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Our top choices for Carter Observatory hotels

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Quest 256 Lambton

Quest 256 Lambton
3.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (643 reviews)
"Loved our stay"
Australia
Sanchit
The price is HK$799
HK$919 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Quest 256 Lambton
Reception

The Intrepid Hotel

The Intrepid Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Great room, friendly staff."
Australia
Paige
The price is HK$840
HK$982 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Intrepid Hotel
Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Great location and a stylish, well-equipped room."
Australia
Evelyn
The price is HK$931
HK$1,071 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
The Cobbler Hotel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
4.5 star property
Te Aro, 1.1 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (240 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, good location, and friendly staff"
Australia
Martin
The price is HK$593
HK$682 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee
City view

Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,296 reviews)
"Awesome place to stay"
Australia
seb
The price is HK$633
HK$738 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Boulcott Suites
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bolton Hotel

Bolton Hotel
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room with good amenities. Very friendly staff at front desk and restaurant. Good location for city, Interislander ferry and bus/train station. "
United Kingdom
Lucinda
The price is HK$761
HK$878 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Bolton Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (728 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and stay"
United States
Anastassiya
The price is HK$1,014
HK$1,166 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Sofitel Wellington
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

The Marion Hostel

The Marion Hostel
2.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.3 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73 reviews)
"Lovely space with a cute and clean look. Would certainly stay again! "
Canada
Aidan
The price is HK$497
HK$574 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Marion Hostel
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DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location, spotless room. "
United States
Anand
The price is HK$726
HK$835 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Indoor pool, open 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Nice quiet room, super friendly staff "
Australia
Michelle
The price is HK$1,260
HK$1,450 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Balcony

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.5 km from Carter Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (724 reviews)
"Central location and easy to get to attractions. "
Australia
Emily
The price is HK$591
HK$679 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street
Front of property

Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington
4.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.6 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,065 reviews)
"Excellent location, brilliant facilities very clean "
United Kingdom
Lesley
The price is HK$531
HK$610 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Adina CityLife Wellington
Hallway

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,435 reviews)
"Position of hotel to Wellington attractions was the biggest plus"
Australia
Steve
The price is HK$633
HK$732 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (133 reviews)
"Great apartment and location. 2 great size bedrooms, full kitchen and small lounge/dining area. Very safe.."
Australia
MGI Senior
The price is HK$500
HK$576 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Lobby

Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington
4.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 1.7 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (362 reviews)
"Great rooms, staff and location"
Australia
Brad
The price is HK$961
HK$1,125 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Ohtel Wellington
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
4.0 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 1.2 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (418 reviews)
"Clean room and very friendly staff"
Australia
Elaine
The price is HK$1,015
HK$1,169 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Buffet

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 0.5 km from Carter Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,666 reviews)
"Brilliant central location with parking."
Australia
Emma
The price is HK$517
HK$597 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Quest on Thorndon

Quest on Thorndon
4.0 star property
Pipitea, 1.4 km from Carter Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (556 reviews)
"Very nice property and handy to the ferry"
Australia
Phillip
The price is HK$563
HK$655 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Quest on Thorndon
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Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
4.5 star property
Newtown, 2.8 km from Carter Observatory
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (293 reviews)
"Clean room with lot of accessories and amenities. The hotel staff was very helpful."
United States
Ruturaj
The price is HK$593
HK$682 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington

Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
5.0 star property
Te Aro, 1 km from Carter Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (541 reviews)
"Neatly cleaned room and friendly staff on every contact. The breakfast was very good and also offered a good variety of very different foods. It was my second stay here and I would visit again in the future."
Germany
Tarek
The price is HK$803
HK$924 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Mövenpick Hotel Wellington
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Top Carter Observatory Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Generally really good. The carpet in the restaurant around the buffet area should be replaced soon. Pretty grubby. Otherwise all good"
Phil 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Cable Car Museum featuring interior views

Cable Car Museum

This free museum tells the story of Wellington’s cable car since its beginnings at the turn of the 20th century.
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Photo by Nicole Smelson
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Botanic Gardens

4.5/5 (610 reviews)
A horticultural hot spot of color and sweet fragrances features native plants, rare trees and glowing insects.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Carter Observatory?
Carter Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 146 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Carter Observatory?
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Carter Observatory. Other good options within a short distance include Gilmer Apartment Hotel and Rydges Wellington.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Carter Observatory?
Expedia has 146 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Carter Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Carter Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Carter Observatory.
What can I see and do near Carter Observatory?
You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Wellington City and Sea, Te Papa and Cable Car Museum. Turnbull House, Parliament House and Te Aro Pa are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can watch performances at Michael Fowler Centre, St James Theatre and Embassy Theatre if you're interested in local theatre.