Makara Beach

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It was a bit windy on this beautiful walk but I guess that's why they built the wind turbines here. Beautiful area
It was a bit windy on this beautiful walk but I guess that's why they built the wind turbines here. Beautiful area
Great view back down the path on the Makara walkway

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Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai Wellington
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The price is AED 419 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
AED 419
AED 482 total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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)
So convenient. Peppermint tea sachets and a Nespresso Machine or similar would be a real plus.

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is AED 284 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
AED 284
AED 327 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,708 reviews)
We had a 2 night stay, for 3 people. Our room was a good size and very comfortable. It had a bar fridge and tea/coffee making. The bathroom was fine but a little dated. Reception and housekeeping we great. The hotel is in an excellent location with the Main Street at its foot and a short walk to ...

Reviewed on 25 February 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
The price is AED 356 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 356
AED 410 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews)
We were supposed to stay at Rydes Wellington and had booked two nights. The booking was done through Expedia and I had reached out to the hotel by text because the weather was terrible and suggested that we would stay back. I didn’t get a text message back from the hotel. We had to get a hotel in ...

Reviewed on 25 February 2026

Rydges Wellington
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Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,475 reviews)
The location is excellent and so central. There are shops, restaurants and amenities such as the cable car moments away.

Reviewed on 24 February 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (523 reviews)
Space was great. Could have been cleaner. Generally very happy.

Reviewed on 25 February 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

4 out of 5
300 Lambton Quay Wellington
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,086 reviews)
Clean, spacious, well equipped room. Easy check in. Parking available in nearby parking building. Very central location.

Reviewed on 24 February 2026

Adina CityLife Wellington
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