Wellington Region, New Zealand
Hotels in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington is a large city in Wellington Region, New Zealand with about 382,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 47 hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Wellington International Airport (WLG), about 5 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and March, with average highs around 18–19°C.
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- Hotels found
- 47
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- WLG · 5 km
- Wellington International Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Wellington
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.8
Excellent
Novotel Wellington
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.2
Very good
ibis Wellington
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.8
Good
Naumi Studio Wellington
★★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
8.1
Very good
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.1
Good
WQ Wellington Quarter Hotel
★★★★Hotels1.3 km from centre
8.0
Very good
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
★★★★Hotels1.2 km from centre
8.4
Very good
Rydges Wellington
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.2
Very good
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.8
Good
Mantra Central Wellington
★★★★Aparthotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.4
Good
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Wellington?
| 5-star | 11 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 21 |
| 3-star | 5 |
| Hotels | 26 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 16 |
| Aparthotels | 3 |
| Lodges | 1 |
| Villas | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Wellington by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Low °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 51 | 58 | 58 | 70 | 80 | 92 | 86 | 82 | 70 | 77 | 64 | 69 |
Things to see
Famous places in Wellington
Botanical garden · 0.9 km from centre
Wellington Botanic Garden
Opera house · 0.6 km from centre
Opera House
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Wellington
- WLG · Wellington International Airport5 km
- BHE · Woodbourne Airport80 km
- PMR · Palmerston North Airport129 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Wellington at a glance
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Wellington Region
- Population
- 381,900 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates
- -41.287, 174.776
About
About Wellington
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range.
From the Wikipedia article “Wellington”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Wellington hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Wellington?
Search Wellington on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Wellington?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 47 hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Wellington (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Wellington?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and March usually offer the most comfortable weather in Wellington. February is the warmest month (average high 19°C) and June is the wettest (92 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Wellington?
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is about 5 km from the centre of Wellington. Woodbourne Airport (BHE) is 80 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Wellington?
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What are the most famous sights in Wellington?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Wellington are Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington Zoo, Zealandia.
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