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Our top choices for Wellington motels

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

1. Victoria Court Motor Lodge

Victoria Court Motor Lodge
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (670 reviews)
"Ideal location. Clean, warm and friendly staff. Would stay again anytime."
United Kingdom
Martyn
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Victoria Court Motor Lodge
The exterior of Marksman Motor Inn with a sign indicating no vacancies and amenities like movies and sports.

2. Marksman Motor Inn

Marksman Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (458 reviews)
"Clean room, parking is very tight, very good location"
Australia
shelley
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Marksman Motor Inn
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a wooden cabinet, a window with curtains, and a red carpet.

3. Halswell Lodge - Motel

Halswell Lodge - Motel
2.0 star property
Mount Victoria
5.8 out of 10, (707 reviews)
"The entrance to the hotel is in need of a good revamp and tidy up. The carpet needs a good vacuum. The room was clean. The staff was very efficient, friendly and helpful."
Australia
Melanie
The price is NZ$82
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Halswell Lodge - Motel
A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

4. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
4.0 star property
Hataitai
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (337 reviews)
"Nice location - friendly staff."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant hills.

5. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (295 reviews)
"A nice and clean room"
United States
Timothy
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

6. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
4.0 star property
Petone
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (638 reviews)
"Good location ,great parking and friendly staff,will stay again"
Australia
Eric
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

7. 88 Wallace Court Motel

88 Wallace Court Motel
3.0 star property
Mount Cook
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (192 reviews)
"Awesome place and staff easy access for parking nice rooms"
Australia
Morgan
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
88 Wallace Court Motel
A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

8. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (391 reviews)
"Great stay."
Australia
Kathryn
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Foreshore Motor Lodge
A two-story building with a driveway leading to a covered entrance.

9. Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Capital Lodge Motor Inn
4.0 star property
Newlands
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (220 reviews)
"great location for city and the ferries"
Australia
Dave
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Capital Lodge Motor Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

10. Avana Suites

Avana Suites
4.5 star property
Petone
6.6 out of 10, (348 reviews)
"Had everything you needed."
Australia
Nicola
The price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Avana Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

11. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Friendly staff & clean rooms, spa bath in family room was a bonus"
Australia
Stephen
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Southgate Motor Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small kitchen area, and a shower.

12. Newlands Court Motel

Newlands Court Motel
3.0 star property
Newlands
7.8 out of 10, Good, (134 reviews)
"Great place to stay and easy to get into the city"
Australia
George
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Newlands Court Motel
A two-story building with a bay window, a porch, and a sign that reads "The House."

13. Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone
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$102
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Settlers Motor Lodge
A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase, a kettle, and a window.

14. Adelaide Motel

Adelaide Motel
2.5 star property
Newtown
7.2 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Good location if you need to be close to the hospital. Shower pressure was average and the water temperature kept changing. Good for a night or two."
Australia
Paul
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Adelaide Motel
A row of white buildings with grey roofs, arranged in a street with a clear sky.

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone
5.0 out of 10, (217 reviews)
"Everything you need right there and very clean and tidy "
Australia
Merv
The price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Midway Pacifica Lodge
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

16. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott Lodge
4.0 star property
Boulcott
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (361 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Steve
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Boulcott Lodge
Exterior

17. Stylish Tawa Retreat

Stylish Tawa Retreat
2.0 star property
Tawa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Good clean place away from 🏡 home. Handy to have a washing machine and a dryer available. Beds are comfortable for sleeping."
Australia
Monika
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stylish Tawa Retreat
An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lifeguard supervision, and a dolphin sculpture.

18. Amethyst Court Motorlodge

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
3.0 star property
Porirua City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (441 reviews)
"This place was conveniently near motorway, very clean, tidy and warm."
Australia
Fiona
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
A room with a sofa, a table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

19. Mana Motel

Mana Motel
2.0 star property
Paremata
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Parking very close and difficult to get in and out if you have a bigger vehicle. Some parking scare under a stair case and could be dangerous when removing luggage from vehicle. Should enquire about vehicle size and allocate room and parking to accomodate."
Australia
Patricia
The price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Mana Motel
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.

20. Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Melling
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$109
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Champers Motor Inn
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Top Wellington Hotel Reviews

Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good
"Excellent location. Beds and pillows great. Bathrooms good. Spacious for 3 bed apt. Staff nice. Downsides very pricey for not having the room serviced over the day ( we were there 2 nights), having the pressure washer on the bedroom window's at 8.30 in the morning was loud and unexpected, the apartment was up a flight of stairs ( no lift access) which would have been good to know in the listing. It really is the location that makes it a good place to stay."
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Adina CityLife Wellington

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Wellington Motels information

Number of reviews
5,458
Accommodation
40 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$82
Highest Price
NZ$206

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Wellington?
If you're having difficulty finding a motel in Wellington, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 342 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.
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?
Avana Suites: Stay within a short 10-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Halswell Lodge - Motel: Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a Smart TV. It's located within a short 6-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. If driving, you'll be within 10 minutes of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Settlers Motor Lodge: It's located within a short 9-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. A snack bar/deli along with freebies such as WiFi, self-parking and an area shuttle are available during your stay. Midway Pacifica 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.
How many motels will I be able to find in Wellington?
Take your pick from 17 affordable motels in Wellington.
What can I do in Wellington?
Take time to enjoy the charming cafes and top-notch restaurants while you're sightseeing. Visitors to Wellington love its shops, museums and gardens. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Botanic Gardens, Waitangi Park and Oriental Bay Beach. You'll find these family-friendly attractions: Wellington Zoo, Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Carter Observatory. Some historical places you might want to see include Parliament House, Old St Paul's and Te Aro Pa.
What's the weather like in Wellington?
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 February and January, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Wellington is 986 mm.
What are my options for getting around Wellington while staying in a motel?
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 Kapiti Coast Airport (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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