10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Carter Observatory in Wellington from NZ$101

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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 modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

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.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Lavina.

NZ$178

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory

Kelly

NZ$204

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

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

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory

Fiona

NZ$203

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a glass partition.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory

Craig

NZ$255

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 window with a view of palm trees and a building with multiple floors.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory

Pedro

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

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

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory

Norman

NZ$170

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

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

7. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory

Florian

NZ$101

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

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

8. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory

Julian

NZ$238

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

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

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

9. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory

Rachel

NZ$117

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

10. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory

Angie Kim

NZ$185

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory

Ashley

NZ$153

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

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

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

12. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory

Rob

NZ$326

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

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

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Mark

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with arched windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

A modern bar area with a curved marble counter, red bar stools, and pendant lighting.

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory

Brent

NZ$133

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

15. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory

Angela

NZ$245

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

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

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

16. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Stephanie

NZ$180

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A long dining table set for a meal with various dishes, glasses, and a pool table in the background.

A bar area with multiple chandeliers, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a motorcycle.

17. QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory

Louise

NZ$227

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

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

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

18. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory

chris

NZ$205

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

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

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

19. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory

Ross

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

20. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 3 km from Carter Observatory

Stephen

NZ$201

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 808 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 251 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 110 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 316 reviews	View

Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Location excellent, Room excellent."

ibis Wellington

8/10 Good

"All okay and over all is good. Breakfast is good would be perfect if there is more selection of fruits which my boy expected. Thank you for our lovely stay."

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8/10 Good

"Great, affordable stay. So incredibly central"

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"good room on the top floor, great views over the harbour. clean bathroom and kitchen. good location to the city"

Naumi Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great. Very friendly and helpful. Locations fantastic and the room was great. Highly recommend!"

West Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Service was impeccable and all staff were extremely helpful and useful. Parking was readily available and the restaurant and bar downstairs were homely comfortable, and convenient"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Convenient location. Washing machine was useful. Bed was small."

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"We had an overnight stay at this hotel and loved it. The location was fabulous, reception staff were friendly and having a kitchen within our 2 bedroom accommodation was a bonus. Would certainly stay with you again"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room and Hotel were awesome, carpark not so much allocated parking but found other cars parked in it twice"

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

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9.0/10 (620 reviews)

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9.0/10 (1,313 reviews)

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Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

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A historic house with a large porch and a sign in the foreground.

Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carter Observatory?

Carter Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 149 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Carter Observatory?

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carter Observatory. Other good options within a short distance include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Carter Observatory?

Expedia has 149 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carter Observatory.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Carter Observatory.

What can I see and do near Carter Observatory?

You'll want to browse the collections at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Cable Car Museum. Old St Paul's, Parliament House and Te Aro Pa are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre and Embassy Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Carter Observatory hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

7. The Marion Hostel

8. Ohtel Wellington

9. Liberty Apartment Hotel

10. Bolton Hotel

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

12. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

15. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

16. Adina CityLife Wellington

17. QT Wellington

18. Boulcott Suites

19. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

20. Southgate Motor Inn

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Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Rydges Wellington

ibis Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Naumi Hotel Wellington

West Plaza Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Adina CityLife Wellington

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Other attractions near Carter Observatory

Cable Car Museum

Botanic Gardens

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Central Business District

Antrim House

Kelburn Park

Khandallah Park

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