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Our top choices for Wellington motels

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

1. Victoria Court Motor Lodge

Victoria Court Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (670 reviews)
"Ideal location. Clean, warm and friendly staff. Would stay again anytime."
United Kingdom
Martyn
The price is ￥12,547
￥14,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Victoria Court Motor Lodge
The exterior of Marksman Motor Inn with a sign indicating no vacancies and amenities like movies and sports.

2. Marksman Motor Inn

Marksman Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (458 reviews)
"Clean room, parking is very tight, very good location"
Australia
shelley
The price is ￥9,997
￥11,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Marksman Motor Inn
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a wooden cabinet, a window with curtains, and a red carpet.

3. Halswell Lodge - Motel

Halswell Lodge - Motel
2.0 star property
Mount Victoria
5.8 out of 10, (707 reviews)
"The entrance to the hotel is in need of a good revamp and tidy up. The carpet needs a good vacuum. The room was clean. The staff was very efficient, friendly and helpful."
Australia
Melanie
The price is ￥6,113
￥7,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Halswell Lodge - Motel
A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

4. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
4.0 star property
Hataitai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (337 reviews)
"Nice location - friendly staff."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ￥12,877
￥15,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant hills.

5. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (295 reviews)
"A nice and clean room"
United States
Timothy
The price is ￥14,648
￥16,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

6. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
4.0 star property
Petone
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (638 reviews)
"Good location ,great parking and friendly staff,will stay again"
Australia
Eric
The price is ￥13,830
￥16,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

7. 88 Wallace Court Motel

88 Wallace Court Motel
3.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (192 reviews)
"Awesome place and staff easy access for parking nice rooms"
Australia
Morgan
The price is ￥9,198
￥10,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
88 Wallace Court Motel
A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

8. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (391 reviews)
"Great stay."
Australia
Kathryn
The price is ￥13,122
￥15,090 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Foreshore Motor Lodge
A two-story building with a driveway leading to a covered entrance.

9. Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Capital Lodge Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Newlands
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (220 reviews)
"great location for city and the ferries"
Australia
Dave
The price is ￥15,919
￥18,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Capital Lodge Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

10. Avana Suites

Avana Suites
4.5 star property
Petone
6.6 out of 10, (349 reviews)
"Had everything you needed."
Australia
Nicola
The price is ￥9,149
￥10,641 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Avana Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

11. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Friendly staff & clean rooms, spa bath in family room was a bonus"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ￥15,006
￥17,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Southgate Motor Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small kitchen area, and a shower.

12. Newlands Court Motel

Newlands Court Motel
3.0 star property
Newlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (134 reviews)
"Great place to stay and easy to get into the city"
Australia
George
The price is ￥15,249
￥17,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Newlands Court Motel
A two-story building with a bay window, a porch, and a sign that reads "The House."

13. Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone
6.6 out of 10, (536 reviews)
"Room was not clean, coffee stains and scraps of things on the table, towel was used and wet, soap on the bathroom was open, used and with the envelope ripped as well."
Australia
Luciano
The price is ￥7,255
￥8,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Settlers Motor Lodge
A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase, a kettle, and a window.

14. Adelaide Motel

Adelaide Motel
2.5 star property
Newtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Good location if you need to be close to the hospital. Shower pressure was average and the water temperature kept changing. Good for a night or two."
Australia
Paul
The price is ￥12,567
￥14,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Adelaide Motel
A row of white buildings with grey roofs, arranged in a street with a clear sky.

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone
5.0 out of 10, (217 reviews)
"Everything you need right there and very clean and tidy "
Australia
Merv
The price is ￥7,731
￥8,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Midway Pacifica Lodge
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

16. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott Lodge
4.0 star property
Boulcott
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (361 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Steve
The price is ￥14,502
￥16,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Boulcott Lodge
Exterior

17. Stylish Tawa Retreat

Stylish Tawa Retreat
2.0 star property
Tawa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Good clean place away from 🏡 home. Handy to have a washing machine and a dryer available. Beds are comfortable for sleeping."
Australia
Monika
The price is ￥9,888
￥11,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Stylish Tawa Retreat
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lifeguard supervision, and a dolphin sculpture.

18. Amethyst Court Motorlodge

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
3.0 star property
Porirua City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (441 reviews)
"This place was conveniently near motorway, very clean, tidy and warm."
Australia
Fiona
The price is ￥14,243
￥16,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
A room with a sofa, a table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

19. Mana Motel

Mana Motel
2.0 star property
Paremata
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (68 reviews)
"Parking very close and difficult to get in and out if you have a bigger vehicle. Some parking scare under a stair case and could be dangerous when removing luggage from vehicle. Should enquire about vehicle size and allocate room and parking to accomodate."
Australia
Patricia
The price is ￥8,684
￥10,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Mana Motel
A building entrance with a staircase leading to a second floor, a garage with a red car, and a sign indicating a car rental service.

20. Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Melling
7.0 out of 10, Good, (324 reviews)
"The worst motel I’ve stayed in for ages. Untidy property; unhelpful manager; staff behaving badly (called police when my autistic son was unwell instead of just checking in on us); mould on shower curtain; radiator heating not working. And the ONLY place to take a $100 bond from me on my entire 8 night trip. Super slow process to get my cash back Highly NOT recommended Stay away! It’s cheap for a reason. Yuk."
Australia
Mark
The price is ￥7,936
￥9,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Champers Motor Inn
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Wellington Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
40 Motels
Lowest Price
￥7,143
Highest Price
￥18,307

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Wellington?
If you're having a hard time finding motels in Wellington, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 342 hotels and other accommodations. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
Motel properties often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.
What are the best motels in Wellington?
Avana Suites: Stay within a short 10-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Halswell Lodge - Motel: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a Smart TV. It's located within a short 6-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. If driving, you'll be within 10 minutes of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Settlers Motor Lodge: It's located within a short 9-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. A snack bar/deli along with freebies like WiFi, parking, and an area shuttle are available during your stay. Midway Pacifica Lodge: Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
How many motels will I be able to find in Wellington?
Take your pick from 17 inexpensive motels in Wellington.
What can I do in Wellington?
Take time to enjoy the charming cafes and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Visitors to Wellington love its shops, museums, and gardens. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Botanic Gardens, Waitangi Park, and Oriental Bay Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Wellington Zoo, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory. Some historical places you might want to see include Parliament House, Old St Paul's, and Te Aro Pa.
What's the weather like in Wellington?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Wellington to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Wellington is 39 inches.
What are my options for getting around Wellington when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in Wellington to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ), which is 28.9 mi (46.5 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.