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This weekend
9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Wellington Waterfront cheap hotels

A wooden deck with a white bench and yellow cushions, a yellow door, and a chain-link fence.

1. Trinity Hotel Wellington

Trinity Hotel Wellington
3.5 star property
Te Aro
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"decent sized room for a good price, would stay again"
Australia
Laurence
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Trinity Hotel Wellington
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

2. Haka House Wellington

Haka House Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (507 reviews)
"Great place to stay, close to everything in the cbd. Really economical with great facilities."
Australia
Honor
The price is NZ$65
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Haka House Wellington
A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a hanging light fixture.

3. The Viv Hotel Wellington

The Viv Hotel Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (738 reviews)
"great place to stay close to everything, clean, nice staff, quiet, the shower was great bed a little hard 4 me would stay again"
Australia
BRENDA JOY
The price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Viv Hotel Wellington
A modern apartment with a kitchenette, a grey sofa, a round dining table, and a large window offering a city view.

4. U Suites on Victoria

U Suites on Victoria
Te Aro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (11 reviews)
"Lots of shops nearby very central to everything Very clean room and quiet place if you want to relax Have all the needed amenities Tv and Internet work great as with all other electronics "
Australia
Jayden
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
U Suites on Victoria
A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

5. The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
"Great hostel !"
France
Florian
The price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Marion Hostel
A building with a sign reading "TREK GLOBAL BACKPACKER."

6. Trek Global Backpackers

Trek Global Backpackers
4.0 star property
Te Aro
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (282 reviews)
"Staff young and very helpful My room was always clean when i got back from my day Kitchen was close to my room Thankyou for a great stay"
Australia
Christine
The price is NZ$55
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Trek Global Backpackers
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

7. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Pipitea
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice staff when I arrived quite late for my first visit, but they helped me to sort out things effectively."
Australia
Yijing
The price is NZ$64
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
A restaurant with wooden beams and hanging paper lanterns. Tables are arranged with chairs, and people are dining.

8. The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
2.0 star property
Te Aro
7.8 out of 10, Good, (913 reviews)
"Good spot room was adequate for age of hotel"
Australia
Sandra
The price is NZ$82
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers
A room with a large window overlooking a parking area and trees.

9. Beach front house

Beach front house
Oriental Bay
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3 reviews)
"Great location and good sized nicely equiped apartment. Great washer and drier. Only negatives were the sofa bed was very uncomfortable (managed to pad it with extra blankets) and it could have had a more thorough vacuum (though clean otherwise)"
Australia
Louisa
The price is NZ$457
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Beach front house
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10. 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
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stylish Tawa Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Wellington Waterfront Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Centrally situated close to Event Centre and met all expectations and value for money"
Cathy 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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What is there to see and do in Wellington Waterfront?
Wellington Waterfront attracts visitors with its acclaimed art galleries and fantastic dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the local attractions that interest you most, and then plan some activities that are easy on the wallet. Take in the local culture at Te Papa and Museum of Wellington City and Sea, or enjoy the area's natural beauty at Frank Kitts Park.
How can I get to Wellington Waterfront and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Wellington Waterfront is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.), situated 3.3 mi (5.2 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ), which is 28.9 mi (46.6 km) away. Wellington Waterfront may not have many public transport choices so a rental car could be an economical alternative to explore the area.

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