What is Karaka Bays like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Wellington's Karaka Bays neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Scorching Bay Beach as part of your Karaka Bays travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Karaka Bays, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Karaka Bays.

What is there to do in this Wellington neighbourhood?

Scorching Bay Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Karaka Bays. While you're out sightseeing, The Weta Cave and Massey Memorial are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wellington.

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dark headboard.

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

3.4 km from Karaka Bays

Elizabeth

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays

Pedro

RM406 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A lobby with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

3. Brentwood Hotel

Kilbirnie, 3.2 km from Karaka Bays

Rachelle

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A sliding glass door with a black frame and white curtains.

4. Marksman Motor Inn

Mount Cook, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays

shelley

RM333 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent building with a flat roof and multiple windows.

5. Bay Plaza Hotel

Oriental Bay, 4 km from Karaka Bays

Cameron

RM317 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

6. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays

Stephen

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A marina with several boats docked, a large building with multiple balconies, and a hillside with residential buildings.

7. Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Mount Victoria, 3.8 km from Karaka Bays

Victoria

RM351 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

8. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

9.2 km from Karaka Bays

Eric

RM405 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

9. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 5.1 km from Karaka Bays

Megan

RM383 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

10. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 5.3 km from Karaka Bays

ANITA

RM578 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A restaurant with a long dining table set for a meal, large windows, and city lights visible outside.

11. Rydges Wellington

Pipitea, 5 km from Karaka Bays

Srikant

RM473 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A coastal road with a beach, a wooden pier, and buildings along the shoreline.

12. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.2 km from Karaka Bays

Jennifer

RM392 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a seating area, and a sign indicating a fire door.

13. The Viv Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 4.2 km from Karaka Bays

BRENDA JOY

RM235 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of buildings in the background.

14. WQ Wellington Quarter

Thorndon, 5.5 km from Karaka Bays

Hope

RM262 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

15. Airport Stays

Miramar, 3 km from Karaka Bays

Claire

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

A coastal view from a window overlooking a residential area with houses and a cruise ship in the distance.

16. Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

3.7 km from Karaka Bays

Kathy

RM351 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

17. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Te Aro, 4.5 km from Karaka Bays

Kylie

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

18. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 4.5 km from Karaka Bays

Rachel

RM295 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

19. Best Western Wellington

Johnsonville, 9.1 km from Karaka Bays

Tomoko

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

20. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 5.3 km from Karaka Bays

Angie Kim

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Karaka Bays

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Rydges Wellington Airport	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 162 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	4.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 316 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 641 reviews	View
Airport Stays	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews	View

Where to stay in Karaka Bays

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A red cable car moving along a track, a body of water, and a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

Te Aro

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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A waterfront with a boathouse, a crane, and modern buildings.

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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A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

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A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Karaka Bays Hotel Reviews

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"Great central city place to stay. Comfortable rooms"

Adina CityLife Wellington

8/10 Good

"Good location with lower level entry straight on to Lambton Quay despite reception being way up on 6th floor on Gilmer Terrace. Close to all major shops including Woolworths supermarket. Quite nice well-appointed. 2 bedroom apartment. Good heating and air conditioning. Washing machine and dryer were a bonus after several days travelling. Single drawer dishwasher (Fisher & Paykell?) did not wash cups and plates adequately on standard setting. Contents of dishwasher were still wet at end of cycle. We had to use tea towel to dry them. We hand-washed our crockery and cutlery after trying dishwasher on day 1. Rather noisy from Lambton Quay traffic - does it have double glazing? Bedroom curtains were a bit old and did not blackout all the light from Lambton Quay adequately. Access alleyway to downstairs entry was consistently dirty with rubbish floating round during our stay. Parking was a problem with parking building being at least 100 metres up the road. I generally resent parking charges - this place charged me $NZ 96.00 for 3 days parking. Temporary parking outside reception was tight- it took me a 6-point turn to back out of it."

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is well managed and conveniently located in the city with good amenities in the unit. The hotel is located up the hill from the CBD, so be prepared for some steps and ramps when walking. There are also some lifts as well. The hotel parking is easy and convenient, but it is limited so be sure to book it ahead of time to ensure a spot."

Hotels in Karaka Bays, Wellington

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Our top choices for Karaka Bays hotels

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

3. Brentwood Hotel

4. Marksman Motor Inn

5. Bay Plaza Hotel

6. Southgate Motor Inn

7. Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

8. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

9. Quest on Thorndon

10. Sofitel Wellington

11. Rydges Wellington

12. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

13. The Viv Hotel Wellington

14. WQ Wellington Quarter

15. Airport Stays

16. Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

17. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

18. Liberty Apartment Hotel

19. Best Western Wellington

20. Bolton Hotel

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Where to stay in Karaka Bays

Wellington CBD

Te Aro

Wellington Waterfront

Petone

Mount Victoria

Top Karaka Bays Hotel Reviews

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

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