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WELLINGTON ACCOMMODATION

The following is just a sample of some of our more popular  properties in this area. It is by no means a comprehensive listing of available accommodation for this town or region. Please feel free to contact us for more choices or assistance with booking properties other than those listed here. 

AIRPORT HOTELS
 

Brentwood Hotel
16 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie

Located 3 km’s from Wellington International Airport and  10 km’s from the central city, the hotel has 120 air conditioned ensuite rooms with TV/Radio, fridge, tea/coffee facilities, in room video, 24hr reception, room service, swimming pool, licensed restaurant and bar, dry cleaning/laundry service, disable facilities, business centre, off street parking and courtesy airport transfers (7am-11pm).
 

DELUXE

Hotel Intercontinental Wellington
Corner Grey and Featherston Streets, Wellington

The 232 room and suite Intercontinental Hotel is arguably Wellington’s finest 5 star hotel and is opposite Wellington Harbour only a few minutes away from the city’s commercial centre, shopping district and tourist attractions.
Rooms have voicemail, dataport, bathroom telephone, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, bathrobes, hairdryers, toiletries, fire alarm and sprinklers,  remote control TV, range of pay movies and SkyTV, Internet access via TV, non-smoking floors, high speed Internet access.
Club Intercontinental floors offer a range of added value including private check in and check out, complimentary continental breakfast, pre dinner drinks and canapés, library and lounge.
The hotel offers complimentary guest laundry, non-smoking and smoking rooms, disabled rooms, 24-hour front desk, room service and concierge, business centre, eight meeting rooms, two restaurants/bars, valet parking available (NZD15.00 per day), health and fitness centre, two  club floors, club lounge.

Duxton Hotel
148-178 Wakefield Street, Wellington

The Duxton Hotel is situated in the heart of the Harbour Capital of New Zealand, a city famous for its culture, atmosphere, lifestyle and history.  It is located opposite Te Papa - the Museum of New Zealand, and the Wellington Convention Centre. The hotel is located only a short walk away are the central business district, the shopping and entertainment areas and the Queen's Wharf Events Centre.
Each of the 192 guest rooms and suites offer stunning views over Wellington Harbour.  The Suites offer separate living and bedroom areas, giving the business traveller the extra space they need to work and relax.  Room features include: in room executive desk, guest-room internet access, personal mini bar, coffee-making facilities, satellite television, on demand movies, iron and ironing board, full-length mirrors, bathrobes, suites have spa baths, smoke-free floors.  Valet car parking is also offered.
Club rooms and suites have been designed to cater for the discerning business traveller and offer exclusive Club Lounge facilities.
The hotel’s newly opened gymnasium features the latest in cardiovascular equipment and weights, and boasts stunning views over Wellington Harbour. 

FIRST CLASS

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
147 The Terrace, Wellington

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is recognised as a true icon of New Zealand's capital city and continues to be the perfect hotel for business and leisure travellers, right in the heart of Wellington. The hotel is only a short walk to the city's government and corporate offices with direct access to the major shopping precinct of Lambton Quay. Parliament, Wellington Convention Centre, Westpac Trust Stadium, Te Papa Museum, the Cable Car and Botanical Gardens are all within ten minutes walk.
The hotel offers 260 well appointed rooms and suites.  Guest rooms features include: air conditioning, direct dial phones, internet access through TV, modem connections, mini bar, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, Sky TV/pay video, AM and FM radio, iron and ironing board, hair dryers, bathrobes, toiletries, non smoking rooms available, shower and bath. Guest parking is on-site and complimentary.  The Hotel also has 24 hour Room Service and offers safety deposit boxes, foreign exchange, 24 hours reception and concierge, complimentary gym services, business centre, baby sitting, laundry services and wheel chair access. 

City Life Wellington
300 Lambton Quay, Wellington

City Life Wellington - A Heritage Hotel is a modern all-suite hotel located in the heart of New Zealand's Capital city. Close to Parliament buildings, retail shopping, waterfront, entertainment, Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand), cafés and restaurants, the hotel is in the centre of the CBD, providing an ideal base for business or pleasure.
This is a well-appointed all-suite hotel which offers studios and 1, 2 or 3 bedroom suite options. Tastefully furnished with quality fittings throughout - the moment you step off the busy Lambton Quay pavement, you'll enter a quiet, elegant and secure home away from home.
The following features are standard in all hotel rooms and suites: remote control television, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, sky and movielink channels, radio alarm clock, refrigerator, deluxe minibar, hairdryer, IDD telephone, complimentary quality toiletries.
In addition to the above offered in traditional hotel rooms, the following is offered in the suite rooms: a choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedroom(s) with en-suite bathrooms, self-contained equipped kitchen including oven and cook top with range hood, laundry with auto washer and clothes dryer, full range of kitchen utensils, appliances, cookware, glassware and crockery, dishwasher, waste disposal, entertainment centre with hi-fi stereo and CD player, microwave oven, VCR.
Hotel services and facilities include:  24 hour concierge, 24 hour room service, smoking and non smoking rooms and floors, baby sitting service, tour and leisure desk, safety deposit, fitness centre.

