The Best Hotels Closest to Island Bay Beach in Wellington for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a black faucet, and a built-in oven.

A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with flowers, and a view of houses through a large window.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining table set with white plates and glasses, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. U Suites Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie, 3.2 km from Island Bay Beach

Nicole

₩145,255

₩167,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

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

A bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.

2. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rongotai, 3.5 km from Island Bay Beach

Brian

₩137,300

₩157,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

3. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 5.6 km from Island Bay Beach

Kelly

₩137,425

₩158,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A round table with a floral centerpiece, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a building with large windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with arched windows.

4. Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 5.4 km from Island Bay Beach

Brent

₩100,224

₩115,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

5. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 5.5 km from Island Bay Beach

Rachel

₩84,365

₩97,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

6. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 7.1 km from Island Bay Beach

Timothy

₩167,041

₩192,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 3.9 km from Island Bay Beach

Pedro

₩109,068

₩125,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a contact number, and the name 'Airport Stays' indicating a Wellington accommodation.

A modern hotel room with a compact kitchenette, a grey carpet, a wooden desk, and a grey chair.

A modern dining area with a wooden table and two dark blue chairs with a unique design.

8. Airport Stays

Miramar, 3.8 km from Island Bay Beach

Claire

₩127,082

₩146,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

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

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

9. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 7.1 km from Island Bay Beach

Shane

₩130,355

₩149,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 5.7 km from Island Bay Beach

Nga Tokorua

₩106,716

₩122,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A group of people dining at a table with a city view.

Three children looking out a large window at a cityscape with mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a city view.

A modern living room with a blue patterned wall, a fireplace, and a yellow sofa.

11. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 5.6 km from Island Bay Beach

Emma

₩110,803

₩127,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 6.6 km from Island Bay Beach

Mohammad

₩106,120

₩122,038 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.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

13. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 5.6 km from Island Bay Beach

Norman

₩111,426

₩128,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

14. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 6.5 km from Island Bay Beach

Rob

₩201,230

₩231,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

15. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

15.6 km from Island Bay Beach

Eric

₩117,256

₩134,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a whiteboard.

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

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

16. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 6.6 km from Island Bay Beach

Julie

₩91,054

₩104,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two beds, dark headboards, white bedding, and a large window with curtains.

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

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

17. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 6.5 km from Island Bay Beach

Georgia

₩89,864

₩103,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and stools.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and a television.

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a large reception desk, a flat-screen TV displaying a welcome message, and a potted orchid.

18. ibis Wellington

Wellington CBD, 6.7 km from Island Bay Beach

suraya

₩77,396

₩89,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

A hotel room with a bed, a round mirror, a small table with chairs, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and a large window with curtains.

19. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Te Aro, 5.3 km from Island Bay Beach

Kylie

₩121,056

₩139,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

A modern hotel room with a living area, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large mirror.

A swimming pool with people enjoying the water.

A restaurant setting with wooden chairs, a table with plates of food, glasses of wine, and a burger.

20. Brentwood Hotel

Kilbirnie, 3.6 km from Island Bay Beach

Sheng

₩104,810

₩120,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Island Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
U Suites Kilbirnie	8.6 Excellent 40 reviews	View
Rydges Wellington Airport	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
Naumi Studio Wellington	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Liberty Apartment Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 210 reviews	View

Top Island Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great location in downtown close to Lambton quay with shopping and restaurants aplenty. Parking available at a fee which is handy and also convenient being along the side of the hotel. Our room was a 1 bedroom with separate lounge/kitchenette so space was comfortable as were the beds. Bathroom is tight however with very small shower cubicle only so if you are above average size you will struggle. Overall great stay so would recommend."

The Viv Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed here last year, but just for one night, and must have been upgraded, as it was quite a large room. But the downside was that it was at the fornt of the hotel, on Vivian Street, and sadly quite noisy. This time, I was here for a week, in a basic room. And I was more than happy with it. Although not a lot of room to snack and store clothes, it was immaculately clean and modern - and most importantly of all, quiet. The only downside was that being on Level 1, it had the carpark right behind it, so you would get some occasional noise. But so cozy and relaxing. Can't really rate the hotel too much on it's facilities, as they are vey basic, but what they have is fine, and the hotel is extremely clean. If you utilise the hotel's limited overnight parking, it can be a bit pricey, but that's Wellington. Street parking is available in the surrounding areas, but I would suggest downloading the PayMyPark app to make it easier. Overnight it's free, but at least with the app, you can buy parking from your phone without having to go out to your car. It's in a great location, with an easy walk to many great restaurants, bars, and cafes nearby. A few shady characters around, but just stick to the main streets, and you'll be fine. Will always stay here in Wellington when I'm in town. Really like this place."

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

10/10 Excellent

"A clean, modern hotel with good amenities in the room and friendly staff. Easy to drive into the city centre."

Rydges Wellington Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely convenient stay for transioning through Wellington airport. Could not be easier."

Oaks Wellington Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and tidy. Very handy location for attending music venues, restaurants etc."

Naumi Studio Wellington

8/10 Good

"It is as funky as the photos! Everything we needed, with some fun not just a white room. Not that sound proof but that's an old building fur you. Great location and super friendly staff"

Southgate Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Was handy to the hospital and I was able to extend my stay. Nice size unit."

Naumi Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"Awesome quirky decor in this boutique hotel.Good location but the car park was a bit of a challenge. Bar & restaurant looked great ,although we did not have a meal here."

Airport Stays

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Other attractions near Island Bay Beach

Wellington Zoo

8.6/10 (473 reviews)

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

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Houghton Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Houghton Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Princess Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Princess Beach during your travels in Wellington? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Red Rocks Reserve

You can take time to visit Red Rocks Reserve during your travels to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Berhampore Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Wellington at Berhampore Golf Club. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Carlucci Land

You can take time to visit Carlucci Land during your travels to Wellington. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Newtown Park

8.2/10 (57 reviews)

Catch an event at Newtown Park during your trip to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Tarakena Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tarakena Bay during your travels in Wellington. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Island Bay Beach?

Island Bay Beach is located in Wellington. This welcoming area is known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Island Bay Beach?

Rydges Wellington Airport is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Island Bay Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Brentwood Hotel and U Suites Kilbirnie.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Island Bay Beach?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Island Bay Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Island Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Island Bay Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Island Bay Beach?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Island Bay Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Island Bay Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory. Sights like Old St Paul's, Te Aro Pa, and Parliament House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at St James Theatre, Michael Fowler Centre, and Embassy Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

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Our top choices for Island Bay Beach hotels

1. U Suites Kilbirnie

2. Rydges Wellington Airport

3. The Intrepid Hotel

4. Naumi Studio Wellington

5. Liberty Apartment Hotel

6. Sofitel Wellington

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

8. Airport Stays

9. Bolton Hotel

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

11. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

13. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

14. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

15. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

16. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

17. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

18. ibis Wellington

19. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

20. Brentwood Hotel

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Top Island Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

The Viv Hotel Wellington

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Rydges Wellington Airport

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Naumi Studio Wellington

Southgate Motor Inn

Naumi Hotel Wellington

Airport Stays

Other attractions near Island Bay Beach

Wellington Zoo

Houghton Bay Beach

Princess Beach

Red Rocks Reserve

Berhampore Golf Club

Carlucci Land

Newtown Park

Tarakena Bay

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