Island Bay
Wellington
Popular places to visit
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.
Te Papa
You can study the exhibits at Te Papa, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
During your trip to Wellington, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Cuba Street Mall. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.
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.
Lambton Quay
During your visit to Wellington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lambton Quay. Stroll along this family-friendly area's waterfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Courtenay Place
Find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Courtenay Place. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.
Island Bay Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Well maintained clean rooms. Awesome breakfast. Really good spread and tasty. Very friendly check in staff and even friendlier house keeping crew.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean. Comfortable.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Lovely staff. Quick check in. Clean room. Compact. Central to everything. Walking distance to everything.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026
Rydges Wellington
All was as you would expect- i live part time in Wellington and stay in the city for the occasional day- great stay
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
ibis Wellington
Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The hotel is nice if a little run down. The staff are excellent but the surroundings of the hotel are a little dicey.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Island Bay
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.
Newtown
Experience a distinct character in this southern Wellington suburb, where you can visit Wellington Zoo or enjoy athletics and football at Newtown Park.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider a stop by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Brooklyn
While Brooklyn isn't home to many top sights, Basin Reserve and Central Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mount Cook
While visiting Mount Cook, you might make a stop by sights like Basin Reserve and Central Park.
Mount Victoria
If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.
Island Bay
- Places of interest
- Island Bay Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Wellington neighborhoods
- Island Bay Hotels by Brand
- Island Bay Beach
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Wellington Central Business District
- Sky Stadium
- Wellington Hospital
- Lambton Quay
- Courtenay Place
- The Weta Cave
- Victoria University of Wellington
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Archives New Zealand
- Waitangi Park
- St James Theatre
- Zealandia
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Massey University
- Oriental Parade
- Wellington Cable Car
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Wellington Zoo
- Petone Foreshore
- Beehive
- The Opera House
- ASB Sports Centre
- Newtown Park
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Botanic Gardens
