Houghton Bay Travel Guide

Wellington

Looking north at Houghton Bay from the trail through Headland Reserve.
Looking north at Houghton Bay from the trail through Headland Reserve.
Overlooking Houghton Bay from Buckley Reserve. Wellington, NZ.
Looking east-ish , towards Lyall Bay from the trail on Headland Reserve.
A sunset in Octobre along The Esplanade.

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Houghton Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ₹6,165 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹6,165
₹7,109 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,660 reviews)
Brilliant central location with parking.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is ₹8,676 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
₹8,676
₹9,978 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Great location for an early morning deoarture the next day Plenty of parking to drop off luggage & check-in

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ₹8,825 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹8,825
₹10,149 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ₹7,521 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹7,521
₹8,660 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,436 reviews)
We booked a room with night of parking. Nice to have washer dryer although we did not use it. Comforetable room

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

4 out of 5
213 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington Wellington
The price is ₹5,908 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹5,908
₹6,850 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
General vibe of the hotel.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington

3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ₹6,144 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
₹6,144
₹7,066 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Overall generally a good modestbpriced hotel. Decent room, and great location

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Houghton Bay

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Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.

Lyall Bay
Island Bay  Wellington

Island Bay

Highlights of Island Bay include its fantastic nightlife, captivating waterfront views and popular shops. If you're interested in exploring some sights, Island Bay Beach is a top sight to visit.

Island Bay
The flying eagle at WLG airport who crash landed during the recent earthquake but now seems to be back in place

Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kilbirnie
Wellington Zoo which includes zoo animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown
The Wellington sign describes this city as very windy at times. Lucky for us the weather was spectacular everyday. #wellington #wellingtonsign #newzealand #windy #miramar

Miramar

Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.

Miramar
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Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook


Houghton Bay Travel Guide

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