Island Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Island Bay
Stay near popular Island Bay attractions
Activities
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington Coastal Self Drive Tour with an APP
NZ$26
per adult
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
NZ$95
per adult
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
NZ$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Island Bay Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is NZ$139 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$139
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Rydges Wellington Airport
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is NZ$193 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$193
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Excellent facilities for great price"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Rydges Wellington
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is NZ$165 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
NZ$165
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Our travel changed a the last minute and we ended up arriving early morning instead of mid afternoon- Gem (Jen?) was so lovely and helpful. All the front desk staff were great. Such a lovely hotel, would’ve liked to have stayed longer. Good facilities (although the spa wouldn’t get warm which was ..."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is NZ$131 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$131
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,592 reviews)
"Great central city location with onsite parking . Although that also does make it quite noisy. They need to sort out curtains in the rooms as big gaps down the sides which makes it like daylight with all the artificial lights outside."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
2 Grey Street Wellington
The price is NZ$297 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$297
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Oaks Wellington Hotel
89 Courtenay Place Wellington Wellington
The price is NZ$149 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$149
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Our guide on where to stay in Island Bay
Find the best Island Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Te Aro
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.
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.
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.
Photo by WanderingFunk009
Open Photo by WanderingFunk009
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Embassy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
