The Best Hotels Closest to Zealandia in Wellington for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 1.9 km from Zealandia

Shelley

NT$2,090

NT$2,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

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

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.8 km from Zealandia

Kelly

NT$3,534

NT$4,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 2 km from Zealandia

Tamara

NT$2,237

NT$2,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 2.1 km from Zealandia

Bekah

NT$3,988

NT$4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

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

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1.8 km from Zealandia

Norman

NT$2,519

NT$2,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.9 km from Zealandia

Sarah

NT$2,604

NT$2,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

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

7. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 2.7 km from Zealandia

Julian

NT$3,440

NT$3,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

8. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 2 km from Zealandia

Florian

NT$1,830

NT$2,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

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

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

9. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 2.1 km from Zealandia

Anna

NT$3,112

NT$3,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

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, 2.3 km from Zealandia

Gayle

NT$2,519

NT$2,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

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.

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 2 km from Zealandia

Rob

NT$4,801

NT$5,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 2.1 km from Zealandia

Caitlyn

NT$1,887

NT$2,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

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

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

13. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.9 km from Zealandia

Mohammad

NT$2,069

NT$2,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window.

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.9 km from Zealandia

Mega

NT$3,037

NT$3,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

15. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 2.8 km from Zealandia

Glen

NT$2,799

NT$3,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

16. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 1.8 km from Zealandia

NT$2,315

NT$2,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

17. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 1.7 km from Zealandia

Waimarie

NT$2,888

NT$3,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

18. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 2.2 km from Zealandia

Judy

NT$3,291

NT$3,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

A bar area with a circular marble counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and red bar stools.

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.8 km from Zealandia

Con

NT$2,698

NT$3,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.8 km from Zealandia

Christina

NT$2,008

NT$2,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Zealandia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 793 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 245 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View

Top Zealandia Hotel Reviews

ibis Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were really comfortable and clean, they had everything you could need and the beds were divine."

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything about Naumi. Helpful staff dedicated to doing a great job and they really make the hotel shine."

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Really liked staying here spacious room clean and very well equipped enjoyed the dining room and the lounge area had plenty of space and then the communication with the staff was great. They offered me some great service. I’ll be using this hotel again."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and perfect location"

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A great stay, everything went to plan, thank you. Enjoyed the extra facilities."

Rydges Wellington

8/10 Good

"Rydges Wellington is a good hotel, we had a lovely room that had views to the harbour which was nice - the room was very clean, hotel staff lovely, however the heater / air con in the room is old and very loud."

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"The view from the 22nd floor was amazing. Staff were very helpful and the whole hotel was well maintained and very clean. The only difficulty we had was the parking. The parking spots were very tight for the size of our vehicle but we did get our car to fit in the parking spot eventually. Besides the parking, we had a beautiful time while staying at the James cook hotel and we will definitely return to stay again the next time we are back in Wellington. Thank you to the team at the James cook hotel"

Bolton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Room, close to city for variety dining"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic staff, great checkin. Thanks so much for the car parking. Room was spotless. Loved the breakfast. Fantastic manager of this area. Overall a wonderful quick no fuss stay. Well Done to everyone!!!"

Other attractions near Zealandia

A historic windmill exhibit with a wooden structure, glass panels, and a metal fence.

Cable Car Museum

This free museum tells the story of Wellington’s cable car since its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century.

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A large glass conservatory surrounded by manicured gardens and a hilltop house.

Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (620 reviews)

A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.

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A historic building with a central dome, large windows, and a flagpole.

Victoria University of Wellington

8.8/10 (368 reviews)

Explore the campus of Victoria University of Wellington as part of your travels around Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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A brick observatory with a large dome under a clear blue sky.

Carter Observatory

8.4/10 (42 reviews)

Look at the rings of Saturn, touch rocks that have fallen from space and go on a virtual journey to the farthest regions of our solar system.

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Wrights Hill Fortress

You can learn about the history of Wellington with a visit to Wrights Hill Fortress.

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Kelburn Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kelburn Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Karori Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Karori Arts Centre during your stay in Wellington.

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Khandallah Park

Explore the great outdoors at Khandallah Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Zealandia?

Zealandia is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its beautiful island views and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Zealandia?

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor 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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Zealandia. Other good choices within 5 miles include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Zealandia?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Zealandia.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Zealandia.

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

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Zealandia, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Zealandia?

You'll want to browse the collections at Te Papa, Carter Observatory, and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. While you're exploring, swing by Te Aro Pa, Turnbull House, and Parliament House to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Circa Theatre.

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Our top choices for Zealandia hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

7. Ohtel Wellington

8. The Marion Hostel

9. Bolton Hotel

10. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. Adina CityLife Wellington

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

15. Quest on Thorndon

16. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

17. Boulcott Suites

18. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

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Top Zealandia Hotel Reviews

ibis Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Rydges Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Bolton Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Other attractions near Zealandia

Cable Car Museum

Botanic Gardens

Victoria University of Wellington

Carter Observatory

Wrights Hill Fortress

Kelburn Park

Karori Arts Centre

Khandallah Park

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