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Our top choices for Karaka Bays hotels

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1. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
3.4 km from Karaka Bays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Location is perfect for that early morning flight. Great food options at the airport, and comfortable rooms."
Australia
Elizabeth
The price is ₩125,759
₩144,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Rydges Wellington Airport
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (316 reviews)
"Convenient location, short drive to Ferry terminal."
United States
Pedro
The price is ₩117,872
₩135,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A lobby with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

3. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
Kilbirnie, 3.2 km from Karaka Bays
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff were excellent, great location."
Australia
Rachelle
The price is ₩102,011
₩117,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Brentwood Hotel
A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a marina with boats, and a hill in the background.

4. Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
4.0 star property
Mount Victoria, 3.8 km from Karaka Bays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel and lovely staff"
Australia
Victoria
The price is ₩102,011
₩117,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent building with a flat roof and multiple windows.

5. Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 4 km from Karaka Bays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"good place to stay, easy parking and walking distance to restaurants and bars"
Australia
Cameron
The price is ₩92,139
₩105,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Bay Plaza Hotel
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6. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.3 km from Karaka Bays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (785 reviews)
"Beautiful stay with great Brekky service - all amenities were great!"
Australia
ANITA
The price is ₩167,824
₩192,998 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Sofitel Wellington
A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

7. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.1 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,806 reviews)
"Super nice and good location."
Canada
Kailie
The price is ₩100,732
₩115,842 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

8. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.3 km from Karaka Bays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, nice rooms, and good food!"
United States
Angie Kim
The price is ₩152,687
₩175,590 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Bolton Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

9. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"Friendly staff & clean rooms, spa bath in family room was a bonus"
Australia
Stephen
The price is ₩132,018
₩151,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Southgate Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

10. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 4.5 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (603 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay."
Australia
Kylie
The price is ₩108,908
₩125,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a sofa set, a dining table, and a vase of flowers.

11. Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
4.5 star property
Pipitea, 5 km from Karaka Bays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
Srikant
The price is ₩113,791
₩130,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Rydges Wellington
A hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating area, reception desk, and framed artwork on the walls.

12. Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room comfortable bed helpful staff"
Australia
Joe
The price is ₩98,062
₩112,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Oaks Wellington Hotel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

13. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 4.2 km from Karaka Bays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (863 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Small but nice rooms that are perfect for just sleeping for a few nights. Excellently stationed just off of Courtenay place and the staff are always lovely. Would happily stay here again."
Australia
Ashley
The price is ₩106,032
₩121,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

14. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
4.0 star property
Hataitai, 2.2 km from Karaka Bays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (338 reviews)
"Nice location - friendly staff."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is ₩113,074
₩130,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

15. Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
Pipitea, 5.1 km from Karaka Bays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (589 reviews)
"We had stayed there before, we came back to stay again and we will come back!"
Australia
Megan
The price is ₩103,364
₩118,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Quest on Thorndon
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

16. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 5 km from Karaka Bays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Love the room and friendly staffs. The place is very affordable and accessible to everything."
Australia
Enrico
The price is ₩130,966
₩150,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

17. Airport Stays

Airport Stays
3.0 star property
Miramar, 3 km from Karaka Bays
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"Perfectly located just a short walk from the airport. A lovely quiet place with well appointed rooms and comfy beds. Also there is a bus stop right outside and several restaurants located close by."
Australia
Claire
The price is ₩127,020
₩146,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Airport Stays
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large decorative sculpture.

18. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
4.5 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 4.2 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and appealing decorations in both the public area and guest room. Very nice breakfast with lots of choices."
Canada
Kwok Kwong
The price is ₩111,946
₩128,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Room

19. QT Wellington

QT Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 4.2 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Very central. Fantastic staff."
Australia
Louise
The price is ₩139,642
₩160,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
QT Wellington
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a seating area, and a sign indicating a fire door.

20. The Viv Hotel Wellington

The Viv Hotel Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.2 km from Karaka Bays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (749 reviews)
"Nice hotel in Wellington. Close to Victoria park and walkable to Cuba Street. Room was clean and nice. We stayed only one night to take ferry next day. Location as great to walk park and evening on Cuba Street."
Canada
Carey
The price is ₩83,711
₩96,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
The Viv Hotel Wellington
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Compare top hotels in Karaka Bays

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

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 star property
3.4 km from Karaka Bays
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A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

4.5 star property
Newtown, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
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A lobby with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

Brentwood Hotel

3.5 star property
Kilbirnie, 3.2 km from Karaka Bays
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A waterfront hotel with multiple floors, a marina with boats, and a hill in the background.

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

4.0 star property
Mount Victoria, 3.8 km from Karaka Bays
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A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent building with a flat roof and multiple windows.

Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 4 km from Karaka Bays
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9.2
Wonderful
1,006 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
316 reviews
8.2
Very good
1,002 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,003 reviews
8.0
Very good
1,001 reviews
The price is ₩125,759
₩144,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
The price is ₩117,872
₩135,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
The price is ₩102,011
₩117,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The price is ₩102,011
₩117,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
The price is ₩92,139
₩105,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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Where to stay in Karaka Bays

Find the best Karaka Bays areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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.

A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

Wellington Waterfront

The ample dining options and fascinating museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

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.

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

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

Top Karaka Bays Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

8/10 Good
"The room was very clean and nicely styled. The staff are nice and very helpful. The room was a bit small for two people and luggage, but we still enjoyed it."
Nancy 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Naumi Studio Wellington

Frequently asked questions

What is Karaka Bays like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Wellington's Karaka Bays neighborhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Scorching Bay Beach as part of your Karaka Bays travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Karaka Bays, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Karaka Bays.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Karaka Bays?
To find more details about changing or cancelling your trip to Karaka Bays, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Wellington neighborhood?
Scorching Bay Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Karaka Bays. While you're out sightseeing, The Weta Cave and Massey Memorial are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wellington.