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The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Wellington, near Te Papa

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Travelers in Wellington's CBD stay at The Wellesley Boutique Hotel, enjoying a warm atmosphere. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while express check-out and luggage storage simplify departures. Multilingual staff assist with questions, and laundry services refresh wardrobes.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2-8 Maginnity Street, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lambton Quay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wellington Cable Car - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • TSB Bank Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 5 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rydges Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Bi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Otto - Champagneria & Beer Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Supreme Midland Park - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillinger's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

Hotel near Te Papa
Close to Interislander Ferry Terminal, The Wellesley Boutique Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, laundry services, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wellesley Boutique Hotel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (NZD 25 per day)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express 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 - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; 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

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 55 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 25 per day (164 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 55 per night
  • 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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Wellesley Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wellesley Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wellesley Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Wellesley Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Wellington CBD, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Lambton Quay and Wellington Cenotaph are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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The Wellesley Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 523 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location tucked a little bit out of the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HAOYANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool space in this modern city! Very convenient for blueferry in morning! Close to harbour! Easy park but extra payment, all good experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Amenities
Thank you for a peaceful and relaxing stay following my eye surgery. I appreciate how accommodating you were to my needs and staff were so welcoming, empathetic and encouraging. It really made a big difference
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lovely woman who checked me in was super friendly and really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent . Recommend. Martin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Very central to CBD and the waterfront. Very little traffic noise during the nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place of respite in the wind swept city
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely

Gorgeous old-fashioned hotel, lovely rooms, friendly staff, great to experience a century-old club refurbished.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

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

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic hotel in a good location. I would stay there again. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large comfortable room. Huge bathroom with wonderful showers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay in a very unique hotel full of old school character. Friendly staff, very comfortable and large room, right in the inner city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very short stay, late arrival so no staff on duty and left again early hours but the room was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small boutique hotel close to water front and docks. Easy walk to downtown shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the old world charm
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice size rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After hours service worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Central location is excellent. It felt very private - like my own apartment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles Kieran

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

Excellent 2 Night Stay in New Zealand’s Capital

Excellent accommodation in downtown Wellington and chief receptionist Cathy could not have been more friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel es very vintage, with a special charm. Very well maintained !! We feel a past.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Okada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am so happy to stay such a historic building. Staffs are very kind and warm, I want to stay another room next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly, check in and out was great. Only gripe I could come up with would be that I wish parking were closer and not around the block and 6 floors up but downtown parking is what is is in every town ☺. I really like this hotel, the design, the history, the bathrooms are great and rooms are very pleasing, large. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming old art deco room. Very big and right by train station and wharf.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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