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it is the second time that we stay at the Rydges Wellington Hotel. as in the previous time, we were pleased with our room which was large, with a big window looking at the city. the staff were helpful and friendly. there was, as before, a charge of 30 nz dollars a day for the car valet parking, but since it is in the centre of town, it is understandable. the only drawback, -and this seems to be common for the hotels here- is the high cost if we would have wanted to use internet. (you are given 20 minutes free, though) we would not doubt to come back here.

We stayed at the Travel Lodge Wellington from December 19-23 2012, and appreciated the warm welcome, efficiency and hospitality. The hotel is perfectly located; a few minutes walk from all the ‘attractions’ – museum, shops, restaurants, public transport, Wellington harbor, Parliament, Churches, supermarkets etc. The check-in/out process was seamless. All the staff were very courteous and delightful to deal with. The room was very clean with twin beds and practical layout. Breakfast buffet was adequate. Across the road are Starbucks and many eating places. As a frequent traveler, having stayed in hotels across Europe, USA and South East Asia, what makes the Travel Lodge Wellington stand out was the quality and friendliness of staff, and efficiency of management. I would recommend this hotel to stay in Wellington: great value, good location, providing the best of ‘kiwi’ hospitality. Special mention of the brilliant front desk staff – friendly, and competent. Appreciated the personalized management services of Mr Nigel Warwick,and Duty Manager Mr Avid. Thank you for a memorable stay in Wellington, NZ!

The single room is basic but has everything you need for a simple short stay. Probably the best basic room offering for budget range, room includes tv, tiny fridge and basin with hot water for washing face and brushing teeth which is great. You won't get the setup for this price anywhere else in Wellington CBD, it's extremely central close to major bus stop. The shared bathroom on the second floor has a private bath which is lovely. The shared kitchen facilities also basic but great, can get a bit busy or crowded when the hostel is full but the option to dine in the restaurant with a 10% guest discount is a great alternative. BBQ on Wednesday for $7 including drink, count me in! Everytime I have stayed here it feels like I'm the only person in the hotel which I love. It's generally quiet and the rooms are just the right amount of private. The high ceilings give the best illusion of space and adds a kitsch feel. I love this hotel and would highly recommend staying here.

Just a short walk from the waterfront and convenient to the bars and restaurants in central Wellington, this multi-storey backpackers had more of an industrial/ backpacker-factory feel than I'd have preferred, but it was fine for a couple of nights. WiFi throughout is only on a paid basis and the breakfast was overpriced. Desk staff were quite helpful though was twice sent in the wrong direction in my search for a power adapter -- thumbs up for trying, but if you don't know, better to say you don't know! Was in a six bed dorm, moderate size with three bunkbeds. Little to complain about -- clean and mattress was good. Room was on sixth floor with pretty good views. Bathrooms were likewise clean and well kept. Would I stay again? At a pinch, if I had to, but would probably try somewhere else first.

Logan Brown very close proximity, Havana bar & Restaurant, this was my favourite, easy walking to Cuba street, then down to Te Papa, Gallipoli exhibition was incredible. We took an Uber out to Maranui Cafe at Lyall Bay, exceptional breakfast, brunch food and the salads looked devine. Jumped in another cab to go to Weta Workshop, we did one tour $28 or you can opt to do 2 tours for $45, one was fab, really pleased we did the tour and they have a free video running which is really information you can watch in the cave. Birthday dinner at Ortega fish shack, this was the highlight, amazing food, great service and a wee pernod with great red wine. This place is a must for your visit to Wellington. Our hotel has a great pool/gym area and Sauna. The front reception area is nice to sit and read the paper, definitely come back again for a stay.

Stayed here for a day during my weekend trip to Wellington, a few months back and had a pleasant stay overall. Though I got there before the check-in time, the front desk executive was understanding of my situation and provided me a room which was being cleaned by housekeeping. They did a $10 charge on my credit card during check-in which was eventually reversed during check-out. The housekeeping staff were very polite and did a good job of getting the room ready. There was no air-con in the room but they provided a fan which seemed sufficient. The area around the hotel seemed safe at night. The positives of this hotel are its location and proximity to restaurants. On the whole, this property exceeded my expectations and is suitable for those looking for a stay at a central location in Wellington.

