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Bolton Hotel

4.5 star property
Families find the perfect balance of luxury and fun at this Wellington CBD hotel, where the indoor pool creates memorable moments together near Te Papa

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The Bolton Hotel in Wellington CBD welcomes visitors with a cozy fireplace and rejuvenating sauna. Enjoy the indoor pool and meals at Artisan Dining House from breakfast to dinner, including kids' options. Guests appreciate free in-room WiFi, plus access to the bar and gym.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥14,992
￥17,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Residence Suite | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPad

Residence Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, iPad

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2094, Wellington, Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lambton Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellington Cable Car - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 8 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Concorde Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bethel Woods - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Ark Teahouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Where's Charlie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bolton Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Te Papa
At Bolton Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Artisan Dining House, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 137 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like iPads and pillow menus. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 40 per night)
  • Limited onsite valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 25 to 35 for adults and NZD 25 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Artisan Cafe
  • Artisan Dining House

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 750 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2005
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPad

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2026 to April 21 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 35 for adults, and NZD 25 to 35 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Bolton Hotel Wellington
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Hotel Bolton
Bolton Hotel Hotel
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Bolton Hotel Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Does Bolton Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bolton Hotel?

As of Jan 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bolton Hotel on Jan 5, 2026 start from ￥14,992, 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.

Is Bolton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for NZD 40 per day. Extended parking is available for NZD 40 per night.

What time is check-in at Bolton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bolton Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bolton Hotel located?

This family-friendly Wellington hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of St Andrew's on the Terrace and Te Papa. Lambton Quay and Turnbull House are just steps away. Wellington Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bolton Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jinsun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rode the tram up to the park and walked down through its different themed sections—loved how the hotel was right at the end
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff but limited parking meant we had to park next door.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pros: the location, view and pool were good. Staff were polite and helpful. The room was clean and kitchen area was great. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. Cons: the room needs a refresh in terms of carpet and drawer unit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room & great views. Some staff service was slow in the restaurent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, with small kitchenette. Staff was very friendly. Parking is tough, but that is true throughout the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet room, with great coffee, and a fantastic location. It was walkable to everything I wanted to do/see. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great premises, close to everything to do in town. Great, professional friendly service. The suite of 2 bedrooms is fantastic, with everything you might need. Highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joelin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Courteous staff. Clean rooms. Well appointed. Good location. Room had some wear and tear which was unexpected for a five star hotel. But overall, quite nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaye

Great service, clean and tidy room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and they made you feel important. The room was lovely and perfectly situated for adventures.
The exterior
The view from the upstairs bar
The room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mojdeh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, spotless, great location. 5 minutes walk to Parliament building . Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay in luxury!! From the moment we walked in the door we were spoilt...receptionist checkin was delightful and night watchmsn a real treat. Loved the room, location will definitely book again!! Qell done team!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful team, and suite had everything we needed, plus good location near lots of good dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to the TSB Arena, easy walk to shops and dining, amazing helpful staff and a beautiful room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

Charming Hotel

Great hotel in an excellent location with a very nice restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jitya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room for family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice visit. A very quiet area at the weekend but not far to walk to shops, cafes, bars etc. staff are always really nice, the room we selected was big, spacious, and had a very comfy bed. All makes for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. Helpful, kind and funny. Room was comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem in the centre of town close to everything. Don’t overlook it in your search for accommodation in downtown Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riva

Liked: Amenities
Staff are really accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025