About this property
This 4-star boutique hotel offers free Wi-Fi and is located in the heart of Wellington, 10 minutes’ away from the Westpac Stadium, Queen's Wharf Event Centre, and the Lambton Harbour. Secure, under cover parking is available nearby. Wellesley Boutique Hotel is also a 20-minute drive from Wellington Airport. David Jones department store is a 5-minute walk from the property. Guest rooms are spacious and feature Georgian-style furnishings.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Harp
New Zealand
“Great location to city centre and waterfront, comfy, lovely and clean” - Mahdi
New Zealand
“Very welcoming and friendly staff. The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel’s location is excellent, close to many attractions. I especially loved the vintage lift in the hotel!” - Nick
New Zealand
“excellent location, nicely quirky, huge rooms, delightful staff. very comfy. Bonus Freemasons Convention 2nd night.” - Peter
New Zealand
“Loved the decor, I have a house of a similar vintage and its nice to see how others are staged. Similarly worked at State Insurance on Waring Taylor St and walked past the building when it was a private club - always wondered what it was like inside.” - Richard
Australia
“A stone’s throw from Wellington station, Lambton Quay and waterfront, this architectural gem with the modest facade, is the best kept secret in Wellington.” - Jacqui
New Zealand
“Ambience and historical nature of the building and room.” - India
New Zealand
“Had such a nice night! All the people I spoke to were lovely, with a beautiful room and stunning bathroom. Love the vintage elevator and huge mirror in the room. Would highly recommend if staying in Wellington for work like I was :)” - Claudine
New Zealand
“Location, but mostly I loved the beauty of the hotel. I’m a sucker for old heritage buildings and the features in this are gorgeous. I can’t wait to see what is done next.” - Andrew
New Zealand
“Friendly staff, quiet, clean, warm and comfortable. Perfect for someone looking for a good night's sleep. Much better than the overpriced, cold, noisy Rydges down the road. This is now my preferred place to stay on my Wellington trips.” - Monique
New Zealand
“As I have commented before this hotel is a rare gem. Stunning rooms and beautiful old original interior”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card or Debit card.
Please note that this property requires a credit card pre-authorisation or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges.
Please note the cafe/bar is open from 7:00am until 8:00pm Monday until Friday.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Wellesley Boutique Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.