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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent building with a flat roof and multiple windows.
A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.
A reception area with a black counter, patterned floor tiles, and two potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a view of the city through large windows, and a ceiling with patterned light fixtures.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6141
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small desk with a chair, and a potted plant.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Bay Plaza Hotel offers 76 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bay Plaza Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Wellington Central Business District. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Hnry Stadium and 6 minutes from Interislander Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Bay Plaza Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Wellington hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Bay Plaza Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 10.50 to 32 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bay Plaza Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 10.5 to 32 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: NZD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Wellington
Wellington Bay Plaza
The Bay Plaza Hotel
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Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel Wellington

Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great location and value accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, check in was flawless and such a handy location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walkable location, plenty of parking, clean, tidy. A good value central option.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, especially the view from our room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not fancy but good value for money and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Yu Fen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was fantastic, staff friendly, clean and comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff in restaurant very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was good value
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and friendly, room was roomy and clean bathrooms clean but tired, but served our needs
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room had great views over the harbour. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Great to have self parking (for a fee) at the rear of the hotel. Good breakfast options at the in house restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had great stay. Thank you. Staff were excellent Location is great for us as well. See you again in November
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, beautiful view, super nice front desk staff. Our room was hot and very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were lovely and helpful. Good location, close to supermarket and an easy walk into the city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Surprisingly quiet . Very efficient checkin and out. Carpark a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lucia

Handy for theater,museum & restaurants in walking distance .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean but dated room, amazing views of downtown Wellington and the harbour. Super close to plenty of pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Darwyyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice, comfortable hotel and the breakfast and dinner were both good. They also have parking in the back of the hotel and it's pretty accessible to the hotel itself. Thank you to the staff for a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dinner, food was excellent and the bar service was very good. It would have been great if the restaurant windows had been cleaned for better viewing. The hotel is looking tired compared to some of the hotels I stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff from reception to room attendants were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

TONY

Windows were filthy very old place that needs a revamp in the rooms the dinner was good in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026