The Best Hotels Closest to Tarakena Bay in Wellington for 2026

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A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a book and a plant, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

A bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

1.6 km from Tarakena Bay

￥16,149

￥18,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

A modern hotel room with a compact kitchenette, a grey carpet, a wooden desk, and a grey chair.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a contact number, and the name 'Airport Stays' indicating a Wellington accommodation.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and two dark blue chairs with a unique design.

2. Airport Stays

2.2 km from Tarakena Bay

Kate

￥14,953

￥17,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with green sashes.

A lobby with a reception desk, green seating, a wooden bench, and a patterned carpet.

A bar with multiple beer taps and a selection of liquor bottles in the background.

3. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

16.9 km from Tarakena Bay

Dave

￥12,535

￥14,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

A round table with a floral centerpiece, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a building with large windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with arched windows.

4. Naumi Studio Wellington

6.4 km from Tarakena Bay

wendy

￥6,863

￥8,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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.

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

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

5. The Intrepid Hotel

6.6 km from Tarakena Bay

Kelly

￥15,994

￥18,476 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 wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

6. Liberty Apartment Hotel

6.4 km from Tarakena Bay

Tracey

￥8,868

￥10,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

5.1 km from Tarakena Bay

Sarah

￥12,064

￥13,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

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

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

6.4 km from Tarakena Bay

Nga Tokorua

￥11,169

￥12,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

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

9. Sofitel Wellington

8 km from Tarakena Bay

Timothy

￥19,655

￥22,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

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

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

10. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

7.5 km from Tarakena Bay

￥12,718

￥14,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

11. Bolton Hotel

8 km from Tarakena Bay

Shane

￥13,926

￥16,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

A lobby with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A restaurant setting with wooden chairs, a table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a burger.

12. Brentwood Hotel

3.5 km from Tarakena Bay

Jenny

￥10,381

￥12,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small glass table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

13. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

14 km from Tarakena Bay

Eric

￥13,946

￥16,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

14. Naumi Hotel Wellington

6.4 km from Tarakena Bay

Con

￥11,022

￥12,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

15. Adina CityLife Wellington

7.4 km from Tarakena Bay

Mohammad

￥11,627

￥13,371 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

16. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

7.4 km from Tarakena Bay

Rob

￥23,608

￥27,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A modern apartment building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with built-in appliances, open shelving, and a dishwasher.

17. Ava Lodge

14.4 km from Tarakena Bay

Sarah

￥13,070

￥15,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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.

18. The Cobbler Hotel

6.6 km from Tarakena Bay

Tamara

￥14,444

￥16,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

A modern building with the name 'RAMADA' prominently displayed on the facade.

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

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and a large window with curtains.

19. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

6.3 km from Tarakena Bay

Kylie

￥13,565

￥15,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Guest' sign, large windows, and a contemporary design.

A coastal town with houses, a mountain, and the sea.

A reception area with a 'QUEST' sign, a receptionist, and a modern interior design.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

20. Quest Petone

14.2 km from Tarakena Bay

Mike

￥11,420

￥13,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Tarakena Bay

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Rydges Wellington Airport	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Airport Stays	9.6 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Naumi Studio Wellington	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 248 reviews	View

Top Tarakena Bay Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Centrally situated close to Event Centre and met all expectations and value for money"

Light, Modern + Close to Everything

10/10 Excellent

"Great , our employees weren’t there a lot but found it nice to go back to after a long work day, great to be able to park small truck off the road over night."

Peninsula Escape

10/10 Excellent

"A perfect choice, fabulous views, immmaculately presented, tasteful decor, with welcome treats on our arrival."

Stunning beachside family retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place, very well equipped with all you need and more (lots in the kitchen, games, piano...!)Easy comms, comfortable...Definitely recommended"

Brentwood Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I likecthe friendly, helpful ataff"

U Suites Kilbirnie

8/10 Good

"Awesome location, parking only 60 min so a bit of a pain if you are around in the day. Great layout and all that we needed. Would definitely stay again :)"

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful view from our window of the ocean. The room was very well presented with everything we could need. Both hosts were very welcoming. Close to the airport. "

Cozy 1BR Near Airport | Pet-Friendly + Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful and cozy for hubby n I especially our furbabies. Highly recommend"

Tiromoana Beachfront Cottage. Worser Bay the heart of Wellington"s film Industry

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing. The check in was very easy and straight forward. The owner was very communicative and even reached out to me to make sure I had the check in instructions. It is located directly across from a beautiful bay. You can enjoy dining with a full view of the bay and then walk across the street to sit on the beach. "

Other attractions near Tarakena Bay

A beach with boats and a rocky island in the distance.

Island Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A zoo building with a green roof and a lion mural.

Wellington Zoo

8.6/10 (473 reviews)

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

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Wahine Memorial Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wahine Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Ataturk Memorial

You can learn about the history of Wellington with a stop at Ataturk Memorial. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Miramar Golf Club

8.4/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wellington at Miramar Golf Club. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Princess Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Princess Beach during your travels in Wellington? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Houghton Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Houghton Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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ASB Sports Centre

10.0/10 (6 reviews)

Catch an event at ASB Sports Centre during your trip to Wellington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tarakena Bay?

Tarakena Bay is located in Wellington. You'll find 261 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Tarakena Bay?

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tarakena Bay. Other good choices within 5 miles include Rydges Wellington Airport and Airport Stays.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Tarakena Bay?

Expedia has 261 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Tarakena Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tarakena Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Tarakena Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tarakena Bay?

To find more details about updating your stay near Tarakena Bay or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Tarakena Bay?

Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory feature captivating exhibits. Explore notable local landmarks like Te Aro Pa, BATS Theatre, and Colonial Cottage Museum. You can catch a show at St James Theatre, Michael Fowler Centre, and Embassy Theatre.

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Our top choices for Tarakena Bay hotels

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

2. Airport Stays

3. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

4. Naumi Studio Wellington

5. The Intrepid Hotel

6. Liberty Apartment Hotel

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

9. Sofitel Wellington

10. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

11. Bolton Hotel

12. Brentwood Hotel

13. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

14. Naumi Hotel Wellington

15. Adina CityLife Wellington

16. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

17. Ava Lodge

18. The Cobbler Hotel

19. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

20. Quest Petone

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Top Tarakena Bay Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Light, Modern + Close to Everything

Peninsula Escape

Stunning beachside family retreat

Brentwood Hotel

U Suites Kilbirnie

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Cozy 1BR Near Airport | Pet-Friendly + Parking

Tiromoana Beachfront Cottage. Worser Bay the heart of Wellington"s film Industry

Other attractions near Tarakena Bay

Island Bay Beach

Wellington Zoo

Wahine Memorial Park

Ataturk Memorial

Miramar Golf Club

Princess Beach

Houghton Bay Beach

ASB Sports Centre

Frequently asked questions