Houghton Bay
Wellington
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Popular places to visit
Te Papa
4.5/5(160 reviews)
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
4/5(130 reviews)
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Wellington Central Business District
4/5(81 reviews)
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Courtenay Place
4/5(61 reviews)
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Lambton Quay
4.5/5(36 reviews)
During your visit to Wellington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
The Weta Cave
4.5/5(30 reviews)
Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.
Things to do
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
￥1,086
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
￥15,879
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
￥15,833
per adult
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
￥3,167
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
￥4,976
per adult
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Houghton Bay Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is ￥10,419 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
￥10,419
￥12,082 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,643 reviews)
Service was excellent and the room was clean. Consider a toaster that can manage sourdough or change the loaf size breakfast hot dish covers were on upside down making it difficult to access the food beneath.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is ￥17,353 per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
￥17,353
￥19,956 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are great we had a family unit. Food in the Peloton was great
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Rydges Wellington
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is ￥15,446 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
￥15,446
￥17,763 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We stayed here after the Northern Explorer train. The hotel is a 5” walk from train station. Room was spotless, mattress comfortable, linens crisp, pillows were a bit too big for our comfort. Mini bar in room with no posted prices. The staff was very helpful with walking directions to ferry in the ...
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is ￥12,660 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
￥12,660
￥14,559 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,413 reviews)
Clean There is a short cut which we were told about after we dragged our suitcases up a steep hill. Could have done with it with email check in instructions After hour check in worked well
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is ￥12,315 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
￥12,315
￥14,163 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The location is excellent
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is ￥20,182 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
￥20,182
￥23,209 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
We really enjoyed the Intercontinental club - the chef and attendants there were so nice and inviting. They made the stay and our visits to the club - for breakfast, tea time, drinks and appetizers - so relaxing and enjoyable. The room was very clean and gave us a comfortable night's sleep.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
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 neighborhoods around Houghton Bay
Island Bay
Island Bay Beach is just one place worth a stop on your visit to Island Bay, and travelers also love the fantastic nightlife, captivating waterfront views, and popular shops.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Newtown
Experience a distinct character in this southern Wellington suburb, where you can visit Wellington Zoo or enjoy athletics and football at Newtown Park.
Miramar
Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.
Brooklyn
While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Basin Reserve and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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