With a stay at Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, within a 10-minute walk of Te Papa and Courtenay Place. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cuba Street Mall and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Massey University.
What's nearby
Te Papa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Courtenay Place - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Cuba Street Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Massey University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Interislander Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Harbourside Market - 6 min walk
Embassy Theatre - 6 min walk
Deluxe Expresso Bar - 6 min walk
Ortega - Fish Shack & Bar - 6 min walk
Raglan Roast Coffee - 3 min walk
About this property
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay offers 118 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. 29-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
This Wellington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 118 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, a television in a common area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy local cuisine at One80 Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
One80 Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
One80 Bar & Lounge - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Uncovered parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 35 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Restaurants on site
One80 Bar & Lounge
One80 Restaurant
Things to do
Bicycle storage
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
On the waterfront
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
8 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
29-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
Late check-out fee: NZD 30.00 (subject to availability)
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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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Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1002 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Thomas
Travelled with group
17 Mar 2025
Nice place, rooms starting to look a bit tired for the price.
We had a bad experience. The room we had was next to the laundry. The dryer was malfonctionning and so very noisy. People speaking loudly in the laundry until late in the evening.
The breakfast was also not satisfaying. Canned fruit, industrial food.
Great hitel, room is very well equipped. Laundry facilities for guests. Parking at the rear of the hotel.
Beautiful views from our window over Wellington harbour.
We actually went back for a night after we’d visited the South Island.
It’s close to the shopping area, restaurants, and the Te Papa museum on the water front.
Located in an absolutely beautiful spot, close to everything. Super convenient position. Friendly staff happy to assist with any enquires. Very nice buffet breakfast and restaurant.
Our only issue was that the aircon in the restaurant and bar areas was too cold.
If you’re visiting Wellington this hotel ticks all the boxes in terms of location, views and comfort.
Miriam
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
John
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great apartment and great location, but we had problems with the room servicing (lack of).
This hotel has great rooms, wonderful staff and is in an ideal location on the waterfront. We arrived around 1pm which meant we were able to secure a hotel parking space. The restaurant was very good, and provided us with a nice view over the bay whilst dining. If we returned to Wellington we would definitely stay in the Copthorne again.
Had a happy time staying here. Overlooks the harbour, beautiful day or night.
John
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Susan
Travelled with family
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wellington Hotel
For an international hotel and capital city, this hotel was average. I was put next to a laundry with the noise of banging going on till 11pm. Room could do with an update, for mobility the corridors and lifts and doors for small to get through. Restaurant bars close 9pm and 11pm of Friday/Saturday nights. Breakfast only till 9:30 checkout very early. But service very good.
Had asked for parking and assured it was set. Showed up and no parking. Had to park car full of luggage on street a few blocks away and walk back to hotel. Exhausted and just wanted to eat and sleep. Called room service…”sorry we just closed”
At least the bed was comfy.
Hotel was very nice. Only complaint we had was that getting to the rooms in the back portion of the hotel is a bit of a hassle. Two elevator rides are required, and walking through two lobbies.
We loved our room overlooking the Wellington marina, it was close to everything and the views were incredible. The room was large and vet clean, the shower was great and the parking was convenient. We parked our car and just used Uber for everything.
Great location and nice room except for window between room and bathrooms (with broken shade) and no bathroom fan. Also, difficult to check in early even though room was ready - manager had to intervene.
Absolutely gorgeous views of the harbor from our room. Beautiful. Beds were very comfortable and room just perfect. Quiet air conditioning and cool whenever we needed. Enjoyed the bar area to gather at night and lounge watching tne Australian Open on tv with drinks. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this hotel.