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Wellington Hotel Guide. Hotels in Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand

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Our top choices for Island Bay hotels

A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

1. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
3.4 km from Island Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place"
Australia
T
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Rydges Wellington Airport
A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 2.7 km from Island Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"Great location opposite the hospital, very clean, good comms. Only issue room was absolutely tiny and not great value for money not even a small desk and chair to sit and work."
Australia
Sarah
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

3. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
Kilbirnie, 2.8 km from Island Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I likecthe friendly, helpful ataff"
Australia
Jenny
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Brentwood Hotel
A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

4. Airport Stays

Airport Stays
3.0 star property
Miramar, 3.4 km from Island Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Great location. Easy check in and out. Room was clean and fresh."
Australia
Kate
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Airport Stays
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

5. Southgate Motor Inn

Southgate Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Newtown, 2.5 km from Island Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"Friendly staff & clean rooms, spa bath in family room was a bonus"
Australia
Stephen
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Southgate Motor Inn
A coastal view from a window overlooking a residential area with houses and a cruise ship in the distance.

6. Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
4.2 km from Island Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Lovely room, delicious breakfast and gracious hosts!"
United States
Kathy
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

7. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
4.0 star property
Hataitai, 4.3 km from Island Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (337 reviews)
"Nice location - friendly staff."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
A neatly made bed with a rolled towel, a bedside lamp, and a nightstand.

8. 88 Wallace Court Motel

88 Wallace Court Motel
3.0 star property
Mount Cook, 3.1 km from Island Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (192 reviews)
"Awesome place and staff easy access for parking nice rooms"
Australia
Morgan
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
88 Wallace Court Motel
A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a black faucet, and a built-in oven.

9. U Suites Kilbirnie

U Suites Kilbirnie
3.5 star property
Kilbirnie, 2.4 km from Island Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"The apartment was modern and spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. Location was ideal for my nearby conference and plenty of food and shopping options nearby. I highly recommend this apartment and will come again."
Australia
Nicole
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
U Suites Kilbirnie
A compact room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase, a kettle, and a window.

10. Adelaide Motel

Adelaide Motel
2.5 star property
Newtown, 2.7 km from Island Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Good location if you need to be close to the hospital. Shower pressure was average and the water temperature kept changing. Good for a night or two."
Australia
Paul
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Adelaide Motel
A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, and a mirror.

11. Willis Wellington Hotel

Willis Wellington Hotel
3.5 star property
Te Aro, 4 km from Island Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"i liked the room settings, location close to town"
Australia
SARONA MIRIAMA
The price is €47
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Willis Wellington Hotel
A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a distant cityscape.

12. Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
4.0 star property
Mount Victoria, 4.6 km from Island Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, amazing view, handy balcony and good size suite. Would recommend, and stay again."
Australia
Kim
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

13. Naumi Studio Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.1 km from Island Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Really lovely stay in a central location"
Australia
wendy
The price is €52
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Naumi Studio Wellington
A restaurant interior with booths and tables, some with chairs, and a wall with a door labeled 'STAFF ONLY'.

14. The Viv Hotel Wellington

The Viv Hotel Wellington
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 4 km from Island Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (737 reviews)
"The reception was very friendly and helpful ordering taxis and help with breakfast"
Australia
sheldon
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Viv Hotel Wellington
The exterior of Marksman Motor Inn with a sign indicating no vacancies and amenities like movies and sports.

15. Marksman Motor Inn

Marksman Motor Inn
3.0 star property
Mount Cook, 3.6 km from Island Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (458 reviews)
"Clean room, parking is very tight, very good location"
Australia
shelley
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Marksman Motor Inn
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

16. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.5 km from Island Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (839 reviews)
"Very handy location and friendly helpful staff we’ve had a great time"
Australia
Gayle
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a TV, and a radiator.

17. Richmond Guest House Bed & Breakfast

Richmond Guest House Bed & Breakfast
2.5 star property
Mount Victoria, 3.8 km from Island Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, on road parking, good location.. says contential breakfast between 7am and 9am. however we could not get inside and nobody answered the bell or door knocks...couldn't return the key, so placed in our room door"
Australia
shelley
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Richmond Guest House Bed & Breakfast
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

18. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.3 km from Island Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (203 reviews)
"A good location"
Australia
Tracey
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Liberty Apartment Hotel
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent building with a flat roof and multiple windows.

19. Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel
3.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 4.5 km from Island Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"could do with a refresh but other than that a good location with everything a short walk away"
Australia
Cameron
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Bay Plaza Hotel
Front of property

20. Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.3 km from Island Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,168 reviews)
"Great accommodations"
Australia
Mohammad
The price is €66
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Adina CityLife Wellington
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Where to stay in Island Bay

Find the best Island Bay 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 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 waterfront with illuminated green water, a dock, and a cityscape with buildings and a crane in the background.

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 mountainous landscape with a prominent snow-capped peak, dense green forest, and rugged terrain.

Mount Cook

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

Top Island Bay Hotel Reviews

Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect when you’ve got an early flight - love just walking down the hallway into the airport, so handy."
Lynne 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Rydges Wellington Airport

Frequently asked questions

What is Island Bay like?
Island Bay is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Consider a visit to Island Bay Beach as part of your Island Bay travel plans.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Island Bay area?
Expedia has 6 Island Bay hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Wellington area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Island Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Island Bay.
What are the top things to see and do in Island Bay?
Island Bay Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Island Bay. Berhampore Golf Club and Carlucci Land are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Wellington.

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