What is Oriental Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Wellington's Oriental Bay neighbourhood. Are you looking for Oriental Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Oriental Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Bay Plaza Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Oriental Bay. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Wellington Central Business District, and it offers a restaurant and a bar. Another good option for your stay in the area is Ohtel Wellington .

How many hotels should I expect to find in Oriental Bay?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Wellington, you can choose from 12 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Oriental Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Oriental Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Oriental Bay.

What can I see and do in this Wellington neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Oriental Bay are Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade. While you're out sightseeing in Wellington, make sure that you visit other sights such as Mount Victoria Lookout or Byrd Memorial.

The Best Hotels in Oriental Bay, Wellington - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Oriental Bay hotels

Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay

Tracey

฿3,694 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Bay Plaza Hotel

Oriental Bay

Peter

฿2,504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

5.4 km from Oriental Bay

Bruce

฿2,636 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Airport Stays

Miramar, 4 km from Oriental Bay

Glen

฿3,970 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 km from Oriental Bay

Ngaire

฿3,338 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jul - 17 Jul

Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Moana Lodge - Guest House

24.8 km from Oriental Bay

Alison

฿2,880 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

11.4 km from Oriental Bay

Kobus

฿2,071 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Harbour View Lodge

20.3 km from Oriental Bay

Rui

฿2,016 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jul - 12 Jul

Totara Lodge

26.6 km from Oriental Bay

jason

฿3,215 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Executive Studio, 2 Single Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Bucket Tree Lodge

Tawa, 12.2 km from Oriental Bay

Georgina

฿3,321 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Brentwood Hotel

Kilbirnie, 2.7 km from Oriental Bay

Anthony

฿3,389 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

6.9 km from Oriental Bay

Dave

฿3,702 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.6 km from Oriental Bay

Jerome

฿3,340 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 1.8 km from Oriental Bay

Hayley

฿2,696 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 1.4 km from Oriental Bay

Jennifer

฿3,271 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2.4 km from Oriental Bay

Tania

฿3,332 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

28.4 km from Oriental Bay

Elyse

฿3,402 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jul - 18 Jul

Comfort Studio, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Pets allowed | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Trentham Motel

26.4 km from Oriental Bay

Paul

฿2,542 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Midway Pacifica Lodge

10.6 km from Oriental Bay

Merv

฿2,165 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Silverstream Retreat

22.8 km from Oriental Bay

Sarah

฿3,561 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

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Where to stay in Oriental Bay

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Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

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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.

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