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A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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1. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory

Kelly

€82

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory

Linda

€81

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory

Murray

€129

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory

Jennifer

€84

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

5. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory

Julian

€107

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

6. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory

Gayle

€59

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

7. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory

Natasha

€155

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

8. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory

Caitlyn

€66

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

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

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

9. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory

Laura

€100

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory

Judy

€119

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Mohammad

€77

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A hotel room with two beds, dark headboards, white bedding, and a large window with curtains.

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

12. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory

Mario

€75

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

13. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 3 km from Carter Observatory

Stephen

€77

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a round mirror, a small table with chairs, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and a large window with curtains.

A lobby with a grey sofa, a large window, and a plant.

14. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory

Marita

€81

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

15. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory

Waimarie

€117

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A group of people dining at a table with a city view.

A person standing at a reception desk with a computer and a vase of flowers.

A modern living room with a blue patterned wall, a fireplace, and a yellow sofa.

Three children looking out a large window at a cityscape with mountains in the background.

16. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1 km from Carter Observatory

Kerry

€91

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

17. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory

Shyla

€121

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory

€70

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window.

A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory

Mega

€94

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A long dining table set for a meal with various dishes, glasses, and a pool table in the background.

A modern interior with a reception desk, seating area, and a motorcycle.

A bar area with multiple chandeliers, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

20. QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory

Te Tane

€114

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Intrepid Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 242 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 284 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 778 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 307 reviews	View
Ohtel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 377 reviews	View

Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, modern room. The kitchenette was well stocked and the washer dryer combo was an excellent addition."

Oaks Wellington Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Convenient location. Unfortunately minimal parking and first come first serve so highly inconvenient if you book with free parking because they won’t hold it for you. Nearest parking is paid $$ and expensive. Staff weren’t very helpful"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was the 2nd time I have stayed here this trip. Great starting/ ending point if you are taking the Ferry. Make sure you contact the hotel if you think that you will arrive late."

ibis Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and had everything that I needed."

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"It's not the best hotel we've ever stayed at, but it's definitely the best in Wellington. Comfortable, clean rooms with nice view of the harbour. Byredo products were a nice touch. Good service, excellent food and drinks. Wish the TVs would have been Smart TVs with Netflix/Disney etc as it was weird to have to watch films on our laptop."

Sofitel Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Sofitel Wellington and honestly couldn't fault it. From the moment we arrived, everything felt polished, comfortable and just a little bit special. The room was beautiful and incredibly comfortable, and the whole hotel has that lovely sense of understated luxury without feeling stuffy or pretentious. The staff were excellent — friendly, professional and genuinely attentive. We particularly loved the little touches that made the stay feel special, including the evening turn-down service and the unexpected chamomile tea and chocolates. Those small details really do make a difference. We had cocktails and fish and chips at La Serre before taking a walk down to the harbour, which made for a perfect Wellington evening. The hotel is also wonderfully located for exploring the waterfront and central Wellington. What I loved most was that Sofitel didn't just feel like somewhere we slept while visiting Wellington. The hotel itself became part of the experience. It felt like a proper little luxury escape. We came home feeling completely relaxed and already talking about when we could come back. Would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended. ❤️"

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good location, apartment was a reasonable size but dated. Otherwise fine for a weekend stay. Road noise (apartment faced the Terrace) was noticeable in the lounge area during the day but fine with the bedroom door closed and with earplugs."

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed there multiple time me, bidlg 2 bedroom apartment for 5 people, very spacious, very clean, excellent team, right in the middle of the city, best price for the biggest apartment. Will come back"

Rydges Wellington

8/10 Good

"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."

Other attractions near Carter Observatory

A historic windmill exhibit with a wooden structure, glass panels, and a metal fence.

Cable Car Museum

This free museum tells the story of Wellington’s cable car since its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century.

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A large glass conservatory surrounded by manicured gardens and a hilltop house.

Botanic Gardens

9.0/10 (620 reviews)

A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.

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A historic building with a central dome, large windows, and a flagpole.

Victoria University of Wellington

8.8/10 (368 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe at Victoria University of Wellington during your visit to Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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A red cable car on a bridge with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

Wellington Cable Car

9.0/10 (1,313 reviews)

Rise above the crowds on this famous attraction: the red cable cars that travel up a steep slope to Wellington Botanic Garden.

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A red Wellington Cable Car traveling over a bridge with a cityscape in the background.

Wellington Central Business District

8.6/10 (3,026 reviews)

Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

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A historic building with a balcony and columns, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.

Antrim House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Wellington with a visit to Antrim House. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

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Kelburn Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kelburn Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Khandallah Park

Explore the great outdoors at Khandallah Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carter Observatory?

Carter Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 149 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Carter Observatory?

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carter Observatory. Other good options within a short distance include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and Rydges Wellington.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Carter Observatory?

Expedia has 149 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carter Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carter Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Carter Observatory.

What can I see and do near Carter Observatory?

You'll want to browse the collections at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Cable Car Museum. Parliament House, Te Aro Pa and Old St Paul's are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre and Circa Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for Carter Observatory hotels

1. The Intrepid Hotel

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

3. Sofitel Wellington

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

5. Ohtel Wellington

6. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

7. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

8. Liberty Apartment Hotel

9. Bolton Hotel

10. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

12. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

13. Southgate Motor Inn

14. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

15. Boulcott Suites

16. Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

17. Naumi Hotel Wellington

18. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

20. QT Wellington

Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Quest 256 Lambton

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

ibis Wellington

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Sofitel Wellington

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

Adina CityLife Wellington

Rydges Wellington

Other attractions near Carter Observatory

Cable Car Museum

Botanic Gardens

Victoria University of Wellington

Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Central Business District

Antrim House

Kelburn Park

Khandallah Park

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