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Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, near Te Papa

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Located in Aro Valley, Willis Wellington Hotel offers modern comfort centrally. It has a vegetable garden for fresh produce at the on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy the gym, helpful multilingual staff, and free in-room WiFi. Close to Te Papa and the CBD for easy exploring.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Basic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
355 Willis St, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria University of Wellington - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Te Papa - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 5 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arobake - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Heyday Beer - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Good Grief - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ombra - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cube Bakery Café - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Willis Wellington Hotel

Hotel near Te Papa
At Willis Wellington Hotel, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, laundry facilities, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 90 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-cm flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed in the fitness facility with adult supervision

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Leisure Inn Wellington
Leisure Wellington
Wellington Leisure
Mercure Wellington Willis Street Hotel Wellington
Willis Wellington Hotel
Willis Wellington
Accor Wellington Willis Street
Willis Wellington Hotel Hotel
Willis Wellington Hotel Wellington
Willis Wellington Hotel Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

Is Willis Wellington Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Willis Wellington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Willis Wellington Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Willis Wellington Hotel located?

Located in Aro Valley, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Colonial Cottage Museum and Te Papa. Wellington Central Business District and Central Park are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Willis Wellington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helena

Liked: Staff & service
Easy parking, convenient for a few hours lay over for an international flight. Budget accommodation and a good price. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, convenience area to walk around Cuba street, very comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a good place to stay staff are awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff customer service was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Staff were fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Value for money at this level of hotel accommodation. Room was spacious, bed was very comfortable, the basics of en suite, tea and coffee making, fridge, TV, desk space, all ok. Reception and check in friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Amenities
We found the location reasonably convenient and the price very competitive! Excellent accommodation for what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, would absolutely stay again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hamish Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good for one night on a quick trip to Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking was ok, no form of ventaltion in the rooms and the road noise is terrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the room was clean and the service was good, however the general feel was the room and building was dated and would benefit from an upgrade, we enjoyed our stay and feel we got value for our money, we will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Spiders all over the bathroom and shower holder was broken. But was okay for the price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff at front desk are brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Regina Mae

Had to use the same towel for the 3 days i stayed, wont be staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good place to stay and central to CBD recommended to all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay we were warm and comfortable and tired and needed a good rest and we certainly got that and staff was wonderful thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raukura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Security and safety and close to the hospital was paramount for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good walking distance to city center. Well priced for what we needed for the nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Max

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was onlu there for a night but was nice. For the price it was what i expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Meg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent room and area. 1 bed had a weird dip in the mattress but otherwise was a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice gym facilities staff are awesome easy to get to cbd and other venues rooms are nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean. Bed comfy. Handy to the city. Parking needs to be booked to avoid missing out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rating is based on price, excellent value for money. Perfectly functional accomadation at an incredible price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and no smell. Great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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