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Our top choices for Carter Observatory hotels

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Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (632)
"Central location, nice staff "
Australia
Xin
The price is ￥14,222
￥16,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Quest 256 Lambton
Gemini | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (194)
"Great room, friendly staff."
Australia
Paige
The price is ￥20,667
￥23,767 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
The Intrepid Hotel
Studio Suite | Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (91)
"Great location and a stylish, well-equipped room."
Australia
Evelyn
The price is ￥15,726
￥18,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
The Cobbler Hotel
Exterior
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

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, (237)
"Clean and comfortable room, good location, and friendly staff"
Australia
Martin
The price is ￥12,077
￥13,889 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
Premier Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"I rode the tram up to the park and walked down through its different themed sections—loved how the hotel was right at the end"
Australia
Jinsun
The price is ￥15,180
￥17,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Bolton Hotel
Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms (North) | City view
Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2283)
"Great facilities, attentive staff. Great location."
Australia
Roderick
The price is ￥13,695
￥16,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Boulcott Suites
Meeting facility
Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (718)
"Great staff and superb property"
United Kingdom
ATUL
The price is ￥17,480
￥20,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Sofitel Wellington
Reception
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

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, (1003)
"It was clean and staff was friendly"
United States
Charles
The price is ￥13,440
￥15,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73)
"Lovely space with a cute and clean look. Would certainly stay again! "
Canada
Aidan
The price is ￥9,635
￥11,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
The Marion Hostel
Presidential Suite | View from room
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great room, easy walking distance to town, overall a good stay! "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ￥20,500
￥23,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
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

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (712)
"Great for a quick short stay! "
Australia
Geena
The price is ￥14,088
￥16,201 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (126)
"The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay."
Canada
Inna
The price is ￥10,081
￥11,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Exterior
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1053)
"Excellent location, brilliant facilities very clean "
United Kingdom
Lesley
The price is ￥10,815
￥12,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Adina CityLife Wellington
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1420)
"Good location and had everything we needed."
Australia
Jonathan
The price is ￥10,103
￥11,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1646)
"Good place to stay "
United States
Rahul
The price is ￥10,548
￥12,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington
4.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (360)
"The staff were very helpful. Could not have had a better stay."
United States
Sheldon
The price is ￥19,134
￥22,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Ohtel Wellington
Reception
Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
Pipitea, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (553)
"Very nice property and handy to the ferry"
Australia
Phillip
The price is ￥11,852
￥13,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
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

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, (416)
"Clean room and very friendly staff"
Australia
Elaine
The price is ￥17,018
￥19,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Le Grand Two Bedroom Apartment | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

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, (293)
"Clean room with lot of accessories and amenities. The hotel staff was very helpful."
United States
Ruturaj
The price is ￥12,085
￥13,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Miscellaneous
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro, 1 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (535)
"Good location, comfortable stay"
Australia
XIAOXI
The price is ￥14,142
￥16,263 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Mövenpick Hotel 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

Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was perfect except it is confusing to get to a parking lot. The location is right in the CBD area. "
Vladimir 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Adina CityLife Wellington

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 147 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 Rydges Wellington.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Carter Observatory?
Expedia has 147 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?
To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Carter Observatory, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
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 Cable Car Museum. Parliament House, Turnbull 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.