Top 10 Hotels Near Lambton Quay in Wellington for 2026

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.2 km from Lambton Quay

Shelley

P4,175

P4,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Lambton Quay

Kelly

P6,988

P8,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Lambton Quay

Tamara

P5,106

P5,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

4. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.3 km from Lambton Quay

Bekah

P7,966

P9,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Lambton Quay

Norman

P4,982

P5,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 3 km from Lambton Quay

Jennifer

P5,538

P6,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

7. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 1.4 km from Lambton Quay

Julian

P6,872

P7,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

8. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 1.4 km from Lambton Quay

Florian

P3,655

P4,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, seating area, reception desk, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

9. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.3 km from Lambton Quay

Anna

P6,154

P7,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A spacious lobby with a central staircase, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.4 km from Lambton Quay

Rob

P9,340

P10,741 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 1.3 km from Lambton Quay

Gayle

P5,342

P6,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 1.4 km from Lambton Quay

Caitlyn

P3,757

P4,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.3 km from Lambton Quay

Mega

P5,815

P6,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a marble wall, glass doors, and potted plants.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.3 km from Lambton Quay

Mohammad

P4,091

P4,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A multi-story building with the sign "QUEST" prominently displayed.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

15. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 0.8 km from Lambton Quay

Glen

P5,279

P6,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

16. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.3 km from Lambton Quay

P4,973

P5,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with curtains.

17. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Lambton Quay

Waimarie

P5,711

P6,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A balcony with a table and two chairs, overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings and a distant hill.

A modern hotel room with a red leather sofa, a desk with a computer, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bed with a headboard.

18. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 1.1 km from Lambton Quay

P6,574

P7,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and large windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, vibrant green walls, and a central floral sculpture.

A modern interior with a green archway, a green sofa with floral cushions, a round table, and two potted plants.

A bar area with a circular marble counter, multiple hanging light fixtures, and red bar stools.

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 1.5 km from Lambton Quay

Con

P5,334

P6,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.

20. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 3.2 km from Lambton Quay

P6,747

P7,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Lambton Quay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 793 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 245 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 780 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 288 reviews	View

Top Lambton Quay Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

8/10 Good

"I recently travelled to Wellington for two nights to attend WoW. The James Cook was very conveniently located for this event and was only a quick walk to the event venue. One of the lifts down to Lambton Quay was undergoing maintenance for the three days we were there and this did create some significant queues and wait times around busy periods. The room was a good size and generally clean, although a deep clean of the room is needed as there were definitely areas of the room that were noticeably neglected - especially under the bench in the bathroom and the corners of the rooms, under furniture etc. I was also disappointed that although this is a hotel, there was no mini-bar. There was a mini-fridge but it was empty and after a long day and a long flight, this would have been welcomed. The noise levels from other guests in the corridors was also very noticeable, so there are some noise-proofing improvements that could be made. Otherwise a generally pleasant stay."

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"Overall, good value for money. Room was spacious, bed very comfortable and view of city was nice. Shower was strong and hot. Location was excellent. I wish reception had warned us at check in that the tvs only got limited Sky and NO Freeview, as we spent ages one evening trying to watch our favourite TV1 programme after a tiring day. Quite frustrating!"

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great hotel in the middle of Wellington ticks all the boxes for me so it’s a perfect place to stay"

ibis Wellington

8/10 Good

"Hotelwad"

Quest 256 Lambton

8/10 Good

"The staff were excellent- very helpful and efficient- absolutely first rate. The hotel is in a good location for shopping and WOW. The room amenities are good - very nice having a tumble drier (for the towels)! No view, but didn’t expect one. No bar or restaurant but don’t need one as so many great places to eat and drink nearby. A nice, functional hotel in a great location and wonderful staff."

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

8/10 Good

"Clean but small twin bed room. Would have been much better with a coffee machine but loved the bathroom and lighting the room. Parking kind of painful but got the hang of it and was then ok. Nice vibe."

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice, enjoyable stay, walking distance to most things downtown."

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Clean room fitted out well."

Oaks Wellington Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"So close to the Michael Fowler Centre and lots of restaurants etc. in the area. The rooms were immaculate"

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lambton Quay?

Lambton Quay is located in a family-friendly area of Wellington known for its major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 183 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lambton Quay?

Adjacent to Lambton Quay, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and ibis Wellington.

How many hotels will I find near Lambton Quay?

Expedia has 183 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lambton Quay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lambton Quay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Lambton Quay.

What can I see and do near Lambton Quay?

You'll want to browse the collections at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory. Old St Paul's, Turnbull House, and Parliament House are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can catch a show at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre, and Circa Theatre.

How can I get to Lambton Quay?

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Wellington Station. There may not be many public transit stops near Lambton Quay so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

Hotels near Lambton Quay

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Our top choices for Lambton Quay hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sofitel Wellington

5. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

6. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

7. Ohtel Wellington

8. The Marion Hostel

9. Bolton Hotel

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

11. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

12. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

15. Quest on Thorndon

16. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

17. Boulcott Suites

18. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

19. Naumi Hotel Wellington

20. Southgate Motor Inn

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Top Lambton Quay Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

ibis Wellington

Quest 256 Lambton

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Quest Atrium Serviced Apartments

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Other attractions near Lambton Quay

Wellington Cenotaph

Wellington Cable Car

Turnbull House

New Zealand Parliament Buildings

St Andrew's on the Terrace

New Zealand Portrait Gallery

Academy Galleries

Queen's Wharf Event Centre

Frequently asked questions