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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Te Papa

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At Bay Plaza Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
$65 nightly
The total price is $76
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6141

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oriental Parade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waitangi Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 11 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 44 min drive
  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Ngauranga Station - 9 min drive
  • Wellington Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ohtel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Mother's Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Regal Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ortega Fish Shack - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

At Bay Plaza Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 76 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (3-device limit)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (NZD 20.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (753 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Bay Plaza Restaurant - This bar serves breakfast and dinner. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 8.00 to 32 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 20 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 45 per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs NZD 20.00 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

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Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
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Wellington Bay Plaza
The Bay Plaza Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bay Plaza Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bay Plaza Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs NZD 20.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Bay Plaza Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Bay Plaza Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Bay Plaza Restaurant.

What's the area around Bay Plaza Hotel like?

Bay Plaza Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Te Papa and 4 minutes' walk from Waitangi Park. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient, easily accessible, and reasonably priced at this property. (15 reviews)
  • Dining options were plentiful and convenient, with many nearby and some available on-site. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff from reception to room attendants were great.
Pam, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, friendly staff. Rooms and decor dated
Viv, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, city views, friendly staff.
Tony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Staff friendly. Rooms adequate
Pam, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent stay beachside

Excellent location by the sea, space for kids to run around on grass in front of room, park nearby, spacious room, spa bath, great value for affordable price.
J, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location ideal for our purposes. Friendly, helpful staff on front desk & restaurant. Enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant.
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Service was very good I had two meals in room and delivery quick and food very nice
Dave, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really nice staff (reception, restaurant, cleaner)
Yu Fen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful view, close to all the key attractions & amenities
Anna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wellington is windy and often wet. Pack rain gear so you can get around to see everything. Good urban public transportation. Walkable too.
Kent, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bay Plaza Sept 2025

As always, excellent! Staff wonderful, as always!
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, nice rooms.
Carlota, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the location. Very friendly services.
Man Kei, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was lovely the service was great and the view from our window was fantastic. Sadly a wee bit ruined by the lack of sound proofing one night ruined by music and talking to 4am and another by having to listen to a couple having loud sex.
Dayle, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Came to Wellington for The Food Show which is held at The Stadium the other end of town but this year wanted to stay in a different part of CBD. Bay Plaza Hotel was an easy walk from the Airport bus route and staff were welcoming and happy to store bags until room was ready. Room was spacious enough to be shared by 2 friends and the frequent buses made it easy to get around. Will happily stay again when visiting Wellington.
Dorothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bay Plaza Wellington

As always, excellent assistance from the staff. Our go-to accommodation in Wellington.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location was perfect for us as close to everything, The staff were nice and the view was good. The only problem was the sounds of toilet flashing was really big, even from above our room was really big,
Chikako, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bay Plaza July 2025

Excellent as always! Staff are terrific, as always. Enjoyed the new dinner menu.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location in Wellington and car parking available. Rooms a little tired but very clean and comfortable
Marie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The convenience of location perfect for what we needed.
Penny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location just a short walk to Te Papa, multiple restaurants, TSB Arena, etc. We parked up then did everything else on foot. Staff were friendly. We were on the 5th floor and barely heard any street noise, which was a pleasant surprise. Our room was opposite the lifts though and we could hear people talking as they exited the lifts - fortunately no one was up in the middle of the night, but next time I’ll request a room further away.
Julie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dated hotel in a great location, reasonably priced and clean and tidy.
Shaun, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, dining options, easy parking.
Tony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great price and close to waterfront, restaurants etc. Clean and tidy.
Kay, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, good value and comfortable. Especially liked that the windows opened so you could get fresh air. Nice views.
Catriona, 1-night trip