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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.
A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.
A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.
A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Lavina.
￥13,838
￥15,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quest 256 Lambton
A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.
A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.
A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.
A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

2. The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Kelly
￥15,948
￥18,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Intrepid Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Fiona
￥16,846
￥19,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The Cobbler Hotel
A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a glass partition.
A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Craig
￥19,825
￥22,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sofitel Wellington
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.
A window with a view of palm trees and a building with multiple floors.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory
United States
Pedro
￥13,924
￥16,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.
A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.
A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Norman
￥13,224
￥15,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.
A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.
A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

7. The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
France
Florian
￥7,923
￥9,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
The Marion Hostel
A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.
A room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

8. Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington
Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory
New Zealand
Julian
￥18,198
￥21,300 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Ohtel Wellington
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

9. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Rachel
￥8,861
￥10,425 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Liberty Apartment Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.
A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

10. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
United States
Angie Kim
￥14,388
￥16,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Bolton Hotel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.
A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Ashley
￥11,895
￥13,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Pool
A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.
A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.
A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

12. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Rob
￥25,344
￥29,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.
A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.
A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Mark
￥16,175
￥18,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.
A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.
A modern bar area with a curved marble counter, red bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A round table with a floral centerpiece, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a building with large windows.

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Brent
￥10,111
￥11,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Naumi Studio Wellington
Front of property
A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.
A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

15. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Stephanie
￥13,994
￥16,093 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Adina CityLife Wellington
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.
A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

16. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Angela
￥20,410
￥24,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
A long dining table set for a meal with various dishes, glasses, and a pool table in the background.
Room
A bar area with multiple chandeliers, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A modern multi-story building with a prominent mural on the side, a traffic light, and cars passing by.

17. QT Wellington

QT Wellington
Wellington Waterfront, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Louise
￥17,667
￥20,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
QT Wellington
A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.
A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

18. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
chris
￥15,953
￥18,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Boulcott Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

19. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
Newtown, 3 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Stephen
￥15,852
￥18,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Southgate Motor Inn
A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.
A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.
A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

20. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Molly
￥12,361
￥14,215 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
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A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
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A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
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A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory
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9.8
Exceptional
808 reviews
9.8
Exceptional
251 reviews
9.6
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9.4
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Exceptional
316 reviews
￥13,838
￥15,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
￥15,948
￥18,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
￥16,846
￥19,373 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
￥19,825
￥22,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
￥13,924
￥16,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and helpful staff."
Srikant 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Rydges Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Centrally located, clean and the buffet breakfast was good."
Ken 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good
"good room on the top floor, great views over the harbour. clean bathroom and kitchen. good location to the city"
Jared 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Staff were great. Very friendly and helpful. Locations fantastic and the room was great. Highly recommend!"
Hayley 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Naumi Hotel Wellington
West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Service was impeccable and all staff were extremely helpful and useful. Parking was readily available and the restaurant and bar downstairs were homely comfortable, and convenient"
Kimberley 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
West Plaza Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good
"Convenient location. Washing machine was useful. Bed was small."
Graeme 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"We had an overnight stay at this hotel and loved it. The location was fabulous, reception staff were friendly and having a kitchen within our 2 bedroom accommodation was a bonus. Would certainly stay with you again"
Stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Adina CityLife Wellington
Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location to stay and enjoy all that Wellington has to offer at your fingertips. Walking distance to everything. Absolutely perfect for WoW!"
Crystal 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Park Hotel Lambton Quay
Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"The room was very nice appointed with lots of decorations decor"
Dale 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Sofitel Wellington

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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 149 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 Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Carter Observatory?
Expedia has 149 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 Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Cable Car Museum. Old St Paul's, Parliament House, and Te Aro Pa are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Embassy Theatre if you're interested in local theater.