We have created a list with the best five star 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 Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated January 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Great views. Popular among couples. 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
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
Boutique hotel.Historic. Great 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
Luxury Hotel.Delightful 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most LUXURIOUS AND RELAXING luxury hotels in Wellington.
Boutique hotel.Charming. 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
I would describe this as the coolest and most stylish five-star hotel in Wellington.
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Superb 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
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED boutique hotels in Wellington.
Luxury Hotel.Great location. Popular among women. Centrally located in Wellington, Boulcott Suites is a unique luxury apartment hotel featuring a selection of stylish accommodation from studios to four-bedroom townhouses. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Each apartment or townhouse boasts a fully equipped kitchen including an oven and dishwasher, as well as full laundry facilities and a living space. A Nespresso coffee machine is also provided as well as pillow menus to allow guests a personal choice. The North tower rooms at Boulcott Suites offer large windows overlooking the city. Secure onsite parking is available and electric car-charging stations are available for use. Boulcott Suites Wellington are 10 minutes walk from the famous Te Papa Museum and Lambton Harbour. It is 15 minutes’ walk from Wellington Train Station. Wellington International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
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