Oriental Bay

Wellington

Wellington Fountain
Wellington Fountain
Wellington on a good day
A predawn view of the recently rebuilt Chaffers Wharf, with the CBD of Wellington behind, as seen from a small breakwater near Freyberg Pool
The beach at Oriental Bay

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Oriental Bay

Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Oriental Parade Wellington
The price is RM277 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM277
RM319 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Handy for theater,museum & restaurants in walking distance .

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Bay Plaza Hotel
Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
The price is RM463 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM463
RM532 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Overall, nice clean property. Friendly staff. Convenient within airport for next day flight. One concern was dining, with bar/restaurant closed at 6pm, although there was a more expensive restaurant open later. However, later in the room, we found room service most of the items from the closed bar. ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is RM325 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
RM325
RM374 total
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,724 reviews)
Location very central, Whitby restaurant had a good selection of food. Room was clean and tidy.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is RM403 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
RM403
RM463 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Rydges Wellington is a lovely hotel and I'll definitely be coming again. The room is spacious, clean and comfortable, the buffet breakfast is delicious and there's any amenity you could want

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington
Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
355 Willis St Wellington
The price is RM213 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
RM213
RM244 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
it's in a good area close to shops etc , it's not a luxury hotel but my room was clean , a nice view, and the price was fair. It's basic but I would stay again as you can walk to most everywhere

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Willis Wellington Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
The price is RM432 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM432
RM497 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,478 reviews)
Clean, large room. Good location.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Oriental Bay

Rainbow over Wellington harbour, New Zealand 2019 . Taken from Mt Victoria with a Nikon FE2, Nikkor 105mm f1.8 , Ektar 100 film

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Mount Victoria

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

Mount Victoria
On the way to the airport or nearby suburbs, stop for a wander down the beach here. Or, park here and walk right around to Oriental Bay and the Wellington waterfront - it's so beautiful all the way along! You can see the 'Wowington' sign in the distance too :)

Hataitai

Hataitai might not have many top sights, but Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hataitai
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.

Wellington Waterfront
Slow Boat Records is a fantastic record store in the heart of Wellington. They have a large and varied selection of records, with a big emphasis on local music, including several Maori records. A great stop for any music lover!

Te Aro

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

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.

Te Aro
Wellington City, Aerial Panorama. New Zealand Capital.

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
Mont Cook

Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Cook


Oriental Bay

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