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 14 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. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Wellington Waterfront

Kwok Kwong

₩149,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A long dining table set for a meal with various dishes, glasses, and a pool table in the background.

2. QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront

Louise

₩207,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

3. U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Wellington Waterfront

Angela

₩158,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

4. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

paula

₩229,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

A hotel lobby with a central staircase, seating area, reception desk, and framed artwork on the walls.

5. Oaks Wellington Hotel

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Simon

₩113,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

6. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Waterfront

Kailie

₩101,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A buffet with various food items and beverages, a coffee station, and a salad bar.

7. West Plaza Hotel

Te Aro, 0.3 km from Wellington Waterfront

Kimberley

₩105,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Ashley

₩122,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A restaurant with a long dining table set for a meal, large windows, and city lights visible outside.

9. Rydges Wellington

Pipitea, 0.9 km from Wellington Waterfront

Srikant

₩158,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Enrico

₩151,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent entrance with a canopy.

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Rachel

₩120,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent 'Ibis Hotel' sign.

12. ibis Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

suraya

₩99,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A modern hotel dining area with a long table set for four, a staircase with a glass railing, and a large window offering a view of the city.

13. Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Kevin

₩80,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

14. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.5 km from Wellington Waterfront

Susan

₩140,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

15. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Wellington Waterfront

Georgia

₩110,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a laptop, and two red chairs.

16. Novotel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Wellington Waterfront

Nik Roné

₩143,045 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

17. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.7 km from Wellington Waterfront

Norman

₩122,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a seating area, and a sign indicating a fire door.

18. The Viv Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Wellington Waterfront

Carey

₩78,410 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

19. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.1 km from Wellington Waterfront

Angie Kim

₩167,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

20. Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Wellington Waterfront

Gretchen

₩96,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

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Compare popular hotels in Wellington Waterfront

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 438 reviews	View
QT Wellington	5.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Quest 256 Lambton	3.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 809 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 253 reviews	View

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 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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A mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.

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Top Wellington Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean, the staff is fantastic, the location is perfect. Easy access to Lambton Quay for buses, restaurants, shops, the cable car station to ride up for great scenic views and proximity to the observatory. A couple of blocks to waterfront for ferry rides, museums, restaurants, and shops. Definitely coming back on our next visit to Wellington."

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Good location with lower level entry straight on to Lambton Quay despite reception being way up on 6th floor on Gilmer Terrace. Close to all major shops including Woolworths supermarket. Quite nice well-appointed. 2 bedroom apartment. Good heating and air conditioning. Washing machine and dryer were a bonus after several days travelling. Single drawer dishwasher (Fisher & Paykell?) did not wash cups and plates adequately on standard setting. Contents of dishwasher were still wet at end of cycle. We had to use tea towel to dry them. We hand-washed our crockery and cutlery after trying dishwasher on day 1. Rather noisy from Lambton Quay traffic - does it have double glazing? Bedroom curtains were a bit old and did not blackout all the light from Lambton Quay adequately. Access alleyway to downstairs entry was consistently dirty with rubbish floating round during our stay. Parking was a problem with parking building being at least 100 metres up the road. I generally resent parking charges - this place charged me $NZ 96.00 for 3 days parking. Temporary parking outside reception was tight- it took me a 6-point turn to back out of it."

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Our top choices for Wellington Waterfront hotels

1. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

2. QT Wellington

3. U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection

4. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

5. Oaks Wellington Hotel

6. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

7. West Plaza Hotel

8. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

9. Rydges Wellington

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

12. ibis Wellington

13. Travelodge Hotel Wellington

14. Boulcott Suites

15. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

16. Novotel Wellington

17. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

18. The Viv Hotel Wellington

19. Bolton Hotel

20. Naumi Studio Wellington

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Where to stay in Wellington Waterfront

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Te Aro

Petone

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Mount Cook

Top Wellington Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

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