What's it like in Aro Valley?

Aro Valley is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and shopping.

Where is the best place to stay in Aro Valley?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Willis Wellington Hotel is the highest ranked property in Aro Valley. This hotel offers a fitness centre and free WiFi.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Aro Valley?

Expedia has 5 Aro Valley hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Wellington area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Aro Valley, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Aro Valley.

What is there to do around this Wellington neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Aro Valley include Colonial Cottage Museum, Zealandia and Beth El Synagogue. When you're sightseeing in Wellington, Russian Orthodox Church and St. Peter's Anglican Church are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Aro Valley Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Aro Valley, Wellington

Our top choices for Aro Valley hotels

"Lovely place, very clean and airy."

RM349 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

"perfect for our two night stay to attend sport event...2 walk minute to supermarket & a couple of dinner options"

RM315 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"Enjoyed our stay staff was very welcoming and friendly. Room suited our needs for our stay"

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

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

"Always a good place to stay and central to CBD recommended to all"

RM274 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

"Great location and rooms were decent sized and having a kitchen was handy."

RM266 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

"Cozy, tidy and well equiped. Nice view of the city too :)"

2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

"Great location near the hospital"

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

"Great value, location and comfortable "

RM211 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

"Comfortable bed, good shower, good location for where I was needing to go, however the room needed some upkeep and the “kitchen” was disappointing"

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, blackout curtains

"A lovely hotel. Cant fault anything in the hotel. It was such a lovely place to stay. I will stay again next time I’m in Wellington . "

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

"Staff were very hospitable and professional, would stay again and highly recommend."

RM324 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

"No fuss booking, welcoming reception and comfortable accommodation."

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

"It was a spacious apartment withing easy walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go. A quiet street, and a very comfortable bed. We will definitely book it again."

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

"Great boutique hotel. Very central to CBD and the waterfront. Very little traffic noise during the nights."

RM288 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

"Great start, great accommodation 😊"

RM360 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

"Great place to rest in the center of Wellington. "

"Check-in was nice and easy, even though no staff on site. Beds nice and comfy. Would recommended staying here."

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

"The bed and pillows were so comfortable. It was quiet and convenient to the ferry"

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

"Good place to stay very handy being based in the airport"

RM525 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

"Best hotel I've stayed in! Really comfortable and clean rooms, great service and loved having access to the gym and pool down the road. Highly recommend."

RM379 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Where to stay in Aro Valley

Find the best Aro Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Aro Valley

Wellington which includes interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

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Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

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Wellington which includes a bay or harbor, a bridge and a sunset

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

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