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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
Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Reception
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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Studio | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(124 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. Te Papa and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Cable Car. Wellington Cenotaph and Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre are also worth visiting. 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
  • ‪Collective Coffee Shop & Co - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frank's Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪D4 - ‬3 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), smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, a water dispenser, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

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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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Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 606 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and great staff. Thank you for a wonderful stay in Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped, comfortable room. Location very handy for shops, restaurants and transport in the centre of Wellington.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

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

Thaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area. walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service and great amenities. Close to everything you need in Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a studio. Clean comfortable room with kitchen and washer dryer with nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped room. Friendly and helpful staff. Great coffee in lobby and in room. V clean. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Wissam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Next to cable cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Leo

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

10/10 Excellent

Elsdon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a good location for access to shops however parking was a maze to get back to room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay. Only down side was that the 6am call we asked for never happened and the bed was pretty firm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was ideal for what we needed in Wellington. Centrally located with the cable car within 300m meaning we could walk to the harbour side or catch the cable up to Zelandia & the botanical gardens. Loads of restaurants within a 10 minute stroll. Rooms large, comfortable & well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

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