QUALITY

Copthorne Plimmer Towers
Corner Boulcott Street and Gilmer Terrace, Wellington

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Plimmer Towers is conveniently located in the centre of Wellington's financial and shopping areas.  The hotel has a total of 94 rooms; 47 1 bedroom suites, 12 executive suites, 12 premium rooms and 23 standard rooms.  The hotel is able to offer inter-connecting rooms and non smoking rooms.
All rooms have direct dial telephone, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, Sky TV, electric blankets.  Check in time is 2.00pm and check out time is 10.00am.  The hotel offers laundry and dry cleaning, 24 hour room service, business centre, secretarial services, safe deposit facility, fully equipped gymnasium and sauna, guest laundry, under-cover car parking and rooms for guests with disabilities. 

Close out Dates: (all inclusive)
Rugby - British Lions Tour            12-16 June and 23 June - 4 July, 2005
Rugby - New Zealand Sevens      2-4 February, 2006
 

Mercure Hotel Wellington
345 The Terrace, Wellington

This hotel is situated in the Central Business District of Wellington at the top of The Terrace offering spectacular views of Wellington Harbour and the City. It is within easy walking distance to the shops, cafes, restaurants and all amenities and services.
The hotel has 112 rooms including 7 suites.  Hotel offers non smoking rooms, a swimming pool and fitness room.  Each room has a television, room service, air conditioning, data port point in room, bath, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board.
Other features of the hotel include business centre, concierge, 24-hour room service, city shuttle service and 24-hour reception.

Close out Dates: (all inclusive)
Rugby - British Lions Tour            12-16 June and 23 June - 4 July, 2005
Rugby - New Zealand Sevens      2-4 February, 2006

 

STANDARD

Ibis Wellington
153 Featherston Street, Wellington

Located in the heart of Wellington's central business district, the Ibis Wellington is a quality 3 star 200 room property in Featherston Street  which is renowned for its superior shopping, theatres, cafes and nightlife. Close to bus and train services, it is within walking distance of the Terrace.
Ibis hotels are designed to provide comfortable, quality accommodation and efficient basic services to give guests good value for money. Hotel Ibis Wellington's guestrooms are air-conditioned, equipped with security key-card locks, remote control radio and television, tea and coffee making facilities and a direct-dial telephone. There is a workstation in each room. Most of the rooms are twins and 140 of the 200 are non-smoking. The hotel has a restaurant and bar to complement the wide choice of places to eat and drink nearby.
Features of the hotel include: 24 hour reception, laundry and dry cleaning service, non smoking rooms, private bath with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, heating, colour television with remote control, radio, tea and coffee making facilities, direct-dial telephone, restaurant, bar, sauna, gymnasium, parking.

Close out Dates: (all inclusive)
Rugby - British Lions Tour            12-16 June and 23 June - 4 July, 2005
Rugby - New Zealand Sevens      2-4 February, 2006

 

The Bay Plaza Hotel
40-44 Oriental Parade, Wellington

The Bay Plaza Hotel is located on Wellington's vibrant Oriental Parade with panoramic views of the Harbour, Mt Victoria and the city's lights.  Only minutes away from cafes, restaurants, bars, theatres, Museum of N.Z., nightclubs, beach, a swimming pool and shopping areas of Wellington city.  The guest rooms overlook the harbour, city or Mt. Victoria and offer attractive modern decor and are fully self contained.
The hotel has 78 rooms with SkyTV, AM/FM clock radio, direct dial telephone, mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities, refrigerator, hairdryer, writing desk (some rooms), iron and ironing board, modem connection and inter-connecting rooms.
Hotel services include: porters, free car parking facilities, same day laundry and dry cleaning, complimentary morning newspaper,  24 hour reception, telephone and room service, babysitting services, safety deposit box, secretarial service, wheelchair access to all public areas, and foreign exchange services.
Bohdans Restaurant, serving brasserie style a la carte dining in an elegant setting at very affordable prices, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Within the Hotel, Bohdans cocktail bar is one of Wellington's most popular meeting places, where friendly service and a lively atmosphere make this intimate bar a favourite venue both day and night.

