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Quest 256 Lambton

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wellington, near Te Papa

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Exterior
Studio | Private kitchenette | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Reception
Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Quest 256 Lambton in downtown Wellington offers a warm welcome with friendly staff. Guests enjoy practical amenities for extended stays: in-room WiFi, laundry services, grocery shopping assistance, and a relaxing lobby TV area simplify city living.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(114 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Apartment

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Wellington CBD, Quest 256 Lambton is in a walkable area in Wellington with great shopping. Wellington Cenotaph and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Lambton Quay and Oriental Parade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at TSB Bank Arena or Wellington Town Hall. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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Map
Level 4, 256 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • TSB Bank Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Te Papa - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 9 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪InterContinental Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arabica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sal's Authentic New York Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whitby’s Restaurant & Piano Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Quest 256 Lambton

Hotel near Te Papa
Quest 256 Lambton provides amenities like a free grocery shopping service and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes, and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 17 to 27 for adults and NZD 17 to 27 for children

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 17 to 27 for adults, and NZD 17 to 27 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Quest 256 Lambton Hotel
Quest 256 Lambton Wellington
Quest 256 Lambton Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Quest 256 Lambton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quest 256 Lambton?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Quest 256 Lambton?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quest 256 Lambton located?

Located in Wellington CBD, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Lambton Quay and Wellington Cable Car are just steps away. Wellington Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Quest 256 Lambton Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 570 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and my room was spacious, clean with great amenities. Staff very friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Very enjoyable stay with great room facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simione

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest in the center of Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great location and room was lovely staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

A Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient central location. Clean room with comfortable bed. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and good amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, nice modern clean rooms. Lovely staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a decent place to stay for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A great all round stay and experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rovina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in central city and close proximity to main attractions. Room very clean with kitchen and laundry facilities are a plus point. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great second stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chengjun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I throughly enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Quest is In the middle of Wellington but is very quiet. Very comfortable rooms. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

seth

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and great amenities. Central location made access very easy and is close to areas of interest. Very happy with my stay and will most certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near majority of city sights
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here. The location is really good, very handy with the food grocery and transportation needs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just great ! Do it !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are brilliant! Professional, friendly, and accomodate any reasonable request.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Very quiet for such a central hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious studio, with a very comfy bed, well stocked kitchenette and a good shower. Great central location that is perfect for a visit to the central city. Airport Express stops very close by for a quick easy ride. Sound wise… never heard a thing despite being in the thick of it all…. Perfect visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel so far on our trip !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central to everything lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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