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Cnr Bolton And Mowbray Streets, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand
#12 of 65 hotels in Wellington
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 2258 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.6
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Free Wifi
8.7
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Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Kaitai
Cook Islands2 Reviews10“A+ stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were extremely helpful, and the services were top notch. Our family made use of the late night gym pool sauna and spa times, and the kitchen facilities in our room. The room was comfortable. And warm, and we will definately be back here next time we are in Wellington
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: September 1, 2025
Paula
New Zealand12 Reviews9.0“Excellent service, rooms and definitly value accomadation with class”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
Great all rounf accomadation , Staff were great , meals were good, Room was very good value.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Mckenzie
New Zealand4 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
no soap in shower
spacious room. good value
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Jmjkensing
New Zealand61 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
So convenient to city. Great beds.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Paul
Australia6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
Room size and comfort, excellent Sunday roast dinner, exceptional front desk staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Stephen
New Zealand17 Reviews10“An absolute gem in Wellington City”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
All excellent
Best appointed and best located hotel in Wellington central city. Staff very welcoming and room very comfortable. Health centre on Level 3 (Swimming Pool) is a real bonus.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Sharon
New Zealand23 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very pleasant, staff outstanding, but not sure what the fuss is about.”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Hotel is a little tired/dated, the restaurant was a bit cold, and our dinner was disappointing (the steak had gristle and the 'seasonal greens' was just kale which was already included in the main).
Clean, spacious, comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Natalie
New Zealand20 Reviews9.0“Lovely stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely stay. Staff were very helpful. Room was very spacious. Great value for money. Pool was great. Will definately be back.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Shirley
New Zealand72 Reviews9.0“Perfect let’s cation and spacious apartment”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
View into a block of apartments so unable to pull up the blinds. Table mats were dirty
Location, space in the room, having a kitchen
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Lyn
New Zealand29 Reviews2 helpful votes10“A great Wellington stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location Great staff
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Paul
New Zealand13 Reviews9.0“Very relaxing and peaceful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The view was amazing. Having the car lift was great. Very quiet which was perfect
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Debbie
New Zealand9 Reviews10“Superb stay and I will stay at the Bolton Hotel every chance I get.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Suite with Two Bathrooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
Two bedroom apartment was a great size. Dining in the hotel on Sunday was so delicious. Great wine. Location handy to everything - Lambton Quay and Parliament.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Michael
Germany4 Reviews9.0“Great hotel to stay in Wellington”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It has been all good
Great location - easy to get into town - parking space on the street - friendly staff members
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Maryanne
New Zealand8 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Amazing stay. Thank you”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing we found was being a level 9, it may have been the wind were not sure but throughout the night there was a noise that did wake us up from time to time. Maybe a rattle, we couldn't figure it out. Definitely coming from up above and on the outside of the building.
Breakfast was fantastic. Had everything we needed before a day of shopping. Room was a great size and everything was clean. Staff checked us in promptly too. Having check out at 11am ensure we didnt have to rush.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 10, 2025
Lenny
New Zealand14 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Excellent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bad bad view
Comfortable room Great bathroom Friendly staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Jared
Australia24 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great staff room was a good size nice views
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Susan
New Zealand33 Reviews10“Great Welly weekend”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Suite with Two Bathrooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean and spacious room. Suitable for our adult family of 3 with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms together with a lounge and kitchen area. Kitchen well equipped with dish drawer and full-sized refrigerator. Spacious main bathroom with separate shower and bath. Room service dinner was tasty, and breakfast was great in the restaurant. Close to the Gardens and Zealandia, at the Parliament end of town. Loved our stay and would stay again.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Sarah
New Zealand15 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Size of room
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Katherine
New Zealand69 Reviews9.0“Great comfortable stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Premier Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean and comfortable, friendly staff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 16, 2025
Hunter
New Zealand1 review10“Brilliant”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent staff
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 11, 2025
Liz
New Zealand2 Reviews10“Loved it!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Weve stayed about 4 times at Bolton. I’ve always found it a helpful, clean lovely place to stay in the heart of Wellington.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Rhea
United States15 Reviews8.0“Great Location, Spacious Rooms, and a Relaxing (but Imperfect) Spa Experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our stay was enjoyable overall. The room was spacious, and the kitchenette proved very useful for preparing our own meals. Our only suggestion for improvement would be to address the bathroom drainage system, as it was leaking out the door. The spa facilities offered a mixed experience. We were lucky enough to have the spa all to ourselves, which was a bonus. While the pool was quite small for swimming laps, we appreciated having it available. The jacuzzi was great, though you do need to continually press the button for the jets to run every 15 minutes. The sauna was a welcome addition, but it was a bit inconvenient as you had to leave the door ajar to avoid getting locked in. A significant area for improvement is the maintenance of the spa area itself. We found used towels strewn all over the place, suggesting a need for more frequent checks and better stocking of fresh towels. Despite the minor issues with the bathroom drainage and spa area upkeep, the fantastic location and comfortable room made for a pleasant stay.
This hotel boasts an excellent central location, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the city. We found it an easy walk to Queens Wharf and Lambton Quay, providing quick access to the cable car terminal.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 3, 2025
Lenny
New Zealand14 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Excellent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Premier One-Bedroom Twin Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
Issues with slow WiFi Carpet bubbled in places (tripping hazard) Room a little tired Aircon did not respond to changes in temperature on control panel
Excellent location Good view Spacious room Comfortable beds Hot shower Great toiletries
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 1, 2025
Victoria
New Zealand6 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
Being expected to pay a surcharge for use of a credit card for accommodation. I don't expect to have to pay cash or by a debit card for payments of several hundred dollars. Bank charges are a cost of doing business and should not be passed onto the customer for accommodation and amounts of several hundred dollars. Customers when travelling should have the option of paying by credit card without penalty. It is a factor that can influence my decision as to whether I stay at the hotel in future.
Small hotel, good location for attending Parliament building or places the northern end of the city.
Stayed in June 2025
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