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Bay Plaza Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

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
(64 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Wellington

At Bay Plaza Hotel you'll be within steps of Wellington Central Business District and Oriental Parade. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Bay Plaza Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 3.5-property class Oriental Bay hotel, you'll find Interislander Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oriental Parade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waitangi Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 3 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Sisters Brew Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hummingbird - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Minibar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fratelli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Monsoon Poon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

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.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

  • 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 available for NZD 20.0 per night.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 3-device limit.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Bay Plaza Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bay Plaza Hotel?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Plaza Hotel on 31 Oct 2026 start from NZ$136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Yep, Bay Plaza Hotel has an uncovered self car park with in/out privileges for NZD 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Bay Plaza Hotel?

Yep, Bay Plaza Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include kayaking.

Does Bay Plaza Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bay Plaza Hotel?

No, Bay Plaza Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bay Plaza Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bay Plaza Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and lovely staff, recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to the museum
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, convenient location and good food. Hotel of choice when visiting Wellington.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. Cosy room with a great view of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, nice and welcoming, very convenient to waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Very comfortable stay. Easy parking and easy to get in and out of building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the view. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy access into town...walking distance. Parking available. Great service and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed many times at the Bay Plaza Wellington and I'm never disappointed. Excellent helpful staff, the rooms are at a high standard of cleaness and your privacy is guarantees. I would recommend this Hotel at a 5star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a short time in Wellington
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance to the city with excellent parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, even the city ones were great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great parking. Excellent room facilities, as good if not better than many hotels at twice the price. Staff, as always, outstanding. Catering absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026