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Sofitel Wellington

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Elegance redefined in prime location

Conveniently located, this beautifully designed hotel offers a blend of elegant decor and spacious rooms. Delight in the stunning restaurant downstairs and enjoy exceptional service from attentive staff.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Club Access)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Club Access)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible)

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Bolton Street, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Lambton Quay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Te Papa - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sky Stadium - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 7 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Concorde Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bethel Woods - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Ark Teahouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Where's Charlie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Wellington

Luxury hotel near Lambton Quay
Located close to New Zealand Parliament Buildings and St Paul's Cathedral, Sofitel Wellington provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Jardin Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and 4 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vegetable garden, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 48-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

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 and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 65 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 52 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jardin Grill

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 13 floors
  • 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
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • 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
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Dining venue(s)

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
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 52 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: NZD 65 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80 per night

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sofitel Wellington pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sofitel Wellington?

Valet parking is available for NZD 65 per night.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Wellington?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sofitel Wellington?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sofitel Wellington located?

Located in Wellington CBD, this luxury hotel is steps from Lambton Quay and New Zealand Parliament Buildings. Botanic Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Sofitel Wellington Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 697 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sofitel Wellington was an excellent stay when we were in New Zealand, perfectly located in the CBD and within walking distance to everything. I cannot recommend the hotel enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t have breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the city center.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Nice accomendation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and well appointed, excellent location. Courteous and efficient staff. Late check out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! Location is very good. Beautiful hotel, rooms very comfortable. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting and great accommodations! Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to Lambton Quay, the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From room service to restaurant service, I am very satisfied. The bed is comfortable and I had a very good sleet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meritiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The extra touches in turn down of blankets, pot of tea and chocs on bed, slippers, set up of the room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siamak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciate the staff to make our stay memorable with their exclusive and caring services.

10/10 Excellent

Natano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great service. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

Super hotel in a great location

This is a lovely hotel right in the centre of Wellington a 2 minute walk from the BeeHive parliament building. The staff were super helpful and friendly upon arrival. We used their valet service and although there was ample car parks we could have used, it was an easy and efficient service to use. Our room was great and the bed very snuggly. We ate in the dining room and had an excellent meal on our second night and once again great service. Would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were very luxurious! The room was very quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot fault the Sofital - the staff were compitent and friendly plus courteous - the room was gorgeous, had a fabulous view over Bolton historic cemetery and tree clad hills, and it was extremely quiet - the bar and restaurant were sumptuous and the meal we ate in the restaurant was excellent! Would highly recommend a stay in this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented hotel in a central position in Wellington. Lovely choice of breakfast items each morning. Staff very attentive and helpful for things to do and choice of restaurants nearby. Staff were able to accommodate our request of a low floor room to enable us to use the stairs and not the lifts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was large, modern and well maintained. We had a problem with the desk staffing as we were trying to check out early in the morning to catch the ferry. There’s a dearth of restaurants and bars in that area, so it’s unfortunate that the lounge isn’t more inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok stay

Beautiful hotel in a very convenient location. Front desk staff wasn't very welcoming and the bed was too old it's already sinking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel but small rooms lacking storage.

Lovely hotel, friendly staff & great service with a fantastic breakfast. Rooms (classic at least) are a little on the small side with no drawers to store clothes which is annoying for a weeks stay. Only a small a wardrobe though they did supply more hangers. Bose sound system didn't work in my room.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

Comfy hotel, instant coffee

Comfy modern hotel, however in the classic rooms the only in room coffee is instant - given the premium pricing for the hotel I would expect at least a Plunger or a pod machine. Breakfast was adequate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had 2 rooms for two nights. Every interaction with staff at this hotel was world class. It made such a difference. When many cannot find staff, Sofitel have absolutely superb staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ameera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
an excellent hotel. breakfast buffet was really good. i would have rated it 5 stars except for the fact that their internet server crashed and the internet was down for most of my stay. to get it fixed, they had to bring in someone from auckland! it crashed the first night of my stay, was down that night, and the next day and night as well. other than that, everything was excellent. doubt the internet issue will re-occur.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average. Water not hot for two of five days. No servicing on one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kerry Barris

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Substandard. Def shouldn’t be five stars .. more like 3. Didn’t even have a heated towel rail. No real milk for tea. Tiny room. Shocking room service menu .. quiche Lorraine, burgers, fish & chips and club sandwich.. really??? More like a 70’s motor lodge. No salad or soup of lean meats or curry just a cheap menu that you would expect from a low rent takeaway bar. Not eve complimentary water. 3 stars at best. Will never stay here again. Sofitel should be ashamed def not up to their usual standard. I’d drop this branch!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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