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Novotel Wellington

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star luxury hotel near Wellington Cable Car

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A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a laptop, and two red chairs.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent entrance, and a well-lit facade.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of the sea.
A reception area with a glass counter, two people standing behind it, and a wooden door in the background.
A buffet area with various food options and a seating area with tables and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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133 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lambton Quay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Cable Car
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a red accent wall, a desk with a chair, and a view of buildings through large windows.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view of the sea.

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Accessible Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Wellington

Heart of Wellington.A stay at this Wellington CBD hotel places you steps from Wellington Cable Car and within a 5-minute walk of Lambton Quay. Te Papa and Courtenay Place are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lambton Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellington Cable Car - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Te Papa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D4 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sierra Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Collective Coffee Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Two Grey - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Wellington

4.5-star luxury hotel near Wellington Cable Car
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and a meeting room are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Novotel Wellington. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Wellington hotel is smoke free.

  • 139 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Wellington offers 139 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 90
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 90
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: NZD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 90 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 15 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Novotel Hotel Wellington
Novotel Wellington
Wellington Novotel
Novotel Wellington Hotel Wellington
Novotel Wellington Hotel
Accor Wellington
Novotel Wellington Hotel
Novotel Wellington Wellington
Novotel Wellington Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Wellington to the airport?

Novotel Wellington is 5.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Wellington?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Wellington on Oct 11, 2026 start from CA $111, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Novotel Wellington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Wellington.

How close is Novotel Wellington to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (8-min drive) from Oriental Bay Beach and 6.1 mi (18-min drive) from Island Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Novotel Wellington offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Wellington, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 37 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Wellington?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Novotel Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in costs NZD 90 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Novotel Wellington?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for NZD 45 per night.

Does Novotel Wellington have a pool?

Novotel Wellington does not have a pool.

Does Novotel Wellington have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Novotel Wellington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Wellington to downtown Wellington?

Novotel Wellington is 0.2 mi away from Wellington.

Novotel Wellington Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay and great breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay in Wellington
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room... good views & central location, close to shops & restuaranst
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was lovely, as were the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, closed to everything. Room is confortable and clean. The restaurants offers many choices and the food is tasty. Staff is very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed an excellent stay. Loved the room with its atmosphere and slept well with the very comfy bed. Would definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
spotless, great breakfast and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel near the ferry terminal. Friendly helpful staff. Used parking next door, it's a little tricky finding the entrance in heavy traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great service (both reception and valet), thanks Novotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and clean hotel located at Lambton Quay which is the fashion street in Wellington. Food at restaurant was awesome! Loved my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was excellent and the room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

The room was very clean and check in was seamless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, nice restaurant and hotel is nicely presented
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, kind and helpful staff, amenities were available...!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bed was so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The restaurant food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great ataff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Despite the dated decor, the rooms are large, clean and comfortable. The staff are helpful, friendly and responsive - and I was particularly pleased by the gluten free choices for breakfast. The hotel is also well located for all of the sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026