Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness
Room Quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.6
Numerous mentions of dirty rooms and unclean facilities.
Service
7.57
Some positive mentions about location and amenities, though service quality was noted as lacking.
Location
8.6
The centrality of the location within the city was appreciated.
Room Quality
5.56
Mixed reviews on room quality with issues such as noise, small size, and not clean bedding.
Amenities
6.59
Some amenities were appreciated, but several complaints noted cleanliness issues.
Value for Money
6.55
Some good value for location, but overall value hindered by cleanliness and condition.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Good reviews on proximity to breakfast options but lacking in amenities related to food on site.
Overall Experience
6.87
Overall mixed reviews; positives in location countered by several issues on cleanliness and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:18

Property Description

Breathtaking Sea Views

Convenient Facilities
Featuring a lift and a sun terrace, Wellington Hotel ensures a comfortable stay for guests. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi and the option for private parking.

Well-Equipped Accommodation
Each unit at the aparthotel is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, a kettle, and a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms even offer a fully equipped kitchen for added convenience.

Ready to enjoy a relaxing stay with sea views and superb amenities? Book your stay at Wellington Hotel now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 1283 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.6
Service: 7.57
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 5.56
Amenities: 6.59
Value for Money: 6.55
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 6.87
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EMMA family_with_children nz
4
Was spacious for our group size , but Would not stay here again .
Pros:

Location. Amazing views

Cons:

Cleanliness- our 3 yr old Grandson found a bottle of beer under the settee with other items .
Water went off completely overnight

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
N
Ngaire extended_group nz
6
Great for the price
Pros:

Central to shopping and Kai

Cons:

Could do with a makeover looking a bit tired

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
S
Susan extended_group au
3
Pros:

There was good internet access.
The double mattress in the glass room was okay for comfort.

Cons:

Hardly any work surface in the kitchen. Lack of cooking equipment. Curtains in living room and front bedroom falling off rails and curtains in the glass room didn't give enough privacy. The pillows were very uncomfortable and the blanket (instead of the duvet) had a hole in it.
On arrival, tired after a flight, I had no internet access so couldn't get the lock box code. The person at the end of the phone gave us the code for the wrong room. My daughter managed to use hotspot to get internet to my phone and find the key code. I had not realised I needed to log into Booking.com for this.
The glass bowl room was hot and very stuffy and I think it was this that made me feel quite ill. I was fine when out of the building during the day but dizzy and nauseous when in our bedroom.
Single beds had very uncomfortable mattresses although only one bed was used. One mattress felt very squidgy but was used because the other mattress was very thin and felt on the bedframe.
The double mattress in the glass room was okay for comfort.
The settees were very delapidated. A screw was protruding out on one of the dining chairs.
There was a cover missing on the toilet seat fixing.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
K
Kym extended_group nz
4
Troubled Stay
Pros:

Location was excellent. Right next to Cuba St and the heart of the city.

Cons:

We arrived to find the parking we had prebooked was on the top floor of a Wilson car park, which had significantly low restrictions on car height. It meant we couldn't get up to our parking, something we could have remedied if we were pre-notified about it. The manager was very reluctant to give any discount as an apology for the stress we had in A. Finding the parking for the hotel, and B. Accessing the car parking space. Communication always helps!!
Also our room was a box without windows. It felt like a prison.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
J
jayden solo_traveller nz
5
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Liz Short family_with_children nz
2
Could have been better being located in CBD
Pros:

Carpet smelt portable aircon was noisey room was always stuffy and dark microwave did not work throughout our 6 nights stay messaged recption no reaponse

Cons:

See above

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
J
Judy solo_traveller nz
7
Pros:

Room and bed were comfortable, shower could have been cleaner.

Cons:

Mold present around the bottom of the shower walls

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
K
Kate family_with_children nz
1
Icky hotel, wouldn’t book here again
Pros:

The location is handy being right in the city, nice view from balcony.

Cons:

We arrived after hours. The instructions provided were incorrect and no one answered the after hours phone or office line. We eventually tried a different lock box and got the key. On arrival to the room we noticed the musty smell first and the sticky floors second! The ceiling was stained and leaky, hair on the towels and dirty linen. The curtains were hanging off the rail and the furniture all worn and broken. Shower had mould all around the top and the mirror was filthy.
We stayed that one evening and booked alternative accommodation as fast as possible. Checked out of our 4 day stay after 1 night.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
A
Angela extended_group au
1
Worst accommodation ever
Cons:

When we arrived at the Wellington Hotel on January 26, 2026, we were immediately met with strong and unpleasant odors throughout the reception area. The space appeared unhygienic and unclean, to the extent that one member of our group felt so uncomfortable they had to leave shortly after arrival.

The room we were allocated (Room 10C) was extremely dirty and unsanitary and did not resemble what was advertised on the hotel’s website. This constitutes misleading and false advertising regarding the facilities offered. One of the bathrooms had a broken toilet seat, making it unsafe and unusable. The shower rose was visibly filthy, and there were clear signs of moisture and mould staining on the ceiling. The carpet had not been vacuumed, and the hard flooring appeared not to have been cleaned for a very long time. Additionally, the exhaust fan was heavily blocked with dust and debris, worsening ventilation and contributing to moisture and mould issues. The room had a strong, unpleasant odor, and the air felt stale and unhealthy—similar to the reception area. Please see attached photos for evidence.

These conditions were completely unacceptable for paying guests. We strongly believe this establishment warrants a proper investigation regarding health, safety, and building code compliance, as the standards were well below what is reasonably expected.

After inspecting the room, we approached reception and spoke with a staff member named James. He stated he could “fix” the toilet seat but offered no other resolution apart from moving us to another room. He assured us that the alternative room (Room 10B) was “exactly the same as what we booked,” however it only contained two bedrooms instead of four. This room also suffered from the same hygiene issues and had an even stronger, more unpleasant odor.

At this point, we determined that the hotel was not a safe or healthy place to stay.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
J
James couple nz
3
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Staff member walking in on us before checkout time without knocking. Very alarming

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
B
Brandyn family_with_children nz
7
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
J
johanna couple nl
7
Cons:

The chair was very wobbly, 1 leg nearly broke off.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
N
Nadine solo_traveller nl
6
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
K
Kristy family_with_children nz
7
Pros:

Great Location, great having a car park

Cons:

Was a bit confusing on check in, how to find our way in and where to park, instructions sent out before we arrived could have been clearer.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
N
Nadine solo_traveller nl
6
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
K
Katrina family_with_children nz
5
It was okay, but I wouldn't stay there for more then two nights
Pros:

Location was perfect as it was where we needed to be for the new year celebration.

Cons:

The aircon in the room was blowing hot air which made the room unbearable to be in. Had to switch it off as it would only blow cool air for a few minutes. Room needs more then one fan in that room as there's no air flow

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
D
Dinesh Menezes extended_group nz
9
Family friendly apartment
Pros:

Location. Closer to almost everything. Clean space. Friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Thank you. See you again..

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
K
Khan family_with_children nz
1
Worse experience ever
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hidden cost like I had to pay them additional $100 for parking which was own by the hotel, also the room were given seperate for kids and paid extra when requested for a room together since the kids were below 10 years and no room service was provided for 4 days.bond was not send to account as promised for will be in account after 1 day but didn’t came till now

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
A
Anthony solo_traveller au
8
Nice and central.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hard to find as the sign is very small and I didn’t see street numbers. Google told me where to look.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
E
Emmy solo_traveller nz
7
2026-01-25 via Nuitee