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 top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene 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.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.
Island Bay Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Amazing reception staff, who let us check in early, very friendly and helpful. The room was also clean, spacious and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 2025/11/23
Rydges Wellington Airport
We often stay here when we are travelling. The hotel is comfortable and clean. We don’t have breakfast as we are usually on an early morning flight but have dinner which has been good. The staff are always helpful.
Reviewed on 2025/11/27
Rydges Wellington
Great service from young nan who fixed our heating and garaged our car. Convenient location. Pool looks great.
Reviewed on 2025/11/26
Bolton Hotel
Excellent service, spotless, great location. 5 minutes walk to Parliament building . Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 2025/11/26
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and comfortable, had everything we needed and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 2025/11/28
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location and surprisingly quiet considering there was a lot on in Wellington that weekend. Room was spacious and well appointed.
Reviewed on 2025/11/25
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.
Brooklyn
While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Basin Reserve and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
