Hataitai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

On the way to the airport or nearby suburbs, stop for a wander down the beach here. Or, park here and walk right around to Oriental Bay and the Wellington waterfront - it's so beautiful all the way along! You can see the 'Wowington' sign in the distance too :)
On the way to the airport or nearby suburbs, stop for a wander down the beach here. Or, park here and walk right around to Oriental Bay and the Wellington waterfront - it's so beautiful all the way along! You can see the 'Wowington' sign in the distance too :)
Free camp spot for self contained vehicles and lovely view as always
Art sculpture and beautiful views of Wellington city up on the Mount Victoria lookout, New Zealand 
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Our pick of the best Hataitai Hotel Deals

Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Bella Vista Motel Wellington

4 out of 5
302-304 Evans Bay Parade Wellington
The price is NZ$193 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$193
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
This motel is extremely good value for money with everything you need for self catering. Very helpful hosts, nice, comfortable and clean apartments, would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
Spacious Executive Modern Home, City Fringe!

Spacious Executive Modern Home, City Fringe!

Wellington Wellington
Stay at this apartment in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Mount Victoria ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
Plenty of space for our family. Quiet area but only 5-10 minutes from all the sites of Wellington. Steve was very helpful.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Spacious Executive Modern Home, City Fringe!
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is NZ$220 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
NZ$220
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room was very clean, spacious with great amenities. Breakfast buffet was good.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is NZ$140 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$140
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,700 reviews)
Location is great. Clean and spacious with great view of the waterfront and city

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is NZ$199 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$199
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Fourth visit to this hotel. Very convenient for everything with good breakfast.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Rydges Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is NZ$229 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$229
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,456 reviews)
We paid a reasonable price for a perfectly practical suite. Thank you! The parking arrangements need to be clearly explained when booking. It would help to make arrangements with the buildings across the street for guests to use elevator to The Terraces. Except for the uncertainty of convenient parking, ...

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Hataitai

Wellington Fountain

Oriental Bay

4.5/5(270 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Oriental Bay
Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film

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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

Te Aro

4.5/5(1,649 area reviews)

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Te Aro
Panoramic view over Wellington Harbour, Mt Victoria and red roofed houses of suburbian Wellington, New Zealand.

Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Kilbirnie
Wellington showing a city, a bridge and a sunset

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Wellington Waterfront
Wellington Zoo featuring zoo animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown


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