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Our top choices for Sunshine Bay hotels

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Guest' sign, large windows, and a contemporary design.

1. Quest Petone

Quest Petone
4.0 star property
Petone, 6.5 km from Sunshine Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (684 reviews)
"After a freezing week in hamilton, this place was a godsend. Warm with all the amenities you need when your on the road. All good."
Australia
Mike
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Quest Petone
A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
4.0 star property
Petone, 6 km from Sunshine Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (640 reviews)
"Good location ,great parking and friendly staff,will stay again"
Australia
Eric
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

3. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone, 6.5 km from Sunshine Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (392 reviews)
"Great stay."
Australia
Kathryn
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Foreshore Motor Lodge
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

4. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
4.5 star property
Hutt Central, 7.4 km from Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (199 reviews)
"Beautifully laid out room very spacious , I wish could have stayed longer , tea and coffee are absolutely are not to be missed."
Australia
Reynaldo
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.

5. Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge
4.5 star property
Petone, 6.1 km from Sunshine Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (408 reviews)
"Joe at Ava Lodge is excellent to deal with, always a great stay!"
Australia
Sarah
The price is NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Ava Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt
4.0 star property
Hutt Central, 7.5 km from Sunshine Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great staff particularly Bree & Noella Room clean & tidy Shops very close by"
Australia
Dave
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt
A reception area with a sign for 'TOP 10 Holiday Parks Classic Wellington' and a building entrance.

7. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Gracefield, 4.5 km from Sunshine Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (317 reviews)
"Room was spotless as were the amenities and the staff very helpful :)"
Australia
Trish
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

8. Avana Suites

Avana Suites
4.5 star property
Petone, 7.1 km from Sunshine Bay
6.6 out of 10, (349 reviews)
"Very Clean ,well maintained,spacious rooms with all facilities & all amenities with sufficient parking for larger 4wd vehicles with roof boxes. Very friendly, supportive and cooperative staff, Best part i liked was the Bond system,instant cash refund on departure."
Australia
Sanjay
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Avana Suites
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant hills.

9. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone, 6.8 km from Sunshine Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (296 reviews)
"Good location, good value"
Australia
Grant
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
A building entrance with a staircase leading to a second floor, a garage with a red car, and a sign indicating a car rental service.

10. Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn
3.5 star property
7.7 km from Sunshine Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (324 reviews)
"The worst motel I’ve stayed in for ages. Untidy property; unhelpful manager; staff behaving badly (called police when my autistic son was unwell instead of just checking in on us); mould on shower curtain; radiator heating not working. And the ONLY place to take a $100 bond from me on my entire 8 night trip. Super slow process to get my cash back Highly NOT recommended Stay away! It’s cheap for a reason. Yuk."
Australia
Mark
The price is NZ$108
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Champers Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

11. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott Lodge
4.0 star property
Boulcott, 8.1 km from Sunshine Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (361 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Steve
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Boulcott Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

12. ASURE Green Gables Motel

ASURE Green Gables Motel
2.0 star property
Boulcott, 8.1 km from Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (202 reviews)
"Great location, had everything I needed"
Australia
Dave
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
ASURE Green Gables Motel
A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

13. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
10.9 km from Sunshine Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The Hotel is very nice, very good location to the airport! a lot of food place around."
Australia
Sheng
The price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Brentwood Hotel
A two-story building with a driveway leading to a covered entrance.

14. Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Capital Lodge Motor Inn
4.0 star property
10.1 km from Sunshine Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (221 reviews)
"Tho I stayed overnight plenty parking car and truck not forgetting caravan parking at the back nice establishment all around.."
Australia
Gordon
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Capital Lodge Motor Inn
A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

15. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
10.6 km from Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place"
Australia
T
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Rydges Wellington Airport
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

16. Camellia Court Motel

Camellia Court Motel
4.0 star property
7.6 km from Sunshine Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (209 reviews)
"Family friendly and clean. Close enough to main stripe of Lower Hutt with park across the road."
Australia
Nicole
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Camellia Court Motel
A two-story building with a bay window, a porch, and a sign that reads "The House."

17. Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone, 7.1 km from Sunshine Bay
6.6 out of 10, (536 reviews)
"Room was not clean, coffee stains and scraps of things on the table, towel was used and wet, soap on the bathroom was open, used and with the envelope ripped as well."
Australia
Luciano
The price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Settlers Motor Lodge
A building with a covered entrance, a parking area with several cars, and a garden with pink and white flowers.

18. Motel 22

Motel 22
2.0 star property
7.7 km from Sunshine Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Great motel and location."
Australia
Rosemary
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Motel 22
A row of white buildings with grey roofs, arranged in a street with a clear sky.

19. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone, 7.1 km from Sunshine Bay
5.0 out of 10, (217 reviews)
"Everything you need right there and very clean and tidy "
Australia
Merv
The price is NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Midway Pacifica Lodge
A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

20. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Sunshine Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (337 reviews)
"Nice location - friendly staff."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
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Our guide on where to stay in Sunshine Bay

Find the best Sunshine Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

A group of people swimming in a clear river surrounded by dense forest.
Photo by Adele Billaney
Open Photo by Adele Billaney

Wainuiomata

While visiting Wainuiomata, you might make a stop by sights like Wainuiomata Recreation Area and Remutaka Forest Park.

A pier extending into a body of water with waves crashing onto the shore.

Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Naenae

While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.

Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Top Sunshine Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Sunshine Bay

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great communication, friendly reception staff in a welcoming reception area. The room on the first floor was standard, but clean and comfortable. The location was excellent for access to Lambton Quay & TSB Arena. On-site parking was a bonus."
Vicki 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Sunshine Bay?
The best time to visit Sunshine Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, superb for enjoying the outdoors.

During this period, the average daily temperatures hover around 20-25°C, making it ideal for beach activities, swimming, and exploring the coastal paths. The sea is also at its warmest, inviting you for a dip in the calm waters. Families with children will particularly appreciate the long, bright days for making the most of the bay's sheltered beaches and picnic spots.

The shoulder seasons of autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) also offer pleasant conditions with fewer crowds. Temperatures are milder, typically ranging from 15-20°C, and there's still plenty of sunshine. This makes it a great time for couples looking for a more peaceful getaway, allowing them to enjoy leisurely walks along the waterfront or dine at the local eateries without the peak season bustle.

While winter (June to August) is cooler and wetter, with temperatures around 10-14°C, it can still be a good time for those who enjoy brisk walks and cosy evenings.
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