Kingsgate Hotel Oriental Bay
73 Roxburgh Street, Wellington

Kingsgate Hotel Oriental Bay, Wellington overlooks Wellington's spectacular inner harbour and is only a 10 minute walk from the city's shopping and commercial centre.
The hotel offers 113 guest rooms and 3 suites.  All rooms have either harbour or city views.  Inter-connecting rooms and non smoking rooms are available.  Rooms have direct dial telephone, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, Sky TV, electric blankets are available.  Check in time is 2.00pm and check out time is 10.00am.
The hotel has 24 hour room service, safety deposit facility, heated indoor swimming pool.  Most rooms have modems.

Close out Dates: (all inclusive)
Rugby - British Lions Tour            11-16 June and 28 June - 5 July, 2005
Rugby - New Zealand Sevens      2-4 February, 2006
 

BED and BREAKFASTS AND BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION

Ruby House
14b Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington

Nestled on a private section amongst native trees, Ruby House offers guests a perfect balance of comfort, privacy and location.
This villa style guest house boasts three spacious, beautifully appointed rooms that provide the essential ingredients for a memorable stay in the capital city - firm comfortable beds, antique furniture, ensuite bathrooms, private phone / modem lines. Each unique self contained room has been purpose built for maximum privacy, and entry is via a security keypad at the front door. Guests may request a country style bathroom with claw foot bath and French doors opening onto a courtyard, a sunny loft bedroom overlooking Punga trees or an elegant room with sash hung windows and stained glass.
Ruby House has all the elements of a secluded executive retreat - yet it is just around the corner from Victoria University and only a short stroll from Wellington's CDB, shopping and entertainment precincts. Ruby House is only a two minute walk to The Cable Car - which takes you directly into Lambton Quay (main street).
All rooms have antique furniture, fine crisp cotton linen, 100% goose down duvets, excellent firm latex mattresses on slate base, heaters, hairdryers, writing desks, private phone lines and modem connections, occasional chairs, television, iron / ironing board, thick fluffy white towels and toiletries. 

Eight Parliament Street
8 Parliament Street, Wellington

From the outside a house in the traditional Thorndon character. From the inside a stylish, artistic home. For those of you who do not know this area of Wellington, it is said to be the largest collection of wooden houses in one place outside of San Francisco. Together with its narrow streets, Thorndon makes up one of the most historically unique character areas anywhere in New Zealand.
Situated only minutes from Wellington's well known attractions (the new museum of New Zealand, Katherine Mansfield's birthplace, Parliament, the Botanical Gardens etc.) you can enjoy "Eight Parliament" as your Wellington home. It offers three bedrooms (one ensuite) with contemporary interior and changing artwork (available for sale).
A courtyard offers outdoor relaxation and privacy. There is a modern kitchen/living area for entertainment and a cup of espresso after a long day of sightseeing or a stressful day at work. "Eight Parliament" caters for the traveller and busy executive alike, who prefer personal ambience.  Includes a delicious breakfast served at your convenience.
Summary of Information:

• No of rooms with ensuite: 1

• Total number of rooms: 2 (with extra Queen room available if guest books whole property)

• Cooked and Continental Breakfast

•  Dinner available: No

• Do you have any pets: No

• Children welcome by prior arrangement

LODGE ACCOMMODATION

Wharekauhau Country Estate
Western Lake Road, Palliser Bay, Wairarapa

Wharekauhau Lodge is based on a 5000 acre working sheep station overlooking the spectacular Palliser Bay. Guests can choose from a veritable smorgasbord of outdoor activities or simply indulge in splendid luxury, superb local wines and irresistible cuisine. Each perfect day ends in your own sumptuous cottage with built-in views of the magnificent ocean.
Luxury accommodation at Wharekauhau is provided in self-contained cottages. Designed for privacy and comfort, they are perfect for honeymooners. Dotted throughout the estate, the cottages house Wharekauhau’s guest suites and offer superb ocean views.  Natural materials are used throughout the guest suites, including clay tiles, pebble mosaics, plastered walls, rich New Zealand wool carpeting, cotton bed linen and hemp curtains.  Each suite has a super king sized four poster bed, open fireplace, under floor heating, deep sofas, a fully stocked bar, and dressing room with full length mirror.  In keeping with the peace which surrounds Wharekauhau, guests can choose to leave the outside world behind for a while. However, we are happy to equip guests’ suites with television, daily newspapers, and radio on request. Wharekauhau also offers Internet access and conference calling facilities should guests require them.

Cancellation Policy:
25% cancellation fee if cancelled within 30 days of arrival
100% cancellation fee if cancelled within 48 hours of arrival