Bay Plaza Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (2732 reviews)
40 Oriental Parade , Wellington , nz

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old room decor
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
Multiple mentions of dirty windows, bathrooms and an overall tired look affected the cleanliness sentiment.
Service
8.16
Friendly and helpful staff noted; service met expectations.
Location
9.2
Highly praised for its ideal location, close to attractions and transport.
Room Quality
6.15
Rooms were noted as old and in need of refurbishment; some rooms were comfortable.
Amenities
7.68
Amenities available were standard for the hotel, with room for improvement in some areas.
Value for Money
7.64
Value perceived as good despite some issues with the room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.19
Breakfast was mentioned positively; overall food and beverage standard acceptable.
Overall Experience
7.86
Guests had varied experiences but generally deemed it satisfactory.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 18:20

Property Description

Stylish Rooms with Stunning Views
Bay Plaza Hotel in Wellington offers stylish guest rooms with modern amenities and stunning views of the harbour, city, or Mount Victoria. Enjoy the convenience of satellite TV, Freeview, and a tea/coffee maker in every room.

Delicious Dining and Cocktail Bar
Indulge in modern New Zealand cuisine with a view at the brasserie-style restaurant overlooking Wellington Harbour. Unwind at the cocktail bar offering a selection of fine wines.

Convenient Services and Central Location
Benefit from same-day laundry, dry cleaning, and 24-hour room service at Bay Plaza Hotel. Located in the city centre, explore nearby attractions like Te Papa Museum and easily access public transport links for further adventures.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Bay Plaza Hotel? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card or contactless transaction.

Please note that the card and photo ID presented at time of booking, must match the name of the guest stated on the booking confirmation, when checking in.

A damage deposit of NZD 200 may be required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: WLG

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 2732 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 6.15
Amenities: 7.68
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 8.19
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Rebecca • family_with_children • nz
7
Good location and comfortable room.
Pros:

Beds were comfortable and location was good.

Cons:

It was quite noisy both from outside noise and the adjoining room.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • nz
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom a bit old

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • solo_traveller • nz
9
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Matt • solo_traveller • nz
8
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Nicky • solo_traveller • nz
9
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Debbie • solo_traveller • nz
9
great spot central safe
Pros:

close to required venue

Cons:

all was ok

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Gayle • couple • nz
8
I stay here every time I stay in Wellington as it is a great location. The big draw card is the parking available
Pros:

Handy location and love the parking

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • couple • nz
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Loved the location, friendly staff and we were upgraded to a king room free of charge

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Doug • solo_traveller • nz
8
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Pluto • couple • nz
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • nz
9
We like it there. Very close to places we like, New World, Napoli and the Cambridge pub. Cheers.
Pros:

It was very windy day and the wind made quite a bit of noise at night in our upper room. Realise you can't do much about that but just saying what we noticed.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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walton • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

The location was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpdful. I had a great view of the city up where I stayed. I tis also in a quiet space. Overall I think the hotel is greart.

Cons:

TV didn't work, made too complicated to connect. The furniture it bit old needs some work done and the old flashing toilet. Pillows too high at leaset have one pillow to accomodate everyone please.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Thitisak • couple • nz
3
Pros:

Location and staff were great

Cons:

Room had a bath but the bath looks filthy. Bathroom and the room itself looked extremely run down for the price we paid.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Anatia • solo_traveller • nz
10
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Arkadii • couple • nz
9
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Moira • couple • nz
8
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Anonym • family_with_children • se
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee