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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Wellington, New Zealand

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Rebuilt in 2014, Quest on Thorndon offers art deco-style apartments with free WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests receive free access to the CityFitness gym located next to the property.

Quest on Thorndon Apartments are located in the government district of Thorndon, just 2 minutes' walk from Sky Stadium and Central Station. It is one of the closest accommodation options from the Interisland Ferry Terminal, just 8 km away.

Near the parliament building took pictures, very near Philippine Embassy to have my Phillipine Embassy to renew my passport, very near the railway and bus station, also near the Lambton quay shopping center

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8.6
Fabulous
1,133 reviews
Price from
£78
per night

Just 5 minutes' walk from Cuba Street's bars and restaurants, Capital View Motor Inn offers self-contained apartments with views of the harbor and Wellington city. Guests enjoy free onsite parking and unlimited free WiFi. Guests can watch all Rugby World Cup matches free and live on site.

Staff was amazing and location was great

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8.3
Very good
1,370 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

Featuring stunning views of Wellington’s beautiful harbour, the Hippopotamus Restaurant & Bar specializes in French fusion dishes. 24-hour room service is provided. Hot Sauce serves Asian-inspired fare and cool cocktails evenings Tuesday to Sunday.

Excellent central location. Our room was well appointed. The staff was very helpful and friendly

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8.1
Very good
1,311 reviews
Price from
£87
per night

Centrally located in Wellington, Boulcott Suites is a unique luxury apartment hotel featuring a selection of stylish accommodation from studios to four-bedroom townhouses. Guests enjoy free WiFi.

Each apartment or townhouse boasts a fully equipped kitchen including an oven and dishwasher, as well as full laundry facilities and a living space. A Nespresso coffee machine is also provided as well as pillow menus to allow guests a personal choice. The North tower rooms at Boulcott Suites offer large windows overlooking the city.

Well appointed, clean unit. Close to Cuba St, Lambton Quay, Courtney Place, and the waterfront.

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8.3
Very good
3,973 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

Just 5 minutes' walk from the waterfront, Gilmer Apartment Hotel offers accommodation with a kitchenette including a refrigerator, stove and microwave. Westpac Trust Stadium and Te Papa National Museum are each 15-minute walk away. Free WiFi is provided.

very fancy decor, comfortable and spacious rooms, easy check in and friendly staff. parking on site.

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8.2
Very good
1,421 reviews
Price from
£70
per night

Naumi Hotel Wellington, a sensory dreamland where you can stay high and get low on Wellington’s electric Cuba Street.

Play, nestle, indulge and colour outside the lines at our boutique hotel’s carefully crafted and designed rooms.

Beautiful decoration and friendly staff and very nice located at Cuba street

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8.7
Fabulous
1,241 reviews
Price from
£108
per night

Naumi Studio Wellington is centrally located on Cuba Street, with funky cafes, lively bars, art galleries, restaurants and shopping areas all within walking distance. Te Papa Museum is less than a mile from the hotel. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Wellington Airport.

Beautiful quirky decor & extremely comfortable! The staff went out of their way to assist any requests we had re ice, wineglasses & parking. The breakfast was amazing ! Free treats in the room.

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8
Very good
4,795 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

Located on the corner of Hunter Street and Lambton Quay in Wellington's CBD, these harbourside apartments each offer laundry facilities and a kitchen or kitchenette.

Quest Wellington is 5 minutes' walk from Queens Wharf Harbour Ferry Terminal and 10 minutes' walk from Wellington Railway Station.

In the centre of wellington facilities great especially washing machine and dryer in apartment.

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8
Very good
1,753 reviews
Price from
£74
per night

QT Wellington offers a fusion of luxurious art, technology and indulgence. It boasts an eclectic collection of New Zealand art and features a fitness centre.

Each of the rooms at QT Wellington include abstract lines and playful patterns. Surrounded by urban hills, the rooms include satellite TV, a private bathroom with hairdryer and ironing facilities. Some rooms feature harbour views.

loved everything that QT has to offer, stunning views and beautiful surroundings.

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8.1
Very good
2,539 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Bolton Hotel is an elegant, boutique, 5-star hotel offering free WiFi on multiple devices and in-room iPad minis. Secure valet parking is available. Located in the Wellington central business district, the hotel is only minutes from Lambton Quay and Wellington Railway Station.

All very good. Nice view from the room for a change, most hotels in this part of Wellington provide views of flourescent lighted offices

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8.6
Fabulous
2,726 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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    7.7
    Scored 7.7
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    Great size room with a modern stylish design
    Fiona
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £157.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,241 reviews
    Great interior design Welcoming staff
    Gill
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  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,122 reviews
    It's an attractive building with a beautiful interior design. The room I stayed in was small with a small window, but it wasn't a problem, as I spent just one night: good shower, comfortable bed and quiet room. Nice staff.
    Adriane
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £157.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,241 reviews
    Gorgeous design and great location
    Veronica
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £73.16
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,651 reviews
    they have "best hostel in oceania" written on reception - and it is true! everything was perfect, clean, comfortable, lockers pre-check-in and post-check-out! some guy making delicious pancakes for everybody 🤤🤍 amazing... and i like the interior design a lot: tiles, wood, urbex, iron girders.. it was just perfect.. thank you so much, merci beaucoup 😊
    Ludmila
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £157.73
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,241 reviews
    The rooms here were a real surprise, funky design and decor and really spacious. The whole setup is great and it far outweighed my expectations
    Gerard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £100.08
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 599 reviews
    Elegant minimalist interior design.
    Kenneth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £88.51
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,658 reviews
    The general design is good with amenities. Very clean and stylish.
    Jennifer
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £179.10
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,539 reviews
    funky reception and design
    Derek
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £102.97
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,795 reviews
    The stay was very cheap, only costing less than $300 for two nights stay tanks to special deals on Booking.com. If was staying alone during spring or autumn the hotel room would be perfectly comfortable for one person. The hotel was quaint, quirky and was in an excellent central location. The hotel is close to all the great boutique breweries, bars and restaurants and also many of the shops. The small hotel bar was excellent, with a cool/funky design, and had great cocktails. The service in general was good, if not great.
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    Dale
    Young couple

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