Bay Plaza Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (2762 reviews)
40 Oriental Parade , Wellington , NZ

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 2762 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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Ronald • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Deb • solo_traveller • nz
1
Won’t book there again.
Cons:

I booked this room many months in advance for my daughter and I to go to WOW. We had stayed here two years ago and were happy with it for the price. We had a late check in and when we saw the room were very disappointed. The room was very small and was right beside the parking lot. We didn’t even feel safe the way the windows were on ground level. Although they did find us a bit better room at another hotel. We were charged the same price our room should have been less, looking at the usual rate. There was a lot of construction around the hotel as well. The room was good and a better location which was good but we had to get another transport to the new location. There was again, a view of a parkade. We made the most of our time but I feel that because we had a late check in and it was a busy week because of WOW, we were given a less
than ideal room. I will not book this hotel again.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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FARZIN • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Bteakfast and Location was good

Cons:

Room Facilities very basic

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Annelise • solo_traveller • nz
6
Pros:

pillows and bed comfortable

Cons:

No air con. Was noisy and could hear people talking and tvs going in rooms next to me. Toilet plumbing kept making funny glushing sounds every now and then. The cooked breakfast was pretty plain.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sasha • couple • au
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Maima Logo • solo_traveller • tv
10
Pros:

Beds very clean

Cons:

No Glass cup ,only Wine Glass, No milk in the fridge no dish soap for washing cups, bathroom tile must be scrub

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Stéphane • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Emplacement central, top

Cons:

Isolation phonique, avec les voisins et l'extérieur (pompiers en dessous et voitures circulantes)

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Br0vietUnion • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Frank • extended_group • de
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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byres • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Cost location

Cons:

Nothig

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Marise • solo_traveller • nz
3
Don’t bother
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dated- the breakfast set up was weird -cold coffee.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • nz
6
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • nz
10
Great room and view.
Pros:

Geat location, friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
B
Bob • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Everything was as expected, very friendly and helpful staff

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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chris • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Close to town

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jean Yve • couple • pf
8
sejour tres agréable et parfait
Pros:

Tout est parfait. Les femmes de chambre sont très très avenantes et très serviables.

Cons:

le bruit du vent dans les fenêtres le soir quand on dort

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo_traveller • nz
5
Shower pressure was excellent and staff were great. Wifi didn’t work well which was frustrating.
Pros:

The shower temperature and pressure were excellent. The size of the room was big and spacious. The staff were all very friendly

Cons:

The wifi didn’t work 90% of my stay which was very frustrating.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • solo_traveller • nz
8
Very happy with my choice to stay at the Bay Plaza
Pros:

Comfortable, very good location, good sized room, helpful staff, quiet despite being a Saturday night. Excellent value for money.

Cons:

It was an older style room but that didn’t matter.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Lii • solo_traveller • to
10
great location
Pros:

Clean and close location to where I had my meeting

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • nz
8
worked well
Pros:

Easy access to venues, in Wellington from Christchurch to attend the opera at St James Theatre so handy and handy to restaurants and swimming pool.

Cons:

Twin room so felt beds a bit close together so moved them a bit but OK for price, be good to have the option of two double beds

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee