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Featured Motels in Wellington

Quality Inn Angus
Quality Inn Angus
3 out of 5
Cnr Waterloo Rd And Cornwall, Lower Hutt
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The price is NZ$152 per night

Located in the heart of Lower Hutt, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum. Maori Treasures and Petone Foreshore ...…

4/5Very Good! (162 reviews)
Family of three

"Overall it was good clean and Pickles the bird was a hit! It was walking distance from everything we needed for our short stay and we look forward on returning in the near future."…"

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2020

Quality Inn Angus
Foreshore Motor Lodge
Foreshore Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
Cnr Esplanade & Nelson St, Petone, Lower Hutt
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$139 per night

Located in Petone, this motel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Petone Foreshore and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre. Matiu - ...…

4.2/5Very Good! (233 reviews)

"Nice spacious rooms. Abit older but very clean. Awesome shower pressure."…"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2020

Foreshore Motor Lodge
Marksman Motor Inn
Marksman Motor Inn
3 out of 5
40 Sussex Street, Mount Cook, Wellington
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The price is NZ$110 per night

Located in the heart of Wellington, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Basin Reserve and Wellington Central Business District. Courtenay Place and Oriental ...…

4/5Very Good! (234 reviews)

"Nice spot and close to the city. Location not too far from airport"…"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2020

Marksman Motor Inn
Airport Motel
Airport Motel
3 out of 5
142 Tirangi Rd, Rongotai, Wellington
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The price is NZ$199 per night

Located in Wellington, this beachfront motel is connected to a shopping centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wellington Zoo, Wahine Memorial Park and The Weta Cave. ...…

3.9/5Very Good! (621 reviews)

"Next time my room won’t be by entrance as wax women from 4 with people leaving and talking like it was middle of day But I’ll def be back"…"

Reviewed on 21 Feb. 2020

Airport Motel
Totara Lodge
Totara Lodge
3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$145 per night

Situated in Upper Hutt, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Trentham Racecourse and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Maidstone Park. Queensgate Shopping Centre and Maori ...…

4.4/5Wonderful! (267 reviews)

"Great location, comfortable stay. Friendly staff. Close proximity to everything."…"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2020

Totara Lodge
Adelaide Motel
Adelaide Motel
2.5 out of 5
209 - 211 Adelaide Road, Wellington
The price is NZ$111 per night

Situated in Wellington, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Basin Reserve, Wellington Central Business District, and Wellington Zoo. Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) ...…

3.6/5Good! (206 reviews)

"Rather small but extremely well presented. High standard of cleaning."…"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2020

Adelaide Motel
Harbour City Motor Inn
Harbour City Motor Inn
2.5 out of 5
92-96 Webb Street, Wellington
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Situated in the business district, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District and Cuba Street Mall. Te Papa (Museum of New ...…

3.1/5 (406 reviews)

"new carpet is good but vinyl needs replacing. TV in bedroom of 2 room unit would be good."…"

Reviewed on 4 Dec. 2019

Harbour City Motor Inn
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
4 out of 5
302-304 Evans Bay Parade, Wellington
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$130 per night

Located in the heart of Wellington, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Mount Victoria Lookout, Oriental Bay Beach and Basin Reserve. Wellington Zoo and Courtenay ...…

4.4/5Wonderful! (202 reviews)

"Clean and comfortable. Good friendly staff. Easy access by bus to Wellington."…"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2020

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
Dupont Executive Motels
Dupont Executive Motels
4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$149 per night

Located in Petone, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Petone Foreshore and within 3 miles (5 km) of Dowse Art Museum and Queensgate Shopping Centre. Maori Treasures ...…

3.5/5Good! (206 reviews)

"Comfortable bed, great shower, handy to railway station...easy walk."…"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2020

Dupont Executive Motels
Capital Gateway Motor Inn
Capital Gateway Motor Inn
4 out of 5
1 Newlands Road, Newlands
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$158 per night

Situated in the suburbs, this motel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Interislander Ferry Terminal, Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Westpac Stadium. Wellington ...…

4.1/5Very Good! (122 reviews)

"Reception contacted us to advise on Covid19 condition while staying at motel and to check if we wanted to order room service."…"

Reviewed on 6 May 2020

Capital Gateway Motor Inn
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$155 per night

Located in the heart of Porirua, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and within 9 miles (15 km) of Plimmerton Beach and Brendan ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (182 reviews)

"This was a great hotel to stay at as it was in the centre of town, close to shops gas stations, supermarkets and opposite the mall. It was very easy to travel around. The cleaniness of the hotel was ok. It was obvious the small amount of tiled floor was not mopped,when requested a room service the ..."…"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2020

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Best Western Wellington
Best Western Wellington
4 out of 5
17-19 Burgess Road, Johnsonville
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$155 per night

Situated in Johnsonville, this eco-friendly motel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Interislander Ferry Terminal, Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Westpac Stadium. ...…

4.3/5Excellent! (219 reviews)

"The owners were very friendly. The service of the room was a bit dissappointing with the room not vaccummed and rubbish not emptied daily."…"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2020

Best Western Wellington
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Other property types in Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
4.5 out of 5
Corner of Lambton Quay and Grey Street, 28 Grey Street, Wellington, NZ
The price is NZ$168 per night
4.7/5Exceptional! (465 reviews)

"We enjoyed our overnight stay here. Building has been beautifully restored. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again."…"

Reviewed on 18 May 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is NZ$135 per night
4.4/5Excellent! (154 reviews)

"Very good location. Our room view wasn’t the one in the photos, and the view was the reason we payed extra for that room thinking we where going to be looking down onto Courtney Place"…"

Reviewed on 24 May 2020

Oaks Wellington Hotel
QT Wellington
QT Wellington
5 out of 5
90 Cable Street, Wellington
The price is NZ$212 per night
4.5/5Wonderful! (1,901 reviews)

"If you enjoy modern art and decor this is the type of hotel that might pique your interest"…"

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2020

QT Wellington
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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Wellington?
There are 37 low-priced motels in Wellington among more than 160 hotels and other accommodation options. As you’ll save on your room, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Wellington. Not-to-be-missed sights include Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand), Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Waterfront.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the car park. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveller driving along America’s major roadways.
What are the best motels in Wellington?
Apollo Lodge Motel: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Oriental Parade. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Dupont Executive Motels: Free WiFi, free parking and a computer station are available during your stay. It’s located within a short 10-minute drive of Westpac Stadium. Marksman Motor Inn: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Wellington Waterfront. Quality Inn Angus: It’s located within a 20-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand). A restaurant and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as WiFi. Foreshore Motor Lodge: Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Westpac Stadium. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
What can I do in Wellington?
While you’re sightseeing, explore the fascinating museums or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. Visitors to Wellington speak highly of its shops, waterfront and gardens. Some popular places to visit include Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand), Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Waterfront. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Mount Victoria Lookout, Zealandia and Frank Kitts Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Wellington Zoo, The Weta Cave and Wellington Cable Car (Lambton Quay Station).
What's the weather like in Wellington?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 10°C. Average annual rainfall for Wellington is 991 mm.
What's the best way to get around Wellington?
Fly into Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away from the city centre. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Paraparaumu (PPQ), which is 28.9 mi (46.5 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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