Oriental Bay Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Oriental Bay

Bay Plaza Hotel
"Great location and easy access into town...walking distance. Parking available. Great service and room."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Ohtel Wellington
"Friendly, quiet, cozy, excellent location and great breakfast - recommended."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"Just a small note — housekeeping seemed a bit short‑staffed, so I popped down to reception to grab what I needed. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Room was very nice! Room service was awesome"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Rydges Wellington
"Great central place to stay"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"We stayed in the Queen apartment room it was perfect for the 2 day Masterclass online sessions we were doing, nice and quiet the service staff were super helpful and accommodating. Onsite parking was great, laundry facility in the apartment was handy. Had to be very careful when getting in/out of ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Oriental Bay

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Te Aro
Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Petone
Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

Wellington Waterfront
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.


















