Wellington Luxury Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in Wellington
Wellington’s luxury hotels blend contemporary design, impeccable service and sweeping harbour or city views, making the compact capital an elegant base for exploring its vibrant dining, arts and waterfront scenes. For the best experience, opt for a suite with a view, prioritize properties with acclaimed in-house dining and spa facilities, and lean on concierge-curated winery, gallery or harbour excursions—booking in shoulder seasons often yields quieter stays and better value.
Best Luxury Hotels in Wellington
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Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
Perched above Wellington’s vibrant Cuban Quarter and tucked between the city’s scenic hills, Mövenpick Hotel Wellington offers freshly refurbished guest rooms and suites, an on-site restaurant and easy access to the cafés, restaurants and theatres lining Cuba Street. - Central location in the Cuban Quarter - Refurbished rooms and suites - On-site restaurant - Steps from Cuba Street dining and theatres - Scenic hill and city views
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
West Plaza Hotel
Willis Village
Copthorne Hotel Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington sits a short 5-minute walk from Te Papa Museum and about 2.5 km from the Wellington Cable Car, with the Interislander Ferry Terminal less than a 10-minute drive away; guests enjoy unlimited WiFi and can dine in One80° on the 7th floor, which serves a full breakfast buffet and à la carte dinner with stunning views over Wellington City and the harbour, while many rooms feature private balconies and some offer direct Wellington Harbour views. The hotel provides a business centre, guest laundry, dry cleaning/ironing services, concierge and leisure desk, and complimentary access to the nearby Freyberg Fitness Centre. - Excellent harbour and city views from rooms and One80° - Prime central location near Te Papa and transport links - Rooms with private balconies - Unlimited WiFi throughout the stay - Complimentary access to Freyberg Fitness Centre
Naumi Studio Wellington
Naumi Studio Wellington is centrally located on vibrant Cuba Street, putting funky cafés, lively bars, art galleries, restaurants and shopping within easy walking distance; Te Papa Museum is less than a mile away and Wellington Airport is about a 15-minute drive. - Prime Cuba Street location - Steps from cafés, bars, galleries and shops - Te Papa Museum under 1 mile away - Roughly 15-minute drive to Wellington Airport - Excellent base for exploring the city on foot
Wellesley Boutique Hotel
Wellesley Boutique Hotel is a 4-star boutique property in the heart of Wellington offering free Wi‑Fi and spacious guest rooms with Georgian-style furnishings; it sits about 10 minutes from Westpac Stadium, Queen's Wharf Event Centre and Lambton Harbour, a 5-minute walk from David Jones department store, has secure undercover parking available nearby, and is roughly a 20-minute drive from Wellington Airport. - Free Wi‑Fi - Central location near stadium, waterfront and shopping - Spacious rooms with Georgian-style décor - Secure undercover parking nearby - About 20 minutes to Wellington Airport
QT Wellington
Doubletree By Hilton Wellington
Doubletree By Hilton Wellington sits in the heart of Wellington’s CBD, a short 450-metre walk from the waterfront, offering guests an easy city escape with convenient access to nearby attractions and business districts; on-site dining at Spring restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a menu inspired by Asian and European cuisines. - Central CBD location - Only 450 m to the waterfront - On-site Spring restaurant open all day - Asian- and European-inspired menu - Great for both leisure and business travelers
Astelia Apartment Hotel
Astelia Apartment Hotel sits centrally in Wellington’s Willis Street shopping quarter, offering a choice of spacious studio-style or open-plan one-bedroom apartments and is just a five-minute walk from the city centre. - Central Wellington location - In Willis Street shopping quarter - Spacious studio-style and open-plan one-bedroom apartments - Five-minute walk to the city centre - Close to shopping and urban amenities
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport is a 4.5-star hotel situated directly above Wellington Airport’s international terminal, offering stylish, contemporary rooms with free unlimited WiFi, a fitness centre, an on-site restaurant and bar, room service and a 24-hour front desk; the city centre is approximately a 20-minute drive away. - Directly above international terminal - Fitness centre, restaurant and bar on site - Free unlimited WiFi - 24-hour front desk and room service - About 20 minutes to Wellington CBD