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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 living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.
A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.
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.
￥13,752
￥15,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quest 256 Lambton
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 mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.
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.

2. The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Fiona
￥14,135
￥16,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Cobbler Hotel
A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.
A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.
A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Timothy
￥19,702
￥22,657 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Sofitel Wellington
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.
A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.
A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Norman
￥13,142
￥15,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.
A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory
United States
Pedro
￥12,932
￥14,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.
A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.
A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

6. The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
France
Florian
￥8,410
￥9,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Marion Hostel
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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

7. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Rachel
￥9,118
￥10,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Liberty Apartment Hotel
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 modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

8. Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington
Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory
New Zealand
Julian
￥18,234
￥20,969 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Ohtel Wellington
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.
A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

9. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Shane
￥14,374
￥16,692 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.
A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Nga Tokorua
￥12,447
￥14,314 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.
A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Rob
￥23,410
￥26,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with a dark wooden door, a framed artwork on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a notebook.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a kitchen visible through an open door.
A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Mark
￥14,658
￥16,857 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Front of property
A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.
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.

13. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Mohammad
￥13,907
￥15,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Adina CityLife Wellington
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.
A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

14. Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
Pipitea, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Megan
￥12,862
￥14,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Quest on Thorndon
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.

15. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Julian
￥10,101
￥11,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Naumi Studio Wellington
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.
A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.
A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

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
￥19,450
￥22,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
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 hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

17. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
Newtown, 3 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Stephen
￥12,446
￥14,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Southgate Motor Inn
A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.
A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

18. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
chris
￥15,854
￥18,232 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Boulcott Suites
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 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.

19. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Julie
￥10,202
￥11,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A group of people dining at a table with a city view.
A person standing at a reception desk with a computer and a vase of flowers.
Three children looking out a large window at a cityscape with mountains in the background.
A modern living room with a blue patterned wall, a fireplace, and a yellow sofa.

20. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
Te Aro, 1 km from Carter Observatory
Australia
Emma
￥13,069
￥15,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
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Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.
Quest 256 Lambton
9.8
Exceptional
805 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.
The Cobbler Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
110 reviews
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A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.
Sofitel Wellington
9.4
Exceptional
780 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
9.4
Exceptional
294 reviews
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A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
9.4
Exceptional
315 reviews
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Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"I stayed in this hotel for a few days and I must say the staff was extremely helpful and generous. They provided best services with room cleaning everyday. I loved the location of this place, as it was the center of everything. I highly recommened Naumi Hotels."
Anushka 3-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good
"Awesome quirky decor in this boutique hotel.Good location but the car park was a bit of a challenge. Bar & restaurant looked great ,although we did not have a meal here."
Peter J 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Naumi Hotel Wellington
Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good
"Pity there’s no food on site ( vending machines please) or a washer/dryer"
Barry 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Quest 256 Lambton
Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"."
Stephen 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent
"Central"
Rachel 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Adina CityLife Wellington
Novotel Wellington

Novotel Wellington

8/10 Good
"The only thing that i did not like is the parking. It should be free. Yet i was still charged $45 per car. Annoying."
Edgar 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Novotel Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, comfortable and very convenientely located. Car parking is a bit tight but otherwise a great venue"
Roger 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Oaks Wellington Hotel
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 3 weeks 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 1 month 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.