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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
Reception
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6141
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Oriental Parade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Wellington

With a stay at Bay Plaza Hotel in Wellington (Oriental Bay), you'll be steps from Wellington Central Business District and 11 minutes by foot from Cuba Street Mall. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Interislander Ferry Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Embassy Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oriental Parade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 3 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minibar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Raglan Roast Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ortega Fish Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at Bay Plaza Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Bay Plaza Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 10.50 to 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bay Plaza Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 10.5 to 32 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a bit tired and it wasnt the cleanest, but it wasn't dirty as such. Staff were lovely and we even had an upgrade which was a delight! Its in an excellent location and the parking behind is plentiful and easy to park in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sally

Room was clean. A little run down but adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Ian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
staff were pleasant, however very unconcerned that our bathroom and bedroom windows were leaking, due to the storm. Understand some things cannot be helped but a full bucket of water in the bathroom room and wet carpet right at the bedside is very concerning and no apology or concern forthcoming. Disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were lovely and helpful. Good location, close to supermarket and an easy walk into the city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and friendly, room was roomy and clean bathrooms clean but tired, but served our needs
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, especially the view from our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

L. Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff nice…..room and bathroom old
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff in restaurant very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

adam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location — that’s the only positive. No air con and the windows barely open, so the room was uncomfortable. The bed was extremely lumpy and honestly one of the worst we’ve slept on — my back is still paying for it. The room is very tired and badly needs updating. The shower constantly went from hot to cold, taps leaked, and the road/city noise was terrible. We barely slept. To top it off, at checkout no one even asked how our stay was. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sung Hoon (Jeff)

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean but dated room, amazing views of downtown Wellington and the harbour. Super close to plenty of pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit tired, clean enough but the vents in bathroom could be dusted. Liked the EV charging facility. Would choose room on other side, though the views would not be as good it would be quieter but that is to be expected in the city and I liked the location close to Courtney Pl. Staff helpful. Empty Coke bottle in beverage cupboard overlooked. Cooked breakfast what I would usually call big breakfast a bit small, excellent poached eggs. Would also choose room on second floor for proximity to vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Darwyyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice, comfortable hotel and the breakfast and dinner were both good. They also have parking in the back of the hotel and it's pretty accessible to the hotel itself. Thank you to the staff for a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room with excellent range of equipment (safe, ironinh facilities etc). Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty dated and run down but suitable as a room to sleep in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, but reasonably comfortable. Fan didn’t work and could hear people in next room snoring.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location in min city area lots of bus options and shops down the road
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff friendly and helpful, room clean, well equipped. However, a lot of noise from the street, cars revving, people shouting, sirens etc. also room had adjoining door and every sound could be heard incl snoring.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025