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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.

Fantastic apartment, great location and wonderful staff.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,147 reviews
Price from
£81
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.

Great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable with good parking. Walkable to the centre of Wellington.

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8.4
Very good
1,385 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.

Great location, clean, big apartment with good amenities.

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8.1
Very good
1,355 reviews
Price from
£88
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.

Location and lots of room and clean.

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8.3
Very good
3,983 reviews
Price from
£93
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.

The facilities were great — the washing machines in the room came in super handy! Everything was super clean and there was a lot of movies and shows to choose from on the tv.

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8.3
Very good
1,455 reviews
Price from
£68
per night

Astelia Apartment Hotel is located centrally in Wellington and offers a choice of spacious studio style or open plan one-bedroom apartments. It is situated in the shopping quarter of Willis Street, just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Wellington.

Excellent downtown location, but unit backed to green belt and was reasonably quiet. Functional unit with everything we needed.

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8
Very good
1,873 reviews
Price from
£75
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.

Big room, bed was comfy, liked the snacks in the room

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8.7
Fabulous
1,329 reviews
Price from
£91
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.

Its an art gallery with pop of colours and beautiful upholstery

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8
Very good
4,739 reviews
Price from
£69
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.

Very central location. Apartment had everything you need, kitchen decently well equipped and there was even a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. Check in and out also possible outside of reception hours so very flexible.

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8
Very good
1,790 reviews
Price from
£69
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
Very good
2,468 reviews
Price from
£104
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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  • Avg. price/night: £221.77
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,329 reviews
    The interior design.1000% stylish
    Uwe
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £390.87
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,273 reviews
    Beautiful rooms, great design all around, lovely staff, great location
    Daniella
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £221.77
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,329 reviews
    Excellent staff, friendly and helpful. Funky and arty hotel with really beautiful interior designs with pop art and colour. Fantastic bar downstairs with good beer list. The rooms were clean, comfortable, spacious and lots of sunshine. Mini bar was well stocked with tasteful goodies and drinks. We really enjoyed our stay and its close proximity to all the great bars, cafes and restaurants that were a stones throw from the hotel. We will definitely stay again when we visit Wellington again.
    Mazeta
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £205.54
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,266 reviews
    Great location, lovely interior design, the rooms were gorgeous, comfy bed and lovely bathroom/shower. Loved the extra touch of a warm cookie on arrival.
    Dianna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £221.77
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,329 reviews
    Everything! Was a great location and every area of the hotel was like sight seeing! Absolutely gorgeous interior design in the rooms, lobby, halls, and even the elevator! Will definitely stay again!
    Renee
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £221.77
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,329 reviews
    The rooms were gorgeously designed and very comfy beds. Also a lovely touch having some complementary snacks/sparkling waters. Fab location close to everything in town.
    Catherine
    Group
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,023 reviews
    contemporary design, light and airy, very clean. felt like a boutique hotel. the kitchen was stunning and a pleasure to cook in especially with all the extras. Ditto for the bathrooms and showers.
    Fenella
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £390.87
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,273 reviews
    Central location, easy check in, friendly staff, clean room, tidy hotel, comfortable bed, soundproof rooms, easy parking across the street, complimentary breakfast and non alcoholic drinks happy hour, lovely interior design
    Chelsea
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £164.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,741 reviews
    It is gorgeous, great design and colours, really funky. Will recommend to all my friends.
    Murray
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £164.89
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,741 reviews
    Such a gorgeous hotel, really funky interior design. Right in the centre of town. We will definitely stay here again.
    Hunt
    Young couple

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