Die Besten Hotels in Wellington

QT Wellington's theatrical, art-laden rooms and rooftop Hot Sauce bar have made it the city's most talked-about hotel — a collaboration between QT's signature design ethos and New Zealand's finest artists, located beside the Embassy Theatre.

• Design
• Nightlife
• Boutique
• Te Aro

French elegance meets New Zealand warmth at the Sofitel Wellington — 130 rooms with harbour and city views, the acclaimed So Spa, and the only authentic French bistro in the city.

• Luxus
• Romance
• Wellness
• Te Aro

Wellington's most established five-star hotel sits at the intersection of Lambton Quay and Grey Street — 232 rooms, the brasserie-style Chameleon restaurant, and a comprehensive business facilities suite.

• Luxus
• Family
• Lambton Quay

Wellington's premier apartment-hotel offers spacious studio and one-bedroom suites with full kitchen facilities — a strong choice for longer stays and those who prioritise space and independence over hotel amenities.

• Family
• Value
• Lambton Quay

The Museum Art Hotel is Wellington's most distinctive boutique property — 90 rooms acting as a curated gallery of New Zealand contemporary art, steps from Te Papa, with a rooftop hot tub overlooking the harbour.

• Boutique
• Design
• Views
• Te Aro

A quiet, well-appointed suite hotel in the mid-city offering generous apartment-style accommodation at prices that significantly undercut the luxury tier — an excellent choice for business travellers.

• Value
• Family
• Lambton Quay

Modern, sleek serviced apartments in the heart of Te Aro — a great-value option for those who want self-contained space with easy access to Cuba Street and Courtenay Place.

• Value
• Family
• Te Aro

On the edge of Courtenay Place, the Rydges Wellington is a reliable full-service hotel with well-sized rooms, a heated indoor pool, and the prime location on Wellington's restaurant and nightlife street.

• Family
• Nightlife
• Value
• Courtenay Place

A compact, well-managed hotel offering consistent value on the Lambton Quay business strip — the best budget option in Wellington's central business district.

• Value
• Lambton Quay

Wellington's most exclusive boutique property sits right on the Oriental Bay waterfront with just 10 individually designed suites — a labour of love that blends mid-century furniture, curated art, and extraordinary harbour views.

• Boutique
• Design
• Romance
• Views
• Oriental Bay