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

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

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

1. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.4 km from St James Theatre

Kelly

P4,605

P5,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

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

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.4 km from St James Theatre

Linda

P5,117

P5,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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

3. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.6 km from St James Theatre

Murray

P8,099

P9,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 1.7 km from St James Theatre

Jennifer

P5,311

P6,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

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

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

5. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.1 km from St James Theatre

Gayle

P5,196

P5,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

6. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 0.3 km from St James Theatre

Florian

P3,700

P4,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

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

7. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.6 km from St James Theatre

Laura

P6,320

P7,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

8. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 0.5 km from St James Theatre

Julian

P6,517

P7,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

9. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 0.2 km from St James Theatre

Caitlyn

P4,048

P4,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 1 km from St James Theatre

Natasha

P9,496

P10,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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

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

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1 km from St James Theatre

Mohammad

P4,880

P5,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A hallway with a staircase, a painting, and a table with flowers.

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

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

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.1 km from St James Theatre

Mega

P5,938

P6,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern building with a curved facade and the name "TAKINA" prominently displayed.

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

13. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

Wellington Waterfront, 0.2 km from St James Theatre

Judy

P7,493

P8,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

A building with a sign indicating trading hours, a security camera, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

14. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.3 km from St James Theatre

Jennifer

P5,576

P6,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

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

15. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 1.9 km from St James Theatre

Stephen

P6,775

P7,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

16. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1 km from St James Theatre

Mario

P4,282

P4,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

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.

17. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 1.1 km from St James Theatre

P4,726

P5,435 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 reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

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

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

18. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.7 km from St James Theatre

Waimarie

P6,574

P7,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with large windows, a round table, two blue armchairs, and a remote control on the table.

A hotel room with a bed, a round mirror, a small table with chairs, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A lobby with a grey sofa, a large window, and a plant.

A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and a large window with curtains.

19. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

Te Aro, 0.4 km from St James Theatre

Marita

P5,091

P5,854 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony.

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

20. Naumi Hotel Wellington

Te Aro, 0.5 km from St James Theatre

Shyla

P6,479

P7,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to St James Theatre

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Intrepid Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 242 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 284 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 778 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford	9.4 Exceptional 307 reviews	View
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street	9.2 Wonderful 823 reviews	View

Top St James Theatre Hotel Reviews

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"X"

Naumi Studio Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location making walking everywhere easy. Lovely room and friendly staff. They went out of their way to keep me in my room when I needed to extend with a cancelled flight. Will stay again"

Oaks Wellington Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room. Convenient location. Unfortunately minimal parking and first come first serve so highly inconvenient if you book with free parking because they won’t hold it for you. Nearest parking is paid $$ and expensive. Staff weren’t very helpful"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This was the 2nd time I have stayed here this trip. Great starting/ ending point if you are taking the Ferry. Make sure you contact the hotel if you think that you will arrive late."

ibis Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and had everything that I needed."

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"It's not the best hotel we've ever stayed at, but it's definitely the best in Wellington. Comfortable, clean rooms with nice view of the harbour. Byredo products were a nice touch. Good service, excellent food and drinks. Wish the TVs would have been Smart TVs with Netflix/Disney etc as it was weird to have to watch films on our laptop."

Liberty Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff and such a clean hotel. I would so go again and staff are so nice :) Decent sized kitchen and bedroom!"

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed there multiple time me, bidlg 2 bedroom apartment for 5 people, very spacious, very clean, excellent team, right in the middle of the city, best price for the biggest apartment. Will come back"

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A bar with various bottles and decorations.

Courtenay Place

8.4/10 (2,096 reviews)

Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.

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A vibrant street with colorful buildings, a playground, and a small water feature.

Bucket Fountain

Bucket Fountain is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Te Aro Pa

You can find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Te Aro Pa. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.

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New Zealand Film Archive

You can study the exhibits at New Zealand Film Archive, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this walkable area.

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Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

Learn about the events happening at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre during your trip to Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Wesley Wellington Methodist Parish

Find out about the history of Wellington when you spend time at Wesley Wellington Methodist Parish. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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The Opera House

8.0/10 (41 reviews)

The Opera House is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area.

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Downstage Theatre

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Downstage Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Wellington. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around St James Theatre?

St James Theatre is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 190 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near St James Theatre?

Adjacent to St James Theatre, Oaks Wellington Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.

How many hotels are there close to St James Theatre?

Expedia has 190 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from St James Theatre.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near St James Theatre, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to St James Theatre.

What can I see and do near St James Theatre?

Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Te Aro Pa, Parliament House, and Old St Paul's are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Michael Fowler Centre, Downstage Theatre, and Circa Theatre.

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Our top choices for St James Theatre hotels

1. The Intrepid Hotel

2. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

3. Sofitel Wellington

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

5. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

6. The Marion Hostel

7. Bolton Hotel

8. Ohtel Wellington

9. Liberty Apartment Hotel

10. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

11. Adina CityLife Wellington

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

13. U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

14. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

15. Southgate Motor Inn

16. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

17. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

18. Boulcott Suites

19. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington

20. Naumi Hotel Wellington

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Top St James Theatre Hotel Reviews

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

Naumi Studio Wellington

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

ibis Wellington

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Liberty Apartment Hotel

Adina CityLife Wellington

Other attractions near St James Theatre

Courtenay Place

Bucket Fountain

Te Aro Pa

New Zealand Film Archive

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre

Wesley Wellington Methodist Parish

The Opera House

Downstage Theatre

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