We had a fantastic stay at the Bolton Hotel in Wellington and wished we had been able to stay longer. I would definitely recommend this hotel , especially to families with children as the rooms were big with a large bedroom which had a separate bathroom, living area, and kitchen. The kitchen was fully equipped and even had a washer/dryer machine! The hotel was centrally located and we were able to leave our car in 'valet parking' at the hotel and walk around Wellington for the 2 days we were there. Everything that we wanted to do was within walking distance (the cable car up to the botanical gardens - which incidentally has a fantastic children's adventure playground area; the waterfront area with bars and cafes; the Te Papa museum; Lambton Quarter shopping area). The staff at the hotel were very friendly and happy to offer advice about things to do etc. We ate in the restaurant at the hotel on our first night and although they did not have a children's menu, the chef was able to whip up a more child-friendly meal for our children.

Loved this hotel! It was a good size with everything that we needed for a night. The parking was the only problem as the car park was full so we had to park across the road, costing us $38 overnight. The location is perfect with only a short walk to the main shopping and food. Also only 1GB of WiFi is provided, unlimited WiFi is $10. Overall it was a good stay and we would stay again.

My partner and I were stuck at Wellington airport after missing our flight and desperately needed somewhere to stay so we just booked the closest accommodation and hoped for the best. We were so pleased with the motel - from the free pickup to the spa bath, all the amenities were perfect. The bed was comfy, room was clean, bath was luxurious and the staff were so friendly (Sam, you're a star!). While the room was a bit smaller than the average motel room, it was more than enough for two people. There was ample seating including a bar-style counter in the kitchenette so we had somewhere to sit for dinner. I'm so glad we picked Airport Motel and I'll definitely book here again if I need accommodation close to the airport.

We were a group of 8 people ( 3 kids and 5 adults). And it meet out needs quite comfortably. Specially rooms with two bathroom were a bonus. The staff ( Night Manager Mr. Bharat) was very accommodating and helpful. Sharing his insight about the city based on our unique requirement was very much appreciated by evey one in our group. The location is super nice...and closer to all the attractions in Wellington. Plenty of food joints when a person leaves the hotel. Pomodoro Pizza and Punjab House were our selection. Security and Safety is super nice and comfortable car parking close to hotel.

the kingbed room was very large with plenty of space. the bathroom was generously supplied with soaps and shampoos each day. there was an iron and ironing board, which is not always provided in a 31/2 star hotel. the fridge is small but adequate. the location is central wellington and one block away from the best shopping street in wellington (lambton quay). the restaurant is good,though not cheap. the one complaint i would have with the room was that it lacked any drawers.

Stayed for 2 nights for business trip in a Studio apartment. The room is specious. Has all facilities. Washing machine and the dryer are the best! Caroline was really helpful friendly. I would highly recommend this property for either business trip or travelling with family. Just perfect! Location? In the middle of City. Guest will have access to the gym down the road plus shortcut walk through Lambton Quay St using the elevator of the building opposite (with your hotel key's swipe).

InterContinental Wellington is wonderful first class hotel which has everything you would expect from InterContinental. All my needs and expectations were met with high class standards. On my mind, this is the best hotel in Wellington now. Wonderful job of all staff members. Special thanks for everyone involved for making my daughter’s birthday celebration unforgettable!

The setup on Dixon was perfectly located in the city of Wellington. Friendly staff, clean room and good facilities. For example, guests could gym for free at the Les Mills gym which was a big bonus. Also free coffee, hot chocolate and tea. Only downside was that the room had no window and the airflow wasn't the best, but it's your own choice to book a room with a window of without. Would recommend a windowroom!

Everything was great - the room was really well equipped, the decor was nice, bed was huge and very comfy, it was spotlessly clean and the staff were nothing but smiling and helpful. It is very central but is tucked away up a small side street that is a bit of a pain to get to but it was very quiet, unlike any of the hotels in Cuba St (you've been warned!!). This is going to be my default hotel in Wellington from now on.... top class.

