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Our top choices for Carter Observatory hotels

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Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (628)
"This is a great hotel right downtown. Next to a Woolworths and shopping. Would stay here again. "
Canada
Allyson
The price is ฿2,814
฿3,237 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Quest 256 Lambton
Reception
The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (194)
"Great room, friendly staff."
Australia
Paige
The price is ฿3,524
฿4,052 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The Intrepid Hotel
Studio Suite | Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (89)
"Great location and a stylish, well-equipped room."
Australia
Evelyn
The price is ฿2,290
฿2,634 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
The Cobbler Hotel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (233)
"Clean and comfortable room, good location, and friendly staff"
Australia
Martin
The price is ฿2,390
฿2,748 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
Premier Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location. "
United States
Gillian
The price is ฿3,129
฿3,598 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Bolton Hotel
Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, City View | City view
Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2280)
"Great staff, nice place to stay. "
Australia
Peter
The price is ฿3,226
฿3,710 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Boulcott Suites
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (717)
"Great staff and superb property"
United Kingdom
ATUL
The price is ฿3,223
฿3,707 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sofitel Wellington
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Nice place "
United States
Prasika
The price is ฿2,660
฿3,059 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73)
"Lovely space with a cute and clean look. Would certainly stay again! "
Canada
Aidan
The price is ฿1,840
฿2,116 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
The Marion Hostel
Indoor pool, open 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers
InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Great room, easy walking distance to town, overall a good stay! "
United States
Stephanie
The price is ฿4,733
฿5,443 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (126)
"Super easy check in and out, friendly and helpful staff. Great location to walk around Wellington CBD. Clean and spacious, equipped with everything we needed for a short stay."
Australia
Rebecca
The price is ฿2,257
฿2,596 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Luxury Penthouse, City View (4 King Beds) | Balcony
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (710)
"Great for a quick short stay! "
Australia
Geena
The price is ฿2,788
฿3,206 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Front of property
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1046)
"Super comfortable pillows, helpful staff, amazing location, very roomy rooms fully stocked with cooking essentials "
Canada
Mélissa Vicky
The price is ฿2,141
฿2,462 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Adina CityLife Wellington
Hallway
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1415)
"Room was very clean, check in was quick and they booked a cab for when we were leaving. "
Canada
Heather
The price is ฿2,703
฿3,108 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Buffet
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1643)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great amenities, can’t complain about anything."
Australia
Hayley
The price is ฿2,108
฿2,425 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reception
Astelia Apartment Hotel

Astelia Apartment Hotel

Astelia Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1692)
"good location and the bed was comfortable."
United States
Rachel
The price is ฿2,465
฿2,834 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Astelia Apartment Hotel
Studio | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
Pipitea, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (552)
"Very nice property and handy to the ferry"
Australia
Phillip
The price is ฿2,406
฿2,767 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Quest on Thorndon
King Studio + 1 Single | Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (415)
"Clean room and very friendly staff"
Australia
Elaine
The price is ฿4,322
฿4,970 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Reception
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (290)
"Great communication, parking and staff were lovely"
Australia
Jon
The price is ฿2,392
฿2,750 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Exterior
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro, 1 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (533)
"Good location, comfortable stay"
Australia
XIAOXI
The price is ฿2,657
฿3,056 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
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 Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The location is excellent "
WANGXI 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Oaks Wellington Hotel
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were qonderful. We dealt with Kenneth who was fabulous to deal with! Everything was seamless and such clean snuggly rooms with fantastic location right in the middle of Lampton Quay. "
Kayla 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Hotels near other Carter Observatory attractions

Cable Car Museum which includes interior views

Cable Car Museum

This free museum tells the story of Wellington’s cable car since its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century.
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Flowers in the gardens
Photo by Nicole Smelson
Open Photo by Nicole Smelson

Botanic Gardens

4.5/5 (610 reviews)
A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carter Observatory?
Carter Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 147 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Carter Observatory?
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carter Observatory. Other good options within a short distance include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and Rydges Wellington.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Carter Observatory?
Expedia has 147 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carter Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carter Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Carter Observatory.
What can I see and do near Carter Observatory?
You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Wellington City and Sea, Te Papa and Cable Car Museum. Parliament House, Turnbull House and Old Government Buildings are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre and Embassy Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.