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Novotel Wellington

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Located close to Wellington Cable Car and Lambton Quay, Novotel Wellington provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. The on-site restaurant, Caucus Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
133 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Lambton Quay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Papa - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sky Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collective Coffee Shop & Co - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frank's Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Long Bar on Brandon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sierra Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Wellington

Luxury hotel near Lambton Quay
Located close to Wellington Cable Car and Te Papa, Novotel Wellington provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. The on-site restaurant, Caucus Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Bicycle parking, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 139 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and heating

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 37 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Caucus Bar
  • Caucus Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

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 (39 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 90
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 90
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 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
2 children, up to the age of 15 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 37 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: NZD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 90 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 90 (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, 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply
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

Novotel Hotel Wellington
Novotel Wellington
Wellington Novotel
Novotel Wellington Hotel Wellington
Novotel Wellington Hotel
Accor Wellington
Novotel Wellington Hotel
Novotel Wellington Wellington
Novotel Wellington Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Wellington pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Novotel Wellington?

Valet parking is available for NZD 40 per night.

What time is check-in at Novotel Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 90 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Wellington?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 90 (subject to availability).

Where is Novotel Wellington located?

Located in Wellington CBD, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Wellington Cable Car and Lambton Quay. Te Papa and Courtenay Place are also within 1 mi (2 km). Wellington Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Novotel Wellington Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MyMy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the area. Hotel is clean and very nice staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location Clean and tidy Nice meal Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Una

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean motel, easy access to lambton quay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Facilities adequate, room hadn't been cleaned properly (bins not emptied) wierd debit for extras - valet parking and breakfast. Not the amounts expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean an tidy an staff were very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to shops, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a comfortable stay with lovely staff. Breakfast was very good. The bathroom could do with updating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Angaddeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to cable car and rest of street from their back hotel lift very mindfully designed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cantay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel! Rooms have nice views. Staff is very friendly; but, especially the breakfast is of very high quality. Provides easy access to highlights in Wellington.

10/10 Excellent

Anntain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rozelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location overall and easy self parking adjacent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Worth a stay

It is a great location and an easy 2-minute walk into all the great shopping and restaurant district. Close to Ferry Terminal. Excellent cafe Oranga across the road for breakfast. The gym is too small, but the location makes it worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful- looking after our bags before check in, giving directions, topping up our coffee supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

EUNYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay at a few Novotels for work, and the standard is always very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with my 7yr old. Great location, she loved the welcome kiwi, arrival reception was great, very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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