Kelson
Lower Hutt
Popular places to visit
Petone Foreshore
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Petone Foreshore during your travels in Lower Hutt? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.
Queensgate Shopping Centre
You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.
East Harbour Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at East Harbour Regional Park, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Wellington City Walkways
You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Bolton Street Cemetery
Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Maori Treasures
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maori Treasures during your trip to Lower Hutt. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Top hotels in Kelson
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor offers a comfortable and convenient stay in the heart of Wellington. It features clean rooms, friendly staff, and easy access to shops and the waterfront, making it a great value choice despite slightly dated interiors.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Excellent locations for early flight out of wellington
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Room was comfortable and clean; staff were friendly and helpful; can't comment on bar as I didn't use it.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Love the fact you can park the car onsite . Everything was very good, my only issue was the room was very noisy with the loud wind and some trucks (dustman?) throughout the night . Great location for everything , would book again, think a room on the other-side would ok
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Bolton Hotel
A fabulous hotel in the centre of town with a great coffee shop and restaurant. Easy walking everywhere in the cbd. Lovely generous sized rooms. Very good range of amenities and friendly, helpful staff.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Perfect location. Spacious, tidy and well appointed lounge, bar, foyer and dining areas. Rooms are small but perfectly fine. A couple of housekeeping/maintenance things could be resolved in the rooms, but not worth mentioning, and they don't impact your use of the space.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kelson
Taita
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Taita and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Trentham Racecourse.
Avalon
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Avalon and surrounding area, you can visit Belmont Regional Park and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Belmont
While Belmont might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.
Boulcott
Boulcott might not have many top sights, but Queensgate Shopping Centre and Wellington City Walkways are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Stokes Valley
While Stokes Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse.
Naenae
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Naenae and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.