Top 6 Lodges in Wellington, New Zealand

May 1, 2023 Terina Blouin

Wellington boasts a compact downtown area that’s easy to explore on foot and a wealth of architectural styles, from 19th-century wooden cottages to Art Deco masterpieces. Discover the city’s Maori roots at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea and the Museum of New Zealand. Sip coffee and people-watch in lively Courtney Place, or survey the city from scenic Mount Victoria. When the sun goes down on Windy Wellington, take a nocturnal tour of Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to meet some colorful inhabitants.
Restaurants in Wellington

1. Victoria Court Motor Lodge

201 Victoria Street, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Excellent
26%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 216 reviews

Victoria Court Motor Lodge

We are superior accommodation offering studios, one bedroom apartments, two bedroom apartments (sleep up to six), executive studios and executive suites. All rooms have there own bathrooms (most with spas) and cooking facilities. We have free off street parking and laundry. Being centrally located (50 metres from Cuba Mall), there is no reason to drive. Surrounded by some of the best restaurants Wellington has to offer.

Comfortable Accommodation for an overnight before boarding a ferry to the mainland

Reviewed By nzcopplestone

Excellent location, walking distance to restaurants of which there is a great selection. Very comfortable night sleep for weary travelers from Bay of Plenty. Shame the weather was so windy and wet as the view in the morning from the second floor was spectacular... Must be a good place as a number of truck drivers and tradies were staying as well.

2. The Halswell Lodge

21 Kent Terrace, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Excellent
9%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
16%
Terrible
24%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 272 reviews

The Halswell Lodge

This property is 9 minutes walk from the beach. Halswell Lodge is located next to Courtenay Place in central Wellington. All rooms include satellite TV with 7 movie and sport channels. Free unlimited WiFi is provided. Guests have access to either private or shared kitchen facilities. Te Papa Museum and Wellington’s waterfront are less than 10 minutes’ walk away. It is a 5-minute drive to Westpac Stadium and 10 minutes’ drive to the Interislander Ferry Terminal All accommodation at Halswell Lodge Wellington features en suite bathrooms and a refrigerator. Heating and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Some rooms have a spa bath. Studios and apartments with cooking facilities are available. Guest laundry facilities are provided. Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed). Cost $15 Per night.

Don't stay here if you are not very young and fit.

Reviewed By AnnM3829

This motel is well situated however it is on a hill and the room I had was up a flight of stairs. There was no one in reception so I could not request help and so getting me and my luggage to my room was almost more than I could manage. If they had advertised that there was no lift, I wouldn't have booked. The room was clean but that's the best thing I can say. Do not stay here if you are not very young and fit. The bathroom light did not work and neither did the TV. Definitely not worth it's 3 star rating.

3. Wellington City Townhouse

130a Abel Smith Street, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 12 reviews

Wellington City Townhouse

Built in 1880, fully renovated in 2015. A two story workers cottage with three bedroom options - Queen bedroom with bathroom and garden view (quiet), queen bedroom with ensuite and city view (traffic noise) and bunk room for two singles or children. Second bathroom, full kitchen with laundry, lounge with two double futon sofa beds, sunny garden with BBQ. Free wireless internet. Parking available on request. We supply all linen and towels as well as complimentary toiletries. Sleeps up to 10 or can be booked by a couple or a smaller group too. Fabulous central city location - a few minutes walk to downtown Wellington, shops and main sights.

fantastic spot for a quick night

Reviewed By 321timfin

Stayed here one night after several in a tent. Awesome fine details and thoughtful amenities, super comfy bed and hot shower. Responsive hosts made us feel right at home. Excellent location for walking to many of the cool things in the city. Highly recommend!

4. Aura Hotel

95 Manners Street, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Excellent
6%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
5%
Terrible
81%
Overall Ratings

1.5 based on 62 reviews

Aura Hotel

Surely if this place was audited it’d get closed down

Reviewed By Joseph M

Booked through booking.com and had a booking confirmation for a 3 day stay a month in advance. Arrived to be told my room wasn’t available, despite the confirmation. They said I could stay there one night, which I took up as trying to find a last minute booking was very difficult. The “twin room” I ended up staying in was next door to other peoples rooms (which wasn’t shown in the advertisement). Walls were very thin and could hear people constantly talking all night. Other people on the floor were smoking weed and cigarettes and the smell would come into my room. The windows didn’t seem to shut properly and it was very cold and noisy. The staff were very unapologetic, in fact they weren’t even attending the counter when we arrived and we had to wait for some service. I would have no idea what you’d do here if you arrived in the middle of the night as they lock all the doors electronically and then the actual hotel is a few floors up. Overall, absolutely awful experience. One of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. You’d be better off paying a little more and getting something less of a headache.

5. Lodge in the City

152 Taranaki Street, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Excellent
4%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
15%
Terrible
63%
Overall Ratings

2 based on 287 reviews

Lodge in the City

Rude service.

Reviewed By Diegoabreu1574

The place is very clean and comfortable, the only problem and sadly the biggest is the lack of respect from the staff to the customers, lack of professionalism and respect. The person who introduced himself as the second in command (he did not introduce himself or answer me when I asked the name) simply does not know how to express himself correctly with a client, he treats me in a rude way instead of explaining to me why I cannot be in the kitchen or In the living room, he addressed me in a bad way and making nasty gestures as if I was bothering him. Unfortunately I came looking to have a good time and you can de-stress and in the end I consider that loadge in you city was a bad decision. Unfortunately I will never come back here. Keep this in mind when making your reservation. I want to say clearly that was a old man with beard, because here is also another two ladies working and they are very nice .

6. Wellington City Townhouse

130a Abel Smith Street, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 12 reviews

Wellington City Townhouse

Built in 1880, fully renovated in 2015. A two story workers cottage with three bedroom options - Queen bedroom with bathroom and garden view (quiet), queen bedroom with ensuite and city view (traffic noise) and bunk room for two singles or children. Second bathroom, full kitchen with laundry, lounge with two double futon sofa beds, sunny garden with BBQ. Free wireless internet. Parking available on request. We supply all linen and towels as well as complimentary toiletries. Sleeps up to 10 or can be booked by a couple or a smaller group too. Fabulous central city location - a few minutes walk to downtown Wellington, shops and main sights.

fantastic spot for a quick night

Reviewed By 321timfin

Stayed here one night after several in a tent. Awesome fine details and thoughtful amenities, super comfy bed and hot shower. Responsive hosts made us feel right at home. Excellent location for walking to many of the cool things in the city. Highly recommend!

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