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A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a view of the city skyline at dusk.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a small table.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, TV, and a small table.

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

1. Victoria Court Motor Lodge

Te Aro

$92

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.

2. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown

$105

$121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

A patio with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a hedge.

A building with a sign indicating trading hours, a security camera, and potted plants.

A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

3. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai

$88

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious indoor area with a sofa, chairs, and a round table, featuring large windows and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a dining table with chairs, a balcony with a view, and artwork on the walls.

A modern interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a bedroom with a large window.

A hotel with multiple-story buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a hillside backdrop.

4. Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Newlands

$107

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

The exterior of Marksman Motor Inn with a sign indicating no vacancies and amenities like movies and sports.

A building exterior with a wooden bench, potted plants, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, kettle, and a small sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

5. Marksman Motor Inn

Mount Cook

$68

$78 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

A kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and kettle, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a shelf with kitchenware.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel sink.

A parking lot with a building in the background.

6. 88 Wallace Court Motel

Mount Cook

$64

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A small, single-story building with a wooden deck and a picnic table in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a sink.

7. Stylish Tawa Retreat

Tawa

$64

$73 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small kitchen area, and a shower.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, and a potted plant.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a stove.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a countertop with a fruit and cheese board.

8. Newlands Court Motel

Newlands

$92

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase, a kettle, and a window.

A two-story motel with a green exterior, a visible fire exit, and a parking lot with marked spaces.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a sink. There is a chair with a red cushion and a towel hanging on the door.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a small table with a vase of flowers, a fire extinguisher, and a balcony with a view.

9. Adelaide Motel

Newtown

$83

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A two-story building with a balcony and large windows.

A two-story house with a front porch, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a parked car.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There are wooden stools and a red chair. The kitchen leads to a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

10. Bucket Tree Lodge

Tawa

$81

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a wooden cabinet, a window with curtains, and a red carpet.

A hotel reception area with a coffee machine, tea bags, and a tray of glasses and cups.

A compact hotel room with a single bed, a small desk, and a kitchenette in the background.

A wooden staircase with a red carpet, a wooden handrail, and a wooden cabinet with a mirror and vase.

11. Halswell Lodge - Motel

Mount Victoria

$35

$41 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small glass table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.

12. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone

$89

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A sign for Motor Lodge with an entrance arrow, located near a scenic coastal area with hills and a body of water in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a red lamp on each table, a red and black abstract painting on the wall, and a white pillow on the bed.

A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant hills.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a laptop, and a projector screen.

13. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

Petone

$94

$108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A modern hotel corridor with a tiled wall, a staircase, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green EXIT sign, and a view of the street outside.

A corridor with tiled walls and a carpeted floor, leading to a door at the end.

14. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott

$95

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

A wooden boardwalk with picnic tables and a metal sculpture of a fish.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, a bottle of wine, and a lattice fence with plants in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

15. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone

$78

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

A covered outdoor area with a glass railing, stone pillars, and tables with chairs.

A street view with a row of buildings, a parked car, and a clear sky.

16. Avana Suites

Petone

$64

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A living room with a staircase, a dining area with pink chairs, a blue sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with two blue patterned sofas, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a staircase.

A two-story building with a flat roof and large windows. There are potted plants and a statue in the foreground.

17. Camellia Court Motel

Melling

$88

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A room with a sofa, a table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a couch, and a kitchenette.

A sign for Mana Motel advertising 17 self-contained units, a pool, and a children's play area.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

18. Mana Motel

Paremata

$57

$66 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A row of white buildings with grey roofs, arranged in a street with a clear sky.

A building with a white facade and a tree in front.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a coffee maker on a shelf.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

19. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone

$54

$62 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave. A staircase leads to a bedroom.

A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a lawn, bordered by a building with visible windows and a fence.

20. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott

$110

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Top neighborhoods in Wellington

A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A red cable car moving along a track, surrounded by lush greenery and ferns, with a cityscape and a body of water in the background.

A red cable car in a lush green area with a cityscape in the background.

A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.

Wellington CBD

Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.

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A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa entrance with glass railings and a sign.

A colorful building with a red facade, a green door, and a small porch area.

A busy street with shops and restaurants, including Hotel Bristol and Bamboo.

Te Aro

Discover New Zealand's largest entertainment district, bustling with bars, clubs, theaters, and galleries. Explore Te Aro Park, the waterfront area, and Cuba Street's vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants.

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A church with a tall tower and a cross on top.

A staircase leading to the National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, with a warning sign about slippery steps.

A sign for Wellington Cathedral of St Paul Anglican with a building in the background.

The exterior of the National Library of New Zealand, featuring a modern architectural design with a prominent red and beige facade and a sign indicating its location.

The exterior of the National Library of New Zealand building with a prominent sign.

