Book a Top Wellington Motel

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 Zoo.

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.

Apollo Lodge Motel: Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand). Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Midway Pacifica Lodge: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a washer/dryer. It’s located within a short 9-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Halswell Lodge - Motel: Enjoy access to the free WiFi and parking, as well as room amenities such as free toiletries. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Wellington Zoo. Capital Gateway Motor Inn: It’s located within a 10-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand). Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a kitchenette. Foreshore Motor Lodge: Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.

Take your pick from 19 affordable motels 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 Zoo. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Botanic Gardens, Mount Victoria Lookout and Zealandia. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: The Weta Cave, Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Wellington Cable Car (Lambton Quay Station).

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Wellington to help you plan yours: 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 precipitation for Wellington is 991 mm.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Wellington to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away. 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.