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Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington

4.0 star property
Morning coffee tastes better with ocean views at this Wellington hotel, near vibrant Courtenay Place and eclectic Cuba Street Mall.

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Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay provides a peaceful retreat in Wellington's center. Travelers can enjoy local cuisine with harbor views at One80 Restaurant or relax in the garden area, where a library offers books for quiet moments away from the city bustle.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Partial Harbourview 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Partial Harbourview 2 Doubles

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Partial Harbourview 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Partial Harbourview 1 King

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Harbourview 1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium Harbourview 2 Doubles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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About the neighborhood

Located in Mount Victoria, a neighborhood in Wellington, Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Check out an event or a game at Hnry Stadium, and consider making time for Wellington Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. With kayaking, sailing, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Wellington travel guide
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75 Roxburgh Street, Oriental Bay, Wellington, Greater Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District
    Wellington Central Business District
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Papa
    Te Papa
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Courtenay Place
    Courtenay Place
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michael Fowler Centre
    Michael Fowler Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall
    Cuba Street Mall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station
    7 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coene's Bar & Eatery
    3 min walk
  • Embassy Theatre
    5 min walk
  • Ortega Fish Shack
    4 min walk
  • Minibar
    6 min walk
  • Raglan Roast Coffee
    6 min walk

About this property

Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington

Upscale hotel near Courtenay Place
Located close to Te Papa and Cuba Street Mall, Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, One80 Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and secured bicycle storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vegetable garden, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 118 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 29-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, 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 all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • One80 Bar & Lounge
  • One80 Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Copthorne Hotel Oriental
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Copthorne Oriental
Copthorne Wellington Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay
Copthorne Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Wellington
Copthorne Wellington, Oriental
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington located?

Located in Mount Victoria, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Courtenay Place and Te Papa. Cuba Street Mall and Massey University are also within 1 mi (2 km). Wellington Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay Wellington Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds/room, excellent service, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness
The parking was safe and easy to access. The room had a wonderful view
Wellington waterfront
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean, beds were amazing and staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendliness, nothing was too much trouble, location was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room needs updating Staff are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room great and staff courteous and professional …
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shounak

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Copthorne. The view from our room was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, good location. Good view from our balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in a Junior Suite room 911 which was superb. The views over the harbour & across to the Lower Hutt were divine as it was a corner room. Reception staff very good & helpful.
Sunrise from 911 to Lower Hutt
Sunrise from 911 across bay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous, the rooms were spacious and clean, and the location was perfect to the central business district.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was spotless, some of the furnishings were a bit tired, but the location and view from our room were brilliant. Shower was superb. Staff were lovely, and looked after us very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great position when visiting Wellington. Great access to restaurants in Mount Wellington, the cinema, Coles, Te Papa and all of the harbour front amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool place with a wicked view of the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, rooms were clean and functional, hotel is generally showing its age, but we’d be happy to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay again, very quiet and super comfy beds. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything & we loved everything about our stay The view was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh yes very pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel on the hill with spectacular views. Amazing staff, so friendly and helpful! Wonderful restaurant with great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Trying to find parking and the lobby at midnight after a long ferry ride was challenging but the room itself was great, one of the best we've been in on this trip. The staff were also very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room clean with nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view over the harbour was stunning and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were very good and the young man who brought my bag that I’d forgotten and left at reception to my room was exceptionally kind, to me, a very tired traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, good room, friendly helpful staff, car park was limited and tight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt more like a business hotel. Well positioned. But the room was very very tight. Furnishings and fittings were dated. Staff were lovely. Evening meal in the restaurant was great. Renovations were taking place (which we knew) but that was not in our room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026