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Our top choices for Carter Observatory hotels

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

1. The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (254 reviews)
"Fantastic location and beautiful place to stay"
Australia
Kelly
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The Intrepid Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

2. The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Wonderful short break in such a lovely little spot close to everything I needed. Comfy bed linen, great shower. Loved my stay."
Australia
Fiona
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
The Cobbler Hotel
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

3. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (316 reviews)
"Convenient location, short drive to Ferry terminal."
United States
Pedro
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Exterior

4. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (785 reviews)
"Beautiful stay with great Brekky service - all amenities were great!"
Australia
ANITA
The price is €127
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Sofitel Wellington
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (296 reviews)
"Clean room staff are great and friendly everything you need for shopping is close great food shops 2min walk down road parking is easy to find"
Australia
Morgan
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

6. The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
Germany
Tobias
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
The Marion Hostel
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.

7. Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington
4.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (383 reviews)
"Gorgeous retro style rooms, very comfy bed, wonderful staff & close to Te Papa Museum and other attractions. Right in Oriental Bay where you can walk for miles around the waterfront of you want. Would definitely stay here again."
Canada
Cindy
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Ohtel Wellington
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

8. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (218 reviews)
"Always a great stay."
Australia
Rachel
The price is €65
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Pool

9. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, great breakfast and very helpful staff, really good location."
United Kingdom
paula
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

10. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff, nice rooms, and good food!"
United States
Angie Kim
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bolton Hotel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (863 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Small but nice rooms that are perfect for just sleeping for a few nights. Excellently stationed just off of Courtenay place and the staff are always lovely. Would happily stay here again."
Australia
Ashley
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Love the room and friendly staffs. The place is very affordable and accessible to everything."
Australia
Enrico
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

13. Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
Pipitea, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (589 reviews)
"We had stayed there before, we came back to stay again and we will come back!"
Australia
Megan
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest on Thorndon
A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

14. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, room was clean and I felt safe."
United States
Gretchen
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Naumi Studio Wellington
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

15. U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection

U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4.0 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (438 reviews)
"Excellent location. So close to everything. Loved having a kitchen, and balcony, which for a city can be hard to find."
Australia
Angela
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
U Residence Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent entrance with a canopy.

16. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,187 reviews)
"Great location to Wellington city. Very spacious rooms, everything you need."
Australia
Rachel
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Adina CityLife Wellington
A modern balcony with a wooden table and seating, large glass doors, and a view of buildings and hills.

17. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,381 reviews)
"Good location and easy booking and check in"
Australia
Susan
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Boulcott Suites
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

18. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown, 3 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (85 reviews)
"Friendly staff & clean rooms, spa bath in family room was a bonus"
Australia
Stephen
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
Southgate Motor Inn
A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

19. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,806 reviews)
"Super nice and good location."
Canada
Kailie
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,647 reviews)
"Good location, perfect set up for our one night stay."
Australia
Georgia
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Carter Observatory

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.
The Intrepid Hotel
4.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
254 reviews
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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.
The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
115 reviews
View
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
316 reviews
View
Exterior
Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
785 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
296 reviews
View

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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Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

Exterior
Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
Wellington CBD

10/10 Excellent

The stay was great and the hotel in general very good, the location is awesome
Ireland
Seppo
Reviewed December 4, 2018
Sofitel Wellington

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 InterContinental Wellington by IHG.

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. Old St Paul's, Parliament House and Te Aro Pa are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre and Embassy Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.