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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Te Papa

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Food and drink
Interior entrance
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
City view
Front of property
Located close to Te Papa, Bay Plaza Hotel provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a 24-hour business center. The on-site restaurant, Bay Plaza Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6141

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 3 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ohtel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chef's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Mother's Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

Hotel near Te Papa
Take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar, and a 24-hour business center at Bay Plaza Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Bay Plaza Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, 2 meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • A reception hall, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 76 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bay Plaza Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 753 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 32 per person
  • Self parking fee: NZD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Wellington
Wellington Bay Plaza
The Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Self parking is available for NZD 20.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bay Plaza Hotel located?

Located in Oriental Bay, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Oriental Parade and BATS Theatre are just steps away. Wellington Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, city views, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quite adequate and convenient for our needs at a very reasonable price. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kolver

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on a budget Comfortable beds warm clean safe space close to city and all amenities....plus ➕️ ➕️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Amenities
Service was very good I had two meals in room and delivery quick and food very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, close to all the key attractions & amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance from all sights of Wellington . Good breakfast choices. All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to bars and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Very friendly services.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bay Plaza Wellington

As always, excellent assistance from the staff. Our go-to accommodation in Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sporty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, found noise from the chimney type things might be heating system a bit noisy sleeping
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chikako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for us as close to everything, The staff were nice and the view was good. The only problem was the sounds of toilet flashing was really big, even from above our room was really big,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience of location perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated hotel in a great location, reasonably priced and clean and tidy.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, good value and comfortable. Especially liked that the windows opened so you could get fresh air. Nice views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness
Location. Man in front counter very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy quiet room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great destination
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room and bed are always 'spot on' very comfortable, great range of programmes on TV including movies. Staff are lovely. I stay in the smaller rooms, the bathrooms are tiny and a bit old fashioned - but I spend only 10 mins in there - I always rebook when I have to stay in CBD for work. Parking is great, location is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Excellent position for our holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with eating options close by. Easy walking distance to cable car and interesting archtecture
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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