What is Wellington Waterfront like?

Wellington Waterfront is a welcoming neighborhood known for its array of dining options and popular art scene. Be sure to check out Te Papa and TSB Bank Arena as part of your Wellington Waterfront travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Wellington Waterfront?

Based on our traveler data, Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT is one of the top choices for your stay in Wellington Waterfront. This hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include QT Wellington and U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Wellington Waterfront area?

When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Wellington, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Wellington Waterfront.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Wellington Waterfront, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Wellington Waterfront.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Wellington Waterfront?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Wellington Waterfront, click here .

What are the top things to see and do in Wellington Waterfront?

Wellington Waterfront's sights and attractions like Circa Theatre, Te Papa, and Museum of Wellington City and Sea offer insight into the local culture. You could also plan a visit to TSB Bank Arena or New Zealand Portrait Gallery while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Wellington Waterfront include City-to-Sea Bridge, Frank Kitts Park, and Michael Fowler Centre. When you're sightseeing in Wellington, Civic Square and City Gallery Wellington are also worth a stop.

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1. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront

Judy

￥19,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

2. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Wellington Waterfront

Joanne De

￥21,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

3. QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront

Te Tane

￥25,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

4. Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Allen

￥12,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

5. Oaks Wellington Hotel

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Susan

￥14,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

6. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Waterfront

Jo

￥13,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

7. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Waterfront

Shelley

￥15,580 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

8. Astelia Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Phyl

￥15,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

9. West Plaza Hotel

Te Aro, 0.3 km from Wellington Waterfront

Elena

￥14,069 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

10. Bay Plaza Hotel

Oriental Bay, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Emily

￥13,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

11. The Viv Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Wellington Waterfront

Carey

￥12,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

12. Quest Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Daniel

￥12,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Luxury Penthouse, City View (4 King Beds) | Balcony

13. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Gayle

￥16,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Alastair

￥16,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

15. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Mario

￥12,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

16. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.7 km from Wellington Waterfront

Morgan

￥15,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

17. ibis Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Kate

￥11,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

18. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Tamara

￥16,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

19. Trinity Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Laurence

￥10,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View | City view

20. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Waimarie

￥19,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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Where to stay in Wellington Waterfront

Find the best Wellington Waterfront areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.

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A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

Te Aro

Discover New Zealand's largest entertainment district, bustling with bars, clubs, theaters, and galleries. Explore Te Aro Park, the waterfront area, and Cuba Street's vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants.

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A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Nestled between the Hutt River and Wellington Harbour, Petone boasts a sandy beach for family swimming and a historic main street with unique businesses. Explore the Petone Settlers Museum or stroll along the Hutt River.

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A modern building with a circular design, a flag on top, and a tree with red flowers in the foreground.

Pipitea

If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Hnry Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

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A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Wellington Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent small apartment hotel, great for 2 nights. Good large bed, well appointed kitchen, including washer dryer, fridge, microwave, ironing board and iron, hob and sink. Crockery and irons for 3, dish soap, cloths and tea towels! Possibly the cleanest room I have ever stopped in, it smelt new on arrival. Room was refreshed (bins emptied and new toilet roll) they don’t make your bed but you can request it. Only negative was no in room safe, but not really an issue. Easy access to busses, the waterfront and easy level walk from railway station. Perfect, would stay again"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8/10 Good

"Great views of harbour from the junior suite where we stayed. Lounge is right next door so great access for free snacks and non alcoholic drinks, but you do hear others going into it too. Worth it though. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Location is really good, within walking distance of everything in the city that you want to see. I would stay there again easily."

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Easy to get in and out. Super close to New World and city centre for food. Restaurant on site was over priced and the tap beer wasn't great. TV channels had major interference with weather so couldn't watch TV. Bit disappointing. Shower must be set on a temp as I had it as hot as it would go and it wasn't hot enough. All in all, great stay."

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"My stay couldn’t have gone better. The staff were all very courteous, and attentive. My flight landed a bit early for check-in and while I dropped my bags off the staff at the front desk was able to get my room turned over remarkably quickly for me which was very appreciated after a long flight. I had one small issue with the laundry in my room and they had their maintenance team take care of it while I was out for the day. I would highly recommend staying here! Also the location was absolutely perfect, easy to walk to just about anywhere downtown."

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Our top choices for Wellington Waterfront hotels

1. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

2. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

3. QT Wellington

4. Travelodge Hotel Wellington

5. Oaks Wellington Hotel

6. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

7. Quest 256 Lambton

8. Astelia Apartment Hotel

9. West Plaza Hotel

10. Bay Plaza Hotel

11. The Viv Hotel Wellington

12. Quest Wellington

13. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

15. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

16. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

17. ibis Wellington

18. The Cobbler Hotel

19. Trinity Hotel Wellington

20. Boulcott Suites

Where to stay in Wellington Waterfront

Wellington CBD

Te Aro

Petone

Pipitea

Mount Victoria

Top Wellington Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

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