Island Bay

Wellington

Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Rachel Brown
Photo by Rachel Brown

Popular places to visit

Island Bay Beach

Island Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Island Bay Beach
Te Papa which includes night scenes, modern architecture and theater scenes

Te Papa

Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.

Te Papa
Cuba Street Mall showing outdoor eating and cafe scenes as well as a large group of people

Cuba Street Mall

Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Cuba Street Mall
Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington Central Business District

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 scene in this walkable area.

Wellington Central Business District
Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people

Courtenay Place

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

Courtenay Place
Weta Workshop featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

The Weta Cave

Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.

The Weta Cave

Things to do

Wellington's Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour including Lunch

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

P10,711
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

Half Day Tour in Wellington

P4,120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour in Wellington
Time for a rest.

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

P6,426
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

P2,142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Maori Tour

P13,018
per adult
Auckland Maori Tour
Travel in style and comfort

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

P2,933
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
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Top hotels in Island Bay

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is P4,002 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P4,002
P4,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,326 reviews)
"First-class facility. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and quiet. Location was excellent - easy walking to shopping district, Queens Wharf, and food district. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington
4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is P5,546 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P5,546
P6,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Nice and charm stay!!
"The location is perfect. The hotel is walking distance to the train station and Queens Wharf. I loved the view from room. I enjoyed my stay in the hotel. Only observation about the cleaning service didn't restock the shower gel and I had to call to request some."

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025

Rydges Wellington
Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is P5,908 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
P5,908
P6,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 21 - Feb 22
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Despite being at the airport, it was extremely quiet. Never heard planes at all."

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Oaks Wellington Hotel
4.5 out of 5
89 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington
The price is P4,866 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P4,866
P5,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (982 reviews)
Convenient location
"Overall good - convenient location, friendly staff, and very clean sheets/bedding. But moldy bathroom and not functioning TV due to a modem issue. I had a free carpark offer due to my membership with Hotels.com but still got charged $25 per night. Messaged the hotel to get refunded. No response ..."

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
ibis Wellington
ibis Wellington
3.5 out of 5
153 Featherston St, Wellington
The price is P4,146 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P4,146
P4,768 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Wellington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"I liked the Convienient Location, good houskeeping, great Breakfast, Friendly staff & 11am departure time"

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

ibis Wellington
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
The price is P5,125 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
P5,125
P5,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,240 reviews)
"Property was nice and close to the CBD, pity there was no air conditioning (just a table top fan) so we had to sleep with the windows open, then before 7.30 the bins get unloaded outside so you don't need an alarm clock"

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Island Bay

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Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay is well-liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.

Lyall Bay
Wellington Zoo showing cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals

Newtown

If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.

Newtown
The flying eagle at WLG airport who crash landed during the recent earthquake but now seems to be back in place

Kilbirnie

Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Kilbirnie
#Brooklyn Wind Turbine in Wellington. The view at the to is amazing😊😍

Brooklyn

While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Basin Reserve and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Brooklyn
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Mount Cook

While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.

Mount Cook
Mount Victoria Lookout which includes a city, a bay or harbor and night scenes

Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Mount Victoria

Island Bay