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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Te Papa

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Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Food and drink
Interior entrance
Front of property
Bay Plaza Hotel puts you 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 travellers.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The current price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13.2 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6141

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 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

  • ‪Harbourside Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Deluxe Expresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Majestic Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ortega - Fish Shack & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

Bay Plaza Hotel puts you 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 travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 76 rooms
    • Arranged over 11 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (NZD 20.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
DONE

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
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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

  • Lift

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

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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 5 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/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 that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Wellington
Wellington Bay Plaza
The Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel Wellington

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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

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

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

Are there restaurants at or near Bay Plaza Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site 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 5 minutes' walk from Courtenay Place. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient and available on site with a reasonable cost. (11 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located near restaurants, supermarkets, and has on-site dining options. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Great location

Great location. Good facilities. Clean.
Pam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay
Alma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

awesome place
Joy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Good location

Good location Rooms are a little dated, food was good, service in restaurant was average
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay, close to everything
Nicola, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, easy on site parking. Convenient to supermarket and dining options. Great city views.
Tony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bay Plaza Wellington April 2025

As always, excellent.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Another great stay at Bay Plaza

A great stay, everything was available. Clean, tidy and a great view looking towards Te Papa and the waterfront. Very pleased.
paul c, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice stay good for a quick trip
bradley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

location suits us well
Phill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great accommodation, fantastic views of the harbour and city. Carpark on site and walking distance into the city. Our favourite hotel to stay in Wellington
Rachel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location with eating options close by. Easy walking distance to cable car and interesting archtecture
MARGARET, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and views
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The parking was a surprise but l probley didnt read the extras etc nice size rooms nice n quite and clean
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very handy to ferry and town and had a carpark
Adrienne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location in Wellington CBD, outstanding views from your room of the harbour and city. Walking distance to shops, cafes, restaurants, Te Papa museum. Clean & tidy spacious room and friendly staff, would recommend this hotel to others.
Rachel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Misled by the photo

The first photo of a building misled me to believe that was the hotel building. However the room and location were good. I might use this hotel again
Manami, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay at the Bay Plaza. Convenient location, easy walk to the city or Oriental Bay. Good value for money. Would stay there again.
Clare, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love our stay will definitely be back
Leana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great destination
Trudy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was clean and comfortable, 5 minutes walk from te papa. Price was affordable, would stay there again.
AMANDA, 3-night trip