The Best Hotels Closest to Carter Observatory in Wellington for 2026

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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 long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Lavina.

￥11,778

￥13,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

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

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory

Kelly

￥15,868

￥18,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

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.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory

Tamara

￥17,915

￥20,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory

Timothy

￥19,620

￥22,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory

Rebecca

￥11,851

￥13,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory

Norman

￥12,463

￥14,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

7. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory

Florian

￥8,746

￥10,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

8. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory

Shane

￥13,321

￥15,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

9. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory

Julian

￥17,601

￥20,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory

Nga Tokorua

￥11,210

￥12,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory

Rob

￥23,621

￥27,164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory

Rachel

￥8,818

￥10,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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 hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Sarah

￥14,401

￥16,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Mohammad

￥14,542

￥16,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

15. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory

Megan

￥12,946

￥15,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

16. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 3 km from Carter Observatory

Stephen

￥13,209

￥15,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

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.

17. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory

Angela

￥15,372

￥17,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A bar area with a circular marble counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and red bar stools.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

18. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory

Con

￥12,063

￥13,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

19. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory

Waimarie

￥15,788

￥18,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

20. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory

￥12,695

￥14,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 801 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 248 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 314 reviews	View

Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"One of my favourite places to stay in Welly, great location and super close to everything. Clean and warm rooms and great staff."

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great communication, friendly reception staff in a welcoming reception area. The room on the first floor was standard, but clean and comfortable. The location was excellent for access to Lambton Quay & TSB Arena. On-site parking was a bonus."

Bolton Hotel

8/10 Good

"All was good and the staff were very helpful. All up an enjoyable stay. Thank you"

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Room staff were very helpful and attentive, and the coffee was amazing. We had a very enjoyable stay, location is great. Will definitely stay again."

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Interactions with Reception were always slow and transactional, going through the motions like robots. Older decor throughout but room was spacious, clean and comfortable and enjoyed the 11am checkout time. Would stay again if price was right"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, comfy bed. Parking on site is quite tight if you have a big car but staff very helpful, would stay here again"

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location, staff were great The room was well equipped & the food was great"

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Our room was a little cramped with the free standing air conditioning/heating unit. The courtyard in the Atrium is beautiful and so sheltered and an optical illusion with the tiling. Would stay here again. It’s not"

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great central spot. Large room with huge comfortable bed. Clean and tidy"

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A large glass conservatory surrounded by manicured gardens and a hilltop house.

Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (620 reviews)

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A historic building with a central dome, large windows, and a flagpole.

Victoria University of Wellington

8.8/10 (368 reviews)

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Wellington Cable Car

9.0/10 (1,313 reviews)

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A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.

Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

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A historic house with a large porch and a sign in the foreground.

Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Kelburn Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kelburn Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Khandallah Park

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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?

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 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.

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Our top choices for Carter Observatory hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

7. The Marion Hostel

8. Bolton Hotel

9. Ohtel Wellington

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

15. Quest on Thorndon

16. Southgate Motor Inn

17. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

18. Naumi Hotel Wellington

19. Boulcott Suites

20. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Bolton Hotel

Quest 256 Lambton

Adina CityLife Wellington

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Rydges Wellington

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Other attractions near Carter Observatory

Cable Car Museum

Botanic Gardens

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Central Business District

Antrim House

Kelburn Park

Khandallah Park

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