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Wellington Hotel Guide. Hotels in Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand

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Our top choices for Kelburn hotels

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

1. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Kelburn
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
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

2. Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Kelburn
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay , convenient location friendly staff"
Australia
Kevin
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

3. Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Kelburn
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (809 reviews)
"Room staff were very helpful and attentive, and the coffee was amazing. We had a very enjoyable stay, location is great. Will definitely stay again."
Australia
Lavina.
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Quest 256 Lambton
A modern hotel building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent 'Ibis Hotel' sign.

4. ibis Wellington

ibis Wellington
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Kelburn
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, great breakfast"
Australia
suraya
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
ibis Wellington
A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

5. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Kelburn
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 multi-story hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent entrance with a canopy.

6. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Kelburn
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.

7. Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.9 km from Kelburn
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 modern hotel room with a large balcony, a sofa set, a dining table, and a vase of flowers.

8. Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington
4.5 star property
Pipitea, 1 km from Kelburn
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff."
United Kingdom
Srikant
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Rydges Wellington
A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

9. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Kelburn
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 modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a laptop, and two red chairs.

10. Novotel Wellington

Novotel Wellington
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Kelburn
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay, decent breakfast and lovely staff"
New Zealand
Nik Roné
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Novotel Wellington
A multi-story building with balconies, a central courtyard with a seating area, and a small garden.

11. Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Kelburn
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,467 reviews)
"Good central location. Photos are slightly deceiving as rooms are quite small."
Australia
Trevor
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments
A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

12. Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Kelburn
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
Pool

13. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Kelburn
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 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, 1.5 km from Kelburn
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 with a prominent sign, a green bike lane, and a traffic light.

15. Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1 km from Kelburn
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location with quiet, clean and comfortable room and beds. Good to have breakfast available at 630."
Australia
Karen
The price is €54
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
Exterior

16. Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Kelburn
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 bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

17. Park Hotel Lambton Quay

Park Hotel Lambton Quay
2.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Kelburn
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (336 reviews)
"Perfect location to stay and enjoy all that Wellington has to offer at your fingertips. Walking distance to everything. Absolutely perfect for WoW!"
Australia
Crystal
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Park Hotel Lambton Quay
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, large windows with sheer curtains, and a mezzanine level with a staircase.

18. West Plaza Hotel

West Plaza Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Kelburn
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Service was impeccable and all staff were extremely helpful and useful. Parking was readily available and the restaurant and bar downstairs were homely comfortable, and convenient"
Australia
Kimberley
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
West Plaza Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Kelburn
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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large decorative sculpture.

20. Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
4.5 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 1.6 km from Kelburn
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and appealing decorations in both the public area and guest room. Very nice breakfast with lots of choices."
Canada
Kwok Kwong
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
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Compare popular hotels in Kelburn

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,806 reviews
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Pool
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.
Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
809 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
Exterior
Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
785 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families in Kelburn

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (809)
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Quest 256 Lambton

Where to stay in Kelburn

Find the best Kelburn areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Top Kelburn Hotel Reviews

Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

8/10 Good
"The room was very clean and nicely styled. The staff are nice and very helpful. The room was a bit small for two people and luggage, but we still enjoyed it."
Nancy 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Naumi Studio Wellington

Frequently asked questions

What is Kelburn like?
Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Wellington's Kelburn neighbourhood. Are you looking for Kelburn travel tips? Make sure that you visit Botanic Gardens and Zealandia while you're in the neighbourhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Kelburn, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Kelburn.
What can I see and do in this Wellington neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Botanic Gardens, Zealandia and Kelburn Park. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Carter Observatory and Cable Car Museum are some other places worth a visit. Khandallah Park, Tinakori Hill and Ascot Street are just a few of the places to visit in and around Kelburn. When you're sightseeing in Wellington, Wellington Cable Car and Wellington Central Business District are also worth a stop.