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Our top choices for Karaka Bays hotels

A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
3.4 km from Karaka Bays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place"
Australia
T
The price is ฿3,573
฿4,108 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Rydges Wellington Airport
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (314 reviews)
"It was a great room, helpful staff. The parking was a bit complicated given we were new to the city and accessing it during rush hour. Also given it was across from the hospital and our room faced that street we did have some air ambulance noise at night"
Canada
Rebecca
The price is ฿2,935
฿3,375 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

3. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
Kilbirnie, 3.2 km from Karaka Bays
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"The Hotel is very nice, very good location to the airport! a lot of food place around."
Australia
Sheng
The price is ฿2,294
฿2,639 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Brentwood Hotel
A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a distant cityscape.

4. Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
4.0 star property
Mount Victoria, 3.8 km from Karaka Bays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, amazing view, handy balcony and good size suite. Would recommend, and stay again."
Australia
Kim
The price is ฿2,818
฿3,241 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

5. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
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 ฿2,901
฿3,336 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Southgate Motor Inn
A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

6. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 4.5 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (595 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay."
Australia
Kylie
The price is ฿2,925
฿3,364 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
Reception

7. The Viv Hotel Wellington

The Viv Hotel Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.2 km from Karaka Bays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (741 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 ฿1,937
฿2,228 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Viv Hotel Wellington
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

8. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.3 km from Karaka Bays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel."
Australia
Shane
The price is ฿3,261
฿3,751 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Bolton Hotel
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 5 km from Karaka Bays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location to the waterfront , shopping etc. staff were very helpful"
Australia
Sarah
The price is ฿3,051
฿3,508 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent building with a flat roof and multiple windows.

10. Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 4 km from Karaka Bays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"could do with a refresh but other than that a good location with everything a short walk away"
Australia
Cameron
The price is ฿2,157
฿2,480 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Bay Plaza Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.

11. Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
4.5 star property
Pipitea, 5 km from Karaka Bays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Wellington will stay again"
Australia
Sarah
The price is ฿3,315
฿3,813 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rydges Wellington
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

12. Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
Pipitea, 5.1 km from Karaka Bays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (587 reviews)
"We had stayed there before, we came back to stay again and we will come back!"
Australia
Megan
The price is ฿2,770
฿3,185 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Quest on Thorndon
A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

13. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.3 km from Karaka Bays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (780 reviews)
"Amazing hotel and awesome staff"
Australia
Timothy
The price is ฿4,261
฿4,900 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Sofitel Wellington
A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

14. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.1 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,801 reviews)
"Great place to stay and the breakfast is excellent!"
Australia
Jo
The price is ฿2,704
฿3,110 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of buildings in the background.

15. WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter
4.0 star property
Thorndon, 5.5 km from Karaka Bays
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
Australia
Kelvin
The price is ฿2,650
฿3,048 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
WQ Wellington Quarter
The exterior of Marksman Motor Inn with a sign indicating no vacancies and amenities like movies and sports.

16. Marksman Motor Inn

Marksman Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Mount Cook, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (458 reviews)
"Clean room, parking is very tight, very good location"
Australia
shelley
The price is ฿2,220
฿2,553 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Marksman Motor Inn
A luxurious dining setup with a tiered dessert stand, elegant tableware, and a selection of beverages.

17. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
4.5 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 4.2 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We had a fabulous stay, loved the art, the room, the staff and ease of getting to anywhere"
Australia
Debbie
The price is ฿3,805
฿4,376 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
Room

18. Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was great for a short stay."
Australia
Susan
The price is ฿2,442
฿2,808 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Pool

19. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 4.9 km from Karaka Bays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic staff from first arrival to club lounge."
Australia
Rob
The price is ฿5,031
฿5,786 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Front of property

20. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 5 km from Karaka Bays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,170 reviews)
"Great accommodations"
Australia
Mohammad
The price is ฿2,788
฿3,206 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Adina CityLife Wellington
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Where to stay in Karaka Bays

Find the best Karaka Bays areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Top Karaka Bays Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent
"A modern centrally located apartment hotel with amazing & efficient staff at the reception. The room even has a F&P washer & dryer. The room I have requested looks at the back which has no view but it’s very quiet. Loved my stay and will be my go to place next time here. 👍"
Yu-Chen 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Quest 256 Lambton

Frequently asked questions

What is Karaka Bays like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Wellington's Karaka Bays neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Scorching Bay Beach as part of your Karaka Bays travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Karaka Bays, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Karaka Bays.
What is there to do in this Wellington neighbourhood?
Scorching Bay Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Karaka Bays. While you're out sightseeing, The Weta Cave and Massey Memorial are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wellington.