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Highest rated hotelMövenpick Hotel Wellington – 4.5
Cheapest month to bookAugust
Average 4 star hotel price$182 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$283 per night

Your guide to finding the best hotels in Wellington, New Zealand

In Wellington, find a hotel to fit your style and make the most of your time in the city. Here are our picks the best hotels, from luxury to modest.

Best time to visit Wellington

Wellington is an interesting place to visit, but before booking your vacation, be sure to keep in mind what you're looking for (or hoping to avoid) when it comes to things like weather and price. Low and high season in Wellington

Busiest month(s): June attracts the most visitors to Wellington, which means the average price per night reaches $260. If you’re travelling during this time, budget for higher costs than less busy seasons, when average nightly prices fall to $220.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest month to travel is October, when the average rate per night is $220.

Wellington gets a low amount of annual rainfall, perfect if you like drier weather.

If you are looking to avoid the rainy season in June, visit Wellington in January when you're least likely to run into rain.

The priciest month in Wellington is June, when you can expect to spend around $260 on hotel rooms. Weekend rates usually increase, averaging around $188 per night throughout the year, while Wednesday sees the highest rates at the best hotels in Wellington. You'll find savings on Sunday, which is the cheapest day of the week to book your stay on average.

Where to stay in Wellington

With Skyscanner, it's easy to find the best Wellington hotels at a rate you want. The best-rated hotels in Wellington

Make your travel experience even better by booking a stay at one of the city's top-rated hotels.

The Rydges Wellington is a wonderful place to stay, with its 4.5-star rating and list of services. The hotel offers an excellent retreat in the heart of Wellington with its pool, gym, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi.

If you're looking for comfort and affordability, check out the Novotel Wellington Hotel. Its 4.5-star rating ensures exceptional value, and you can enjoy a range of amenities like the free Wi-Fi, fitness center, on-site restaurant, and room service.

Rated as a 4.5-star hotel, the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor blends comfort with modern amenities including its free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, outdoor pool, and fitness center.

Popular hotels in Wellington

The 4-star Travelodge Hotel Wellington provides lots of amenities, such as a pool, Gym, restaurant and spa.

Things to do in Wellington

In the city center, enjoy well-known attractions and things to do like the Wellington Botanic Garden and Wellington Cable Car. Explore interesting sites like Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Food lovers will find authentic local cuisine, creative spins on classics, and flavors from around the globe at restaurants like Shed 5 Bar & Restaurant, The Crab Shack, Ortega Fish Shack, Chow Tory Street, and Logan Brown.

Finding cheap hotels in Wellington: FAQs

In Wellington, the expected average temperature in May is 12°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 19°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 8°C. The rainiest month is June, and the driest month is January.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Wellington with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $41 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $41 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $174 per night, and the average price on weekends is $163. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Wellington could be Friday.
The nearest airport to Wellington is Wellington Airport (WLG), which is 4.0km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Paraparaumu Airport, which is 47.1km from the city centre.
Picton Airport, which is 62.3km from the city centre.
Blenheim Airport, which is 79.3km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in Wellington. And the most expensive day seems to be Wednesday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Wellington is currently around $115 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $66 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Wellington is currently around $173 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $89 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Wellington is currently around $240 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $142 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Wellington is August, with an average price of $142 per night. The most expensive month is April, when the average room rate can rise to $205 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in May is $171 per night, which is around 4% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're hitting up Wellington with kids in tow, try Boulcott Suites, Travelodge Hotel Wellington and Ibis Wellington.