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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Consider a stay at Bay Plaza Hotel and take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar, and a 24-hour business center. The on-site restaurant, Bay Plaza Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ￥10,511
￥12,170 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Oriental Bay, a neighborhood in Wellington, Bay Plaza Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Interislander Ferry Terminal and Clyde Quay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and Carter Observatory are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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6141, Wellington, 40 Oriental Parade

What's nearby

  • Nice city, worth a visit for a day or three
    Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A predawn view of the recently rebuilt Chaffers Wharf, with the CBD of Wellington behind, as seen from a small breakwater near Freyberg Pool
    Oriental Parade
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people
    Courtenay Place
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa
    Te Papa
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cuba Street Mall featuring signage
    Cuba Street Mall
    10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station
    3 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Embassy Theatre
    3 min walk
  • Minibar
    4 min walk
  • Raglan Roast Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Sweet Mother's Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Ohtel
    1 min walk

About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

Hotel near Interislander Ferry Terminal
Take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar, and a 24-hour business center at Bay Plaza Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Bay Plaza Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 76 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in the EarthCheck and Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, programs that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bay Plaza Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 753 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 32 per person
  • Self parking fee: NZD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Wellington
Wellington Bay Plaza
The Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Plaza Hotel?

As of Mar 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Plaza Hotel on Mar 29, 2026 start from ￥10,511, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 20.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bay Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Oriental Bay, this hotel is steps from Wellington Central Business District, Oriental Parade, and BATS Theatre. Downstage Theatre and Embassy Theatre are just steps away. Wellington Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 209 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff in restaurant very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lucia

Handy for theater,museum & restaurants in walking distance .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was fantastic, staff friendly, clean and comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean but dated room, amazing views of downtown Wellington and the harbour. Super close to plenty of pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Darwyyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice, comfortable hotel and the breakfast and dinner were both good. They also have parking in the back of the hotel and it's pretty accessible to the hotel itself. Thank you to the staff for a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a bit tired and it wasnt the cleanest, but it wasn't dirty as such. Staff were lovely and we even had an upgrade which was a delight! Its in an excellent location and the parking behind is plentiful and easy to park in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff from reception to room attendants were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location in min city area lots of bus options and shops down the road
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Viv

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, friendly staff. Rooms and decor dated
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, city views, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay beachside

Excellent location by the sea, space for kids to run around on grass in front of room, park nearby, spacious room, spa bath, great value for affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely stay the room was very comfortable and a good location. Hope to see them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Staff friendly. Rooms adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff friendly and helpful, room clean, well equipped. However, a lot of noise from the street, cars revving, people shouting, sirens etc. also room had adjoining door and every sound could be heard incl snoring.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk staff went out of their way to get us into our room a bit earlier. Much appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location ideal for our purposes. Friendly, helpful staff on front desk & restaurant. Enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pip

Liked: Amenities
Loved the close proximity to everything we were interested in. Staff were lovely. Bed comfortable. Loved the city/harbour view from 8th floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Amenities
Service was very good I had two meals in room and delivery quick and food very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yu Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff (reception, restaurant, cleaner)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathyrn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room smelled like stale cigarettes. Staff were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, close to all the key attractions & amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024