Thorndon

Thorndon charms visitors with its blend of colonial history and political significance in Wellington. The neighborhood showcases well-preserved Victorian villas alongside the iconic copper-domed Beehive parliament building. History buffs will love exploring Old St Paul's Church with its timber Gothic architecture and Katherine Mansfield House, birthplace of New Zealand's renowned author. Cozy cafes in converted heritage buildings serve modern Kiwi cuisine, perfect for refueling after walks along tree-canopied streets. The area is easily accessible by Wellington's bus network with frequent services to the city center. Parliament tours offer budget-friendly activities while boutique bed & breakfasts in restored villas provide charming accommodations.

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A coastal town with a clear blue sea, a sandy beach, a fountain, and buildings on a hillside.

A coastal town with a clear blue sea, a beach, and residential buildings.

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and buildings on a hillside.

A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

A man sitting on a bench by a waterfront with a fountain in the background.

Oriental Bay

Oriental Bay delivers prime Wellington waterfront living with a golden sand beach right at your doorstep. Joggers, cyclists, and families fill the curved promenade while sailboats dot the sparkling harbor. When you're not swimming at the beach, take in stunning views of the Wellington skyline or grab brunch at a waterside café. Upscale restaurants serve fresh seafood and New Zealand cuisine along the bay. Modern apartment towers and boutique hotels offer premium harbor-facing accommodations, though budget options are limited. The neighborhood connects easily to downtown via frequent buses, but most visitors prefer the scenic 10-minute walk along the waterfront.

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A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.

A coastal cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a marina, and mountains in the background.

A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings, a waterfront, and a prominent museum.

A nighttime cityscape with a river and a harbor.

A coastal cityscape with a harbor, buildings, and mountains in the background.

Mount Victoria

Perched on a lush hillside, Mount Victoria gives you front-row seats to Wellington's best harbor panoramas. The lookout crowns the neighborhood with jaw-dropping views worth every step of the climb. Victorian and Edwardian wooden homes in cheerful heritage colors line the winding streets. Walking trails through the Town Belt green space offer peaceful escapes just minutes from downtown buzz. Hungry explorers will need to head to nearby Courtenay Place for serious dining options. Accommodation ranges from charming boutique B&Bs to vacation rentals in character villas. Frequent buses connect to the city center in minutes, though the steep terrain rewards walkers with unexpected harbor glimpses between the historic homes.

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Top landmarks in Wellington

A modern building with a large illuminated sign and a prominent lion statue.

Te Papa

9.4/10 (3,522 reviews)

Te Papa is just one of the attractions in Te Aro, Wellington so you might want to stop by during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to experience more of the culture Wellington has to offer, head to Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, Michael Fowler Centre, and St James Theatre.

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A coastal cityscape with a stadium, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Hnry Stadium

8.6/10 (656 reviews)

You could catch an event at Hnry Stadium, a stadium in Pipitea. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Hnry Stadium is cool, you also might like TSB Bank Arena and Basin Reserve, both located nearby.

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A sign with the word "CUBA" in large red letters.

Cuba Street Mall

8.6/10 (3,907 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cuba Street Mall in Te Aro. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Lambton Quay.

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Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

Wellington Central Business District is worth a pic or two when discovering Te Aro. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A bar with various bottles and decorations.

Courtenay Place

8.4/10 (2,096 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Courtenay Place— just one of the monuments in Te Aro. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A modern building with a glass facade and colorful geometric patterns.

TSB Bank Arena

8.8/10 (395 reviews)

You could catch an event at TSB Bank Arena, a stadium in Wellington CBD. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you think TSB Bank Arena is cool, you also might like Hnry Stadium and Basin Reserve, both located nearby.

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A modern building with a glass facade and a curved roof, surrounded by a grassy area with colorful bean bags and a white picket fence.

Michael Fowler Centre

8.6/10 (85 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington CBD. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, St James Theatre, Embassy Theatre, and Circa Theatre are all a short walk away.

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A coastal cityscape with a clear view of the ocean, mountains in the background, and a mix of modern and traditional buildings.

Lambton Quay

8.6/10 (1,075 reviews)

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Lambton Quay in Pipitea. Splash some more cash at Cuba Street Mall.

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Wellington and related destinations

Between two shores, a compact capital where the wind has a personality and locals measure coffee in scientific terms. The Museum of Wellington City and Sea chronicles maritime history while the waterfront buzzes with impromptu performers. Te Papa museum demands hours to explore Māori treasures and earthquake simulators that shake with alarming authenticity. The cable car climbs to Botanic Gardens offering harbor views worth every creaky minute of the journey. Parliament's 'Beehive' building houses politicians who might be spotted in Cuba Street cafés debating policy over flat whites. Wellington Zoo's red pandas steal the show, while Carter Observatory reveals southern constellations invisible to northern visitors.

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About the destination

What's Wellington Like for Motels?

If you want a comfy room on a budget in Wellington, we're here to help. Hotels.com has 13 motels in Wellington, so you can easily book a good place to stay. To get the best deal on a motel, you might prefer to choose your accommodation in advance. Wake refreshed and go discover what this welcoming city offers. See why Wellington is loved for its museums, restaurants, and shopping. Sites like TSB Bank Arena, City Gallery Wellington, and Wellington Cable Car will tick the popular local attractions off your list, and you can always stray off the beaten track for lesser-known landmarks.