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Compare hotels close to Carter Observatory with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

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Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (624)
"Friendly staff, clean and great location "
Australia
Anne Marie
The price is ￥12,779
￥14,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Quest 256 Lambton
Gemini | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel

4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (191)
"The check in and check out process is a bit weird if you are not used to it but once you learn that after and before a certain time the front desk is not staffed and the keys are in a key box, it’s totally fine. The hotel itself is lovely and super central. Totally recommend "
United Kingdom
Hristo
The price is ￥20,841
￥23,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
The Intrepid Hotel
Studio Suite | Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel

3.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (85)
"Great place! Wonderful staff and really great restaurants nearby. Can’t go wrong at The Cobbler!"
United States
Keb
The price is ￥13,736
￥15,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
The Cobbler Hotel
Exterior
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

4.5 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (231)
"Clean and comfortable room, good location, and friendly staff"
Australia
Martin
The price is ￥11,839
￥13,615 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel

2.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (71)
"Really nice hostel"
Australia
Reuben
The price is ￥8,956
￥10,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
The Marion Hostel
Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington

4.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (359)
"The staff were very helpful. Could not have had a better stay."
United States
Sheldon
The price is ￥14,504
￥16,976 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Ohtel Wellington
Le Grand Two Bedroom Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

4.5 star property
Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (290)
"Great communication, parking and staff were lovely"
Australia
Jon
The price is ￥11,847
￥13,624 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (North) | City view
Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites

4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2268)
"Great staff, nice place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥10,283
￥11,959 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Boulcott Suites
Premier Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Lovely quiet place to stay"
Australia
Alistair
The price is ￥14,260
￥16,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Bolton Hotel
Presidential Suite | View from room
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Convenient location, comfortable beds, roomy bathroom. Very helpful staff. A wonderful stay."
United States
Raymond
The price is ￥22,993
￥26,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Meeting facility
Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (712)
"Great place to stay clean and very helpful staff"
United States
Thomas
The price is ￥20,018
￥23,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Sofitel Wellington
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel

4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (120)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Christie
The price is ￥9,380
￥10,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Luxury Penthouse, City View (4 King Beds) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (702)
"Very enjoyable, clean, lovely helpful staff."
Australia
Russell
The price is ￥14,652
￥16,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Reception
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Really nice place to stay"
Australia
Najeeb
The price is ￥14,519
￥16,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Front of property
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (486)
"Clean and extremely friendly staff!"
United States
Walt
The price is ￥10,604
￥12,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Reception
Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon

4.0 star property
Pipitea, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (551)
"Very nice property and handy to the ferry"
Australia
Phillip
The price is ￥10,901
￥12,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Quest on Thorndon
Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (411)
"A terrific value- a very spacious, clean room with kitchen, close to everything, complete with patio (love the fresh air)! Would recommend!"
United States
Marty
The price is ￥18,665
￥21,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Family Studio, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn

2.5 star property
Newtown, 3 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (63)
"The propriator was very flexible accommodating extended stay."
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥13,297
￥15,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Southgate Motor Inn
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1407)
"Room was very clean, check in was quick and they booked a cab for when we were leaving. "
Canada
Heather
The price is ￥10,439
￥12,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Exterior
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1037)
"Great sized room, terrific location."
Australia
Jon
The price is ￥10,539
￥12,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Adina CityLife 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.
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Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were very helpful. The room wasn’t perfect, but very good. "
Jeffrey 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Hotels near other Carter Observatory attractions

Cable Car Museum which includes interior views

Cable Car Museum

This free museum tells the story of Wellington’s cable car since its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century.
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Flowers in the gardens
Photo by Nicole Smelson
Open Photo by Nicole Smelson

Botanic Gardens

4.5/5 (610 reviews)
A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carter Observatory?
Carter Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 146 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Carter Observatory?
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carter Observatory. Other good options close by include Rydges Wellington and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Carter Observatory?
Expedia has 146 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Carter Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carter Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Carter Observatory.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Carter Observatory?
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What can I see and do near Carter Observatory?
You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Wellington City and Sea, Te Papa, and Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Parliament House, Te Aro Pa, and Old St Paul's are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Circa Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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