Island Bay
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Island Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Hnry Stadium
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Island Bay Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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Reviewed on 2026/5/17
Rydges Wellington Airport
Expensive but nice place to stay. Convenient and close as you can get to the airport!
Reviewed on 2026/5/18
Naumi Studio Wellington
Great location and friendly, professional staff. Room was exactly what we needed, clean, and well appointed.
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
Rydges Wellington
Wonderful location especially
Reviewed on 2026/5/17
ibis Wellington
Room was fine for an older hotel - clean with standard amenities. Air conditioning barely functioned which made for uncomfortable sleeping. For the price, the room was okay.
Reviewed on 2026/5/18
Other neighborhoods around Island Bay
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well-liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
Newtown
Experience a distinct character in this southern Wellington suburb, where you can visit Wellington Zoo or enjoy athletics and football at Newtown Park.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Rongotai
While Rongotai might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like ASB Sports Centre and Wellington Zoo.
Brooklyn
While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Central Park and Basin Reserve are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Central Park and Basin Reserve.
