Lyall Bay Travel Guide
Wellington
Visit Lyall Bay
Things to do

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Lyall Bay

Rydges Wellington Airport
"Perfect for early morning flights without the hassle of the Wellington traffic and parking"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Rydges Wellington
"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"This was the 2nd time I have stayed here this trip. Great starting/ ending point if you are taking the Ferry. Make sure you contact the hotel if you think that you will arrive late."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

ibis Wellington
"The room was clean and had everything that I needed."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"It's not the best hotel we've ever stayed at, but it's definitely the best in Wellington. Comfortable, clean rooms with nice view of the harbour. Byredo products were a nice touch. Good service, excellent food and drinks. Wish the TVs would have been Smart TVs with Netflix/Disney etc as it was weird ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Lyall Bay

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

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.

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.

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.

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




















