The Best Hotels Closest to Zealandia in Wellington - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 1.9 km from Zealandia

Shelley

฿2,198

฿2,527 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.8 km from Zealandia

Kelly

฿3,716

฿4,273 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 2 km from Zealandia

Tamara

฿3,000

฿3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 2.1 km from Zealandia

Bekah

฿4,193

฿4,822 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1.8 km from Zealandia

Norman

฿2,649

฿3,046 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

6. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 2.7 km from Zealandia

Julian

฿3,584

฿4,122 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.9 km from Zealandia

Sarah

฿2,738

฿3,148 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

8. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 2 km from Zealandia

Florian

฿1,907

฿2,193 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

9. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 2.1 km from Zealandia

Anna

฿3,272

฿3,763 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 2 km from Zealandia

Rob

฿5,048

฿5,805 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.9 km from Zealandia

Mohammad

฿2,175

฿2,502 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 2.1 km from Zealandia

Caitlyn

฿1,984

฿2,282 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.9 km from Zealandia

Mega

฿3,126

฿3,595 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

14. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 2.8 km from Zealandia

Glen

฿2,943

฿3,385 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.

A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

15. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 2.2 km from Zealandia

Judy

฿3,763

฿4,327 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

16. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 1.7 km from Zealandia

Waimarie

฿3,037

฿3,492 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

17. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.8 km from Zealandia

Con

฿2,836

฿3,262 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 1.8 km from Zealandia

฿2,289

฿2,632 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A hotel room with two beds, dark headboards, white bedding, and a large window with curtains.

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.8 km from Zealandia

Christina

฿2,102

฿2,417 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

20. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 3.1 km from Zealandia

Stephen

฿3,552

฿4,084 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Zealandia

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 794 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 245 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View

Top Zealandia Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The Trekker"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, spacious and Contemporary."

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good

"We’re not sure why we were given a mobility friendly room as this was not requested. The bathroom was a little awkward as it had no clothes hooks and the room did not have a mirror."

ibis Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were really comfortable and clean, they had everything you could need and the beds were divine."

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Really liked staying here spacious room clean and very well equipped enjoyed the dining room and the lounge area had plenty of space and then the communication with the staff was great. They offered me some great service. I’ll be using this hotel again."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay and perfect location"

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A great stay, everything went to plan, thank you. Enjoyed the extra facilities."

Rydges Wellington

8/10 Good

"Rydges Wellington is a good hotel, we had a lovely room that had views to the harbour which was nice - the room was very clean, hotel staff lovely, however the heater / air con in the room is old and very loud."

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic staff, great checkin. Thanks so much for the car parking. Room was spotless. Loved the breakfast. Fantastic manager of this area. Overall a wonderful quick no fuss stay. Well Done to everyone!!!"

Other attractions near Zealandia

A historic windmill exhibit with a wooden structure, glass panels, and a metal fence.

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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A large glass conservatory surrounded by manicured gardens and a hilltop house.

Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (620 reviews)

A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.

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A historic building with a central dome, large windows, and a flagpole.

Victoria University of Wellington

8.8/10 (368 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Victoria University of Wellington during your visit to Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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A brick observatory with a large dome under a clear blue sky.

Carter Observatory

8.4/10 (42 reviews)

Look at the rings of Saturn, touch rocks that have fallen from space and go on a virtual journey to the farthest regions of our solar system.

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Wrights Hill Fortress

You can learn about the history of Wellington with a trip to Wrights Hill Fortress.

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Kelburn Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kelburn Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Karori Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Karori Arts Centre during your stay in Wellington.

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Khandallah Park

Explore the great outdoors at Khandallah Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Zealandia?

Zealandia is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its beautiful island views and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 25 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Zealandia?

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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Zealandia. Other good options within 5 miles include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Zealandia?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Zealandia.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Zealandia, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Zealandia.

What can I see and do near Zealandia?

You'll want to browse the collections at Te Papa, Carter Observatory and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. While you're exploring, swing by Te Aro Pa, Turnbull House and Parliament House to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre and Circa Theatre.

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Our top choices for Zealandia hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

6. Ohtel Wellington

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

8. The Marion Hostel

9. Bolton Hotel

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

14. Quest on Thorndon

15. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

16. Boulcott Suites

17. Naumi Hotel Wellington

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

19. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

20. Southgate Motor Inn

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Top Zealandia Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Quest 256 Lambton

ibis Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Rydges Wellington

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Other attractions near Zealandia

Cable Car Museum

Botanic Gardens

Victoria University of Wellington

Carter Observatory

Wrights Hill Fortress

Kelburn Park

Karori Arts Centre

Khandallah Park

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