location. Popular among women. Offering refurbished accommodation in the heart of Wellington's entertainment precinct, Oaks Wellington Hotel boasts city views and is just 500 metres from the waterfront. It features a range of convenient facilities including an on-site restaurant, bar, meeting facilities, fitness centre and parking. Offering a range of accommodation options including guest rooms, studios and two-bedroom apartments, all rooms feature tea/coffee making facilities, a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The property is situated within Courtenay Place, which has a unique and rich history in the Wellington region. Popular points of interest near the hotel include TSB Bank Arena, Basin Reserve Cricket Ground and Cable Car. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 7 km from Oaks Wellington Hotel.Show full description
Opened October 2020. Situated in Wellington, 1.3 km from Freyberg Beach, Hotel Room @ 89 Courtenay Place features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a business centre, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Room @ 89 Courtenay Place rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Te Papa Museum, National War Memorial and TSB Bank Arena. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 5 km from Hotel Room @ 89 Courtenay Place.Show full description
Popular among women.Opened November 2020. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford is located in Wellington, 2.7 km from Freyberg Beach and 2.5 km from Te Papa Museum. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. The reception at the accommodation can provide tips on the area. Popular points of interest near Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford include Basin Reserve Cricket Ground, National War Memorial and Wellington Zoo. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 4 km from the hotel.Show full description
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