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Sofitel Wellington

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Meeting facility
Located close to New Zealand Parliament Buildings and Lambton Quay, 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible)

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Club Access)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

About this property

Sofitel Wellington

Luxury eco-certified 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, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A water dispenser, a computer station, and 4 meeting rooms
  • 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
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 60 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 45 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 45 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 60 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 60 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. 496 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 682 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

Alison

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel, lovely buffet, attentive staff, and the restaurant makes an amazing flat white. Easy walk to botanical gardens and great restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch. The property, dining, staff, convenience and more was perfect. I loved it here and I’d stay here again. Daniel was amazing. The room had perfect views as well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Jane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless stay. The breakfast was wonderful and we are so glad we chose to have dinner there also. Beautiful room and the venue was in a quiet end of town. Couldn’t fault it. Thank you Sofitel Wellington!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was dirty. We moved bed and found rubbish under beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lin-Fei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

8/10 Good

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well located hotel in Wellington. Very nice and attentive staff. On the upper end of the scale in cost.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay in a very beautiful setting, would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful and lovely amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Great views great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean and tidy, will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Nice accomendation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

Lori

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff in the rooms are excellent! Only improvement would be a hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. What a fantastic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kindest and friendliest staff with the most comfy beds. Everything I needed after a day of traveling. The breakfast was the icing on the cake as it was delicious and fresh. Definitely recommend to friends and will plan to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025