What is Wellington Waterfront like?

Wellington Waterfront is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and popular art scene. Make sure that you visit Te Papa and TSB Bank Arena as part of your Wellington Waterfront travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Wellington Waterfront?

Based on our traveller data, Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT is one of the top choices for your stay in Wellington Waterfront. This hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include QT Wellington and U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Wellington Waterfront area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Wellington, you can choose from 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Wellington Waterfront.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Wellington Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Wellington Waterfront.

What are the top things to see and do in Wellington Waterfront?

Wellington Waterfront's sights and attractions like Circa Theatre, Te Papa and Museum of Wellington City and Sea offer insight into the local culture. You could also plan a visit to TSB Bank Arena or Frank Kitts Park while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Wellington Waterfront include City-to-Sea Bridge, Michael Fowler Centre and Civic Square. When you're sightseeing in Wellington, City Gallery Wellington and Wellington Town Hall are also worth a stop.

The Best Hotels in Wellington Waterfront, Wellington - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Wellington Waterfront hotels

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Wellington Waterfront

Frederik

₹12,382 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Apr - 8 Apr

QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront

Rohan

₹14,934 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

King Studio + 1 Single | Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront

Helen

₹13,647 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

6.3 km from Wellington Waterfront

Louise

₹8,429 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Rydges Wellington Airport

5.3 km from Wellington Waterfront

Alison

₹10,054 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Apr - 6 Apr

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Airport Stays

Miramar, 4.9 km from Wellington Waterfront

Grant

₹11,442 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

12.3 km from Wellington Waterfront

Trish

₹8,115 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Harbour View Lodge

20.3 km from Wellington Waterfront

andrew

₹7,015 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

6.9 km from Wellington Waterfront

Rebecca

₹9,765 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

U Suites Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie, 3.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Kate

₹14,887 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Anna

₹18,060 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Mar - 25 Mar

Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Moana Lodge - Guest House

24.7 km from Wellington Waterfront

Elizabeth Cornelia

₹8,991 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

Brentwood Hotel

Kilbirnie, 3.3 km from Wellington Waterfront

Lisa

₹8,767 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.1 km from Wellington Waterfront

Taylor

₹9,975 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.1 km from Wellington Waterfront

Craig

₹14,682 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Mar - 28 Mar

ASURE Green Gables Motel

14.8 km from Wellington Waterfront

James

₹10,572 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Mana Motel

22.4 km from Wellington Waterfront

Cassandra

₹7,328 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Mar - 20 Mar

Indoor pool, open 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Alex

₹16,695 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.4 km from Wellington Waterfront

Kellie

₹9,542 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

David

₹9,285 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

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Where to stay in Wellington Waterfront

Find the best Wellington Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A view of Port Nicholson Wellington New Zealand from Khandallah looking towards Mount Victoria

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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.

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A predawn view of the recently rebuilt Chaffers Wharf, with the CBD of Wellington behind, as seen from a small breakwater near Freyberg Pool

Oriental Bay

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

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Wellington Zoo showing zoo animals and signage

Newtown

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

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Top Wellington Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms need updating "

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fair sized room right on the doorstep for City centre, museums, wharfs. Washing machine in Queen suite, and a bigger machine available if required. Spotless. Parking available if booked everyone very friendly. Wifi worked for us no problems. Upgrading air con so will be even more comfortable. "

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

8/10 Good

"Good central position, nice and quiet rooms, comfortable bed just let down slightly by the staff. We hung both towels up for reuse but they took them anyway and only left one, asked early evening for a second towel but it didn’t turn up until the next morning. Breakfast was nice they don’t clear used plates etc away until your table is covered, not what I’d expect from a 5star hotel. "

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

8/10 Good

"Loved all the art and ambiance. Didn’t know there was a beautiful restaurant upstairs but found out in the morning so went there. Breakfast was excellent and loved the decor and view of the ocean. I think the concierge could have been more helpful in educating ourselves with the hotel and surrounding restaurants and activities. "

Bolton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good downtown location. Used the pool and hot tub both of which were nice. Our Ferry out the next day was 3.5 hours late so they let us leave our car in the parking garage (we had valet parking the previous day) all the next day at no additional cost. Cooked in the kitchenette but the dinner menu looked good. The washer/dryer did not work well so beware."

ibis Wellington

8/10 Good

"One night stay. Very conveniently situated for the Bluebridge Ferry terminal. Having checked in and used the lift to our room we found we'd been allocated a room type that differed to the one we'd booked and paid forin advance. Reception was surprised that I wasn't happy with one double bed, even though I'd booked a room with two double beds. I had to insist on being moved."

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Our top choices for Wellington Waterfront hotels

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

QT Wellington

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Rydges Wellington Airport

Airport Stays

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Harbour View Lodge

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

U Suites Kilbirnie

The Intrepid Hotel

Moana Lodge - Guest House

Brentwood Hotel

Bolton Hotel

Sofitel Wellington

ASURE Green Gables Motel

Mana Motel

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Southgate Motor Inn

Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Where to stay in Wellington Waterfront

Wellington CBD

Te Aro

Petone

Oriental Bay

Newtown

Top Wellington Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay

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