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Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (746 reviews)
"clean accommodations and great location"
Australia
Vern
The price is ￥12,185
￥14,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Quest 256 Lambton
Reception

The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (228 reviews)
"Great location for Cuba street bars and restaurants"
Australia
Jerome
The price is ￥12,833
￥14,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
The Intrepid Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (766 reviews)
"Very welcoming staff, easy check in, great location. "
United States
Stephen
The price is ￥22,608
￥25,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Sofitel Wellington
Studio Suite | Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"Close to museum and other attractions. Room is small but very well organized No view from our room but that didn’t matter. We had a nice stay"
United States
Jerry
The price is ￥14,551
￥16,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
The Cobbler Hotel
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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, (273 reviews)
"Lovely room, very clean. Bed was super comfortable with crisp clean linen "
Australia
Gisela
The price is ￥12,780
￥14,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
Indoor pool, open 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovley stay amazing sleep"
Australia
Dale
The price is ￥24,513
￥28,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Premier Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay."
Australia
tuhi
The price is ￥14,366
￥16,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Bolton Hotel
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View | City view

Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,353 reviews)
"Very good all-round accommodation for our needs during our stay."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ￥16,399
￥19,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Boulcott Suites
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Helpful staff and clean room."
Australia
BUDIRAHARDJA
The price is ￥7,983
￥9,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
The Marion Hostel
Reception

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in a great location"
Australia
Jody
The price is ￥14,767
￥16,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Front of property

Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,137 reviews)
"Great location and nice lodgings"
United Kingdom
Michael
The price is ￥13,264
￥15,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Adina CityLife Wellington
Luxury Penthouse, City View (4 King Beds) | Balcony

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, (798 reviews)
"Great location and spacious and comfortable! Would definitely stay again. Really enjoyable stay"
Australia
Crystal
The price is ￥13,089
￥15,052 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Buffet

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,766 reviews)
"Great location, clean and friendly staff, great breakfast"
Australia
Hayley
The price is ￥11,360
￥13,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Hallway

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,560 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Bradley
The price is ￥11,310
￥13,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (179 reviews)
"I love my stay, will be going back to stay again."
Australia
Christine
The price is ￥8,426
￥9,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Liberty Apartment Hotel
King Studio + 1 Single | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
4.0 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (431 reviews)
"Walking distance from a lot of good food, touristy and shopping locations "
United States
Rada
The price is ￥14,289
￥16,619 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
Pipitea, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (579 reviews)
"As always, my stay here was fabulous. It’s my go to accommodation for Wellington"
New Zealand
Kerry
The price is ￥12,330
￥14,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Quest on Thorndon
Lobby

Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington
4.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (375 reviews)
"French toast for breakfast was divine"
Australia
Tracey
The price is ￥17,294
￥19,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Ohtel Wellington
Exterior

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro, 1 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (567 reviews)
"Stayed here with my 8 year old daughter for her birthday and it was fantastic! Staff are very friendly, room was lovely, food was great. The chocolate hour was a big hit and one of the best buffet breakfasts Iv ever had. We didn’t want to leave! Will definitely be back!"
Australia
Sophie
The price is ￥13,708
￥15,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
Exterior

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (535 reviews)
"Great central location. Lovely helpful staff. "
Australia
Jill
The price is ￥13,888
￥15,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Reception
Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
746 reviews
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Reception
The Intrepid Hotel
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
228 reviews
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
766 reviews
View
Studio Suite | Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
101 reviews
View
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
273 reviews
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Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"I would prefer shower not over bath. Not good for elderly folk."
Judy 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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A historic windmill exhibit with a wooden structure, glass panels, and a metal fence.

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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 Rydges Wellington and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.
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. Parliament House, Te Aro Pa, and Old St Paul's are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Downstage Theatre if you're interested in local theater.