The 2 Best Luxury Hotels in Wellington
Hand-picked in Wellington: our selection of 5-star hotels starts at the Sofitel and reaches to the InterContinental. Included with every suitespot booking: breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits of over €500.
The best-known hotels in Wellington
The hotels in Wellington differ less in standard than in location and character. Which address suits which trip is something our travel advisors settle in a conversation, with the date, the occasion and the budget in view. Prices shown are entry rates and may include limited-time promotional rates. Our own first choice here is the Sofitel Wellington.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Wellington | Central | ★ 4.5/5 | 134 € |
| InterContinental Wellington | Central | ★ 4.1/5 | 196 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Wellington
Sofitel Wellington · CentralFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Wellington: two 5-star hotels, from 134 euros a night.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Two luxury hotels in Wellington – and how to choose
The two luxury hotels in Wellington cost 134 € and 226 € a night.
InterContinental Wellington · CentralAt both the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
And both include a breakfast for two, a hotel credit of 100 US dollars, an upgrade and a welcome gift.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
92 euros separate the two hotels, and the benefits are almost identical. The difference lies in one word.
The InterContinental Wellington guarantees the late check-out – at 2 pm, no strings attached. It offers 29 categories, seven of them suites, up to the Presidential Suite at 160 m².
The Sofitel Wellington offers an early check-in or late check-out upon availability. It lists seven categories, all of them rooms, two with access to the Club Lounge.
Our advice: if your flight leaves in the afternoon, the guarantee at the InterContinental Wellington is worth the 92 euros. If you arrive early and want your room straight away, we will request the early check-in at the Sofitel Wellington for you.
Where to stay in Wellington: both in Wellington Central
The two best hotels in Wellington stand in the same district: Wellington Central, between the harbour and the government quarter.
The Sofitel Wellington stands from 134 € with seven categories. Our recommendation for anyone wanting a lower entry price – and for anyone who wants to work from the Club Lounge.
The InterContinental Wellington stands from 226 € with 29 categories, seven of them suites. Our recommendation for anyone who wants a suite or the guaranteed late check-out.
Because both are central, in Wellington it is not the walk to the waterfront that decides but the time of your flight.
36 categories: the best hotels in Wellington from the inside
Together the best hotels in Wellington offer 36 categories, seven of them suites.
At the InterContinental Wellington it is seven of 29. The sizes start with the Classic Room at 29 m² and run through the Premium Rooms at 34 and 42, the Junior Suites at 42 and 48 and the Suite at 66 up to the Presidential Suite at 160 m².
At the Sofitel Wellington it is seven room categories: Classic, Superior and the two with Club Lounge access, the Executive and the Luxury Room.
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book, category by category.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Wellington costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in Wellington costs 134 € or 226 €.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from |
|---|---|---|
| Sofitel Wellington | 134 € | 1st night |
| InterContinental Wellington | 226 € | 1st night |
How long to stay: two to three nights. Te Papa, the waterfront and the cable car fill a day; the second belongs to the Wairarapa wineries or the ferry to Picton.
At both hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
When it is at its best: from December to March, when the days are long and the waterfront is full of life. Our recommendation for a first visit.
From June to August the city turns to its stages and kitchens – in August with Wellington on a Plate. Our recommendation for anyone coming to eat.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, hotel credit and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
At both hotels a breakfast for two, a hotel credit of 100 US dollars, an upgrade upon availability, regular points and status benefits and a welcome gift are included.
Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comAt the InterContinental Wellington:
• a guaranteed late check-out at 2 pm
• points in IHG One Rewards
At the Sofitel Wellington:
• an early check-in or late check-out upon availability
• points in ALL (Accor)
Earn points & use your status in Wellington
The focus of this selection is ALL (Accor). Your status benefits and points stay intact: suitespot books direct rates, not consolidator fares. The programs you will find in Wellington:
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | Sofitel Wellington |
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | InterContinental Wellington |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Wellington
How many luxury hotels in Wellington does suitespot offer?
Two: the Sofitel Wellington and the InterContinental Wellington – both in Wellington Central.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Wellington cost?
134 € at the Sofitel Wellington and 226 € at the InterContinental Wellington.
Is there a guaranteed late check-out in Wellington?
At the InterContinental Wellington: yes, guaranteed at 2 pm. At the Sofitel Wellington there is an early check-in or late check-out upon availability.
Are there suites in Wellington?
At the InterContinental Wellington: seven among 29 categories, up to the Presidential Suite at 160 m².
Which is the best luxury hotel in Wellington?
The Sofitel Wellington is the cheaper entry, with Club Lounge rooms. The InterContinental Wellington offers 29 categories, seven suites and the guaranteed late check-out.
How big are the rooms in Wellington?
At the InterContinental Wellington the sizes run from 29 to 160 m². For the Sofitel Wellington our travel advisors have the measurements confirmed before you book.
Is there a minimum stay in Wellington?
No. At both hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
When is the best time to visit Wellington?
From December to March for long summer days and from June to August for the festival and theatre season.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Wellington?
The most expensive hotel in Wellington is InterContinental Wellington, with rates from 226 € a night. Sofitel Wellington has the lowest entry price at 134 €.
