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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Breakfast and dinner served
Standard Twin Room
Reception
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 22 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, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .Bay Plaza Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. 753 square feet (70 square metres) of event facilities include 2 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. 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
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Papa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Embassy Theatre - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minibar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Raglan Roast Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ortega Fish Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tasting Room - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 753 square feet (70 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly 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
  • 753 sq ft of conference space
  • 70 sq. m of conference space
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bay Plaza Hotel offers 76 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, 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

  • 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

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 753 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital 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, but service animals are welcome

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

Important information

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.

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
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Wellington Bay Plaza
The Bay Plaza Hotel
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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 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Plaza Hotel on 1 Jun 2026 start from NZ$140, 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, only service animals are allowed.

Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 204 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ideally sited hotel but showing signs of nearing the end of current modeling and in need of updating, staff were welcoming and room clean. Under utilised dining facility with food and beverages of good quality. Car parking on site easily acesable but a pity that reservations for parking cannot be made.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the CBD of Wellington, view of the city and sea. We had booked in to watch a play at the Bats Theatre and it was only 5 mins walk. Staff friendly at reception and in the Bar. Enjoyed the “Happy Hour” on site between 4-6 pm and bar snacks prior to going to the theatre. We would definitely recommend this accommodation to others as it has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gemma, Masterton

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

L. Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff nice…..room and bathroom old
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rodney

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

2/10 Terrible

adam

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location — that’s the only positive. No air con and the windows barely open, so the room was uncomfortable. The bed was extremely lumpy and honestly one of the worst we’ve slept on — my back is still paying for it. The room is very tired and badly needs updating. The shower constantly went from hot to cold, taps leaked, and the road/city noise was terrible. We barely slept. To top it off, at checkout no one even asked how our stay was. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sung Hoon (Jeff)

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

aaron

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit tired, clean enough but the vents in bathroom could be dusted. Liked the EV charging facility. Would choose room on other side, though the views would not be as good it would be quieter but that is to be expected in the city and I liked the location close to Courtney Pl. Staff helpful. Empty Coke bottle in beverage cupboard overlooked. Cooked breakfast what I would usually call big breakfast a bit small, excellent poached eggs. Would also choose room on second floor for proximity to vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room with excellent range of equipment (safe, ironinh facilities etc). Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty dated and run down but suitable as a room to sleep in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, but reasonably comfortable. Fan didn’t work and could hear people in next room snoring.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dirk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location in min city area lots of bus options and shops down the road
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025