10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Carter Observatory in Wellington from NZ$114

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

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

1. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory

Kelly

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

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

2. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory

Tamara

NZ$208

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

3. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory

Rebecca

NZ$154

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory

Timothy

NZ$255

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

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

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

5. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory

Florian

NZ$114

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

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.

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

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory

Norman

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

7. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory

Rachel

NZ$117

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

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

8. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory

Julian

NZ$246

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory

Nga Tokorua

NZ$145

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 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.

10. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory

Shane

NZ$182

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory

Rob

NZ$307

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Mohammad

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

13. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory

Angela

NZ$233

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

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

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Sarah

NZ$185

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 hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

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

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.

15. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 3 km from Carter Observatory

Stephen

NZ$158

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory

Con

NZ$147

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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.

17. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory

NZ$165

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

18. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory

Waimarie

NZ$205

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

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

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory

Christina

NZ$134

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

20. QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory

Heiko

NZ$242

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Intrepid Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 248 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 314 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
The Marion Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 76 reviews	View

Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Bolton Hotel

8/10 Good

"All was good and the staff were very helpful. All up an enjoyable stay. Thank you"

ibis Wellington

8/10 Good

"If you have anything that needs a plug by the bed forget it. Ask at the desk for an extension cord. Bed was comfy. If you need parking book early otherwise it is offsite."

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the fact that my room was spacious, well furnished, spotless and quiet. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The parking was extra, but I was very glad that I reserved a space because there was no or minimal parking on the roads around the hotel."

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning hotel! Quirky. Arty. Plush. The room was very clean and the bed was super comfy. Staff were friendly and helpful. I’ll be back."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"It was nice and quiet, we liked the swipecard lift access security and the reception staff were lovely . The room was clean and well lit, we enjoyed the buffet breakfast . Would recommend and/or stay again . Thanks travelodge hotel wellington"

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Room staff were very helpful and attentive, and the coffee was amazing. We had a very enjoyable stay, location is great. Will definitely stay again."

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Interactions with Reception were always slow and transactional, going through the motions like robots. Older decor throughout but room was spacious, clean and comfortable and enjoyed the 11am checkout time. Would stay again if price was right"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, comfy bed. Parking on site is quite tight if you have a big car but staff very helpful, would stay here again"

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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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8.8/10 (368 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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Kelburn Park

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Khandallah Park

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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. The Intrepid Hotel

2. The Cobbler Hotel

3. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. The Marion Hostel

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

7. Liberty Apartment Hotel

8. Ohtel Wellington

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10. Bolton Hotel

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

12. Adina CityLife Wellington

13. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

14. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

15. Southgate Motor Inn

16. Naumi Hotel Wellington

17. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

18. Boulcott Suites

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

20. QT Wellington

Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Bolton Hotel

ibis Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Naumi Studio Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Quest 256 Lambton

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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