If you are searching for a place to stay in Wellington, check out the Novotel. My husband and i stayed at the Novotel for 6 nights and we had a wonderful stay. The location of the hotel is convenient and within walking distance to many shops/restaurants, the waterfront, beehive, and cable cart-you don't need a car to get around being the city is so compact and makes for a great walk. The hotel's front desk staffs were wonderful and very helpful with all our questions. We really enjoyed our visit to wellington and wished we could have stayed longer but we will definitely return in a year or two and will definitely stay at the Novotel again.

My fiance and I had an 8-hour layover in Wellington so we decided to stay at the Airport Motor Lodge to get a few hours sleep before getting on a very early flight. We got to the motel at about 10:30pm and the man who greeted us when we checked in was very friendly and hospitable. He showed us our room, gave us information regarding the property (what to do if you check out early, where to get food on the way back to the airport, etc). The room was very spacious and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom had toiletries, which was a nice surprise for a motel! It was an easy check out at 3.30am and only a short 8-10 minute walk to the airport. Definitely recommend this place, especially if you want a few hours sleep in between 2 flights.

On a budget? Then Brentwood is perfect. Excellent value if you just need a place to sleep and leave your bags while touring the city. Comfort level is similar to most hotels. Clean and quiet. There is the infrequent sound of plane's taking off, but only the most noise-sensitive person is going to notice. Airport collection is easy as. Go to the airport information desk and dial 3 on the wall-phone to speak directly to the hotel. There is a day room at reception to leave bags after check-out if your flight is later in the day so you can return for the shuttle bus back to the airport. Brentwood is close to several bus routes making getting around Wellington simple. An all day GoBus pass is available for $9.50 after 9am. The number 2 bus will get you to the City Centre for restaurants, shops, bay plaza and the Cable Car up to the botanic gardens and plantarium. In the other direction this bus can drop you one block from the Weta Workshop which was our main reason for our Wellington visit.

One of the best hostel experiences I have ever had. Very clean and comfortable, kitchen is well appointed, and the staff was terrific. I stayed both in a double room (1 night) and 6 person bunk (2 nights)- both were great, only complaint would be no lockers for personal items but I have found lack of lockers common in NZ. It is a good 20-30 min walk to downtown Wellington but its easy to catch a bus from the nearby station (5min walk + 5 min bus ride running every 2-5 mins) for $2. Don't be afraid to ask staff for recommendations, they are very helpful and honest.

We ended our trip to the North Island with five days in Wellington, staying five nights at the Capital View Motor Inn. When we were searching for accommodation in Wellington, we looked a variety of options. We were hoping to have three key things - parking, a kitchen (so we had the option of preparing meals if and when we wanted to), and something located in the city. We found all three at the Capital View Motor Inn. Many of the other options we'd short-listed would have meant compromising on one of these three, or paying significantly more. The Innkeeper, Mark, was a joy to speak with. His friendly and welcoming demeanour made us feel like we were at home. This is certainly one place we'd book again if we were to return to Wellington.

I am satisfied with Waterloo hotel. I travelled with sleeper naked bus previously, from Auckland to Wellington and this hotel located just next to the nakedbus's bus stop in Wellington so it makes us easier to mobilize. Also it is located a the center of everything, you could easily walk from Waterloo to the most every spot in Wellington. Value for money. Clean. The only negativity i had there was because the temperature is low back then (around 11-18 celcius) and i think theres no heater whatsoever in the lounge room or in the room. So it's a bit cold. But if you didnt spent too much on the lounge room, or you close the window, it'll be ok tho. :D Hope my review helps.

This hostel is located right in the heart of Wellington. It gives it a great urban feel, and is centrally located near all the attractions and, for ease of access, many stores. The facility offers many amenities such as a café, kitchen, all the areas that you would expect from a hostel. It was also very clean and tidy. I stayed in a private room, as that was all they had from booking last minute, but even the private room was very comfy and cozy. The staff was very friendly and was kind to note the features as this was my first time staying with them. Overall, it was worth the value. If I was staying a longer stay in Wellington, I would’ve definitely booked a traditional shared room (I love meeting new people).