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About the Hotel

2 - 8 Maginnity Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Rooms & Amenities

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel offers 13 air-conditioned rooms with neo-Georgian furnishings, king-size beds, and separate baths and showers. Rooms include refrigerators, LED TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Deluxe Rooms feature spacious lounges, while Executive Rooms have double basins and dining tables. Classic Rooms retain 1920s charm with high ceilings and clawfoot baths. All rooms have soundproofing and tea/coffee facilities.

Dining Options

Cornercopia Café serves daily-changing salads, hot dishes, and soups, with options for meat, vegetarian, and vegan diets. Earl's Sandwich & Coffee Bar offers global-inspired sandwiches, open weekdays from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The Grand Dining Room seats 120 and provides catering for events. Breakfast, lunch, and coffee with house-baked muffins are available daily.

Location & Attractions

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Wellington's Lambton Quarter, Westpac Stadium, and Queen's Wharf Event Centre. Nearby landmarks include the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (1 km), Old St Paul's (0.5 km), and the Beehive parliamentary building (0.5 km). The Wellington Botanic Garden is 1.5 km away.

Events & Meetings

The hotel's conference center includes a Sharp Interactive Whiteboard for presentations. Private meeting rooms seat 4-20 boardroom-style. The Grand Dining Room accommodates up to 200 for weddings, receptions, or corporate events. Catering and event coordination are available, with options for luxury guest rooms.

Services & Policies

Complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi, dry cleaning, and wedding services. The hotel is smoke-free, with a $500 cleaning fee for violations. Safety features include fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Check-out requires settling additional charges. The building is a Grade 1 Heritage site with neo-Georgian architecture.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Deluxe Double Room

Max:

2 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Executive Double Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Classic Single Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Wellington 1.3 km

Airports

Wellington (WLG) 7.5 km

Kapiti Coast (PPQ) 52.9 km

Train

Wellington Railway Station400 m

Train100 m

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

NZD 25 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

2 - 8 Maginnity Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Map view

2 - 8 Maginnity Street, Wellington, New Zealand

City landmarks

Museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

1.2 km

Botanical Garden

Wellington Botanic Garden

1.3 km

Museum

Wellington Museum

1.2 km

Landmark

Cuba Street

1.6 km

Stadium

TSB Bank Arena Wellington

1.2 km

Park

ZEALANDIA Sanctuary

2.3 km

Gallery

City Gallery Wellington

1.0 km

Church

Old St Paul's

680 m

Planetarium

Space Place at Carter Observatory

1.3 km

Square

Civic Square

720 m

Landmark

Antrim House

840 m

Landmark

Katherine Mansfield Birthplace

1.6 km

Landmark

Mount Victoria

2.1 km

Church

St Mary of the Angels

860 m

Landmark

Ascot Street

930 m

Park

Frank Kitts Park

800 m

Monument

National War Memorial

2.5 km

Stadium

Westpac Stadium

1.7 km

Event hall

Wellington Town Hall

870 m

Event hall

Michael Fowler Centre

900 m

Harbour

Wellington Waterfront

1.4 km

Nearby

Local Government Building 114 Lambton Quay

Old Government Buildings

350 m

Public Building

New Zealand Parliament

410 m

Cable Car

Cable Car Museum

450 m

Public Building

Beehive

490 m

27 Bowen Street

Turnbull House

410 m

Corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Street

Wellington Cenotaph

260 m

Gallery

New Zealand Portrait Gallery

300 m

Gallery

New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts Academy Galleries

370 m

Church

Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

570 m

Restaurants

Portlander Bar & Grill

160 m

75 Featherston Street Cnr of Whitmore & Featherston Streets

1815 Cafe and Bar

10 m

2-8 Maginnity Street Cbd

La Cloche Central

80 m

109 Featherston Street

Rahzoo Cafe

100 m

32 Waring Taylor Street

Dillinger's Brasserie & Bar

110 m

155 Lambton Quay Midland Park

Astoria

180 m

159 Lambton Quay Midland Park

Trade Kitchen

130 m

10 Customhouse Quay

Seize Cafe

250 m

117 Lambton Quay

Honey Badger Saloon

160 m

125 Featherston Street

Avida Bar

220 m

132 Featherston Street

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Arthur

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.6/10

The hotel offers a mix of spacious, warm rooms with simple but adequate facilities. The friendly and accommodating service stands out, although there are some service issues. Its great location near various attractions is a key highlight, enabling easy access to many points of interest. The dining options are convenient and reasonably priced, adding to the overall experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and warm, furnished in a charming old-time style.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and reasonably helpful, but there were some issues.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is fantastic, walking distance to plenty of attractions and services.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was convenient and nice, although a bit limited in options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, meeting basic needs for a comfortable stay.

Katie

United States, June 2023

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was absolutely lovely! The rooms were spotless, warm, and quiet, and I especially enjoyed being able to open the windows for some fresh air. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the well-stocked mini bar was a nice touch. The rate for my room was on the expensive side, but the overall experience was worth it.

Rooms

9.0

I found the rooms to be peaceful, warm, and quiet, and I loved the ability to open the windows. Everything was spotless, the shower was great, and the big towels were a nice touch. The fresh milk supplied in a bottle was a delightful detail.

Service

9.0

The staff went out of their way to be helpful and polite, making my stay even more enjoyable. One individual was extremely helpful in assisting me in finding a photo printer and a hairdresser I liked.

Location

10.0

The location of the hotel was perfect for my needs, and I will definitely stay here again to try a different room as each one is unique. It is conveniently situated for the waterfront and enjoying the restaurants along the waterfront.

Dining

8.0

I thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience at the hotel. The food was very good and real value for money. The fresh products added a nice touch to the meals.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were top-notch, with everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The amenities provided were excellent.

Martin

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.6/10

The hotel's unique heritage status resulted in non-traditional room layouts, yet our stay was perfect. The rooms were clean and comfortable, complete with tea and coffee facilities, including plunger coffee. The service was extremely helpful, going above and beyond to deliver my forgotten medications. The location was impressive, with a short walk to cafes, shops, and notable city attractions. Although parking fees were introduced in 2018, the overall charm and convenient access made up for it.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very clean and comfortable, with a unique layout due to the heritage status. A great touch was the inclusion of tea and coffee making facilities, which I appreciated, especially the plunger coffee.

Service

9.0

The staff made sure tired minds could unwind by playing music and offering a welcoming atmosphere. They even assisted me in getting my prescription meds to another location after I had left them behind.

Location

10.0

The location was great, with easy access to cafes, shops, and the city center. I particularly enjoyed the proximity to the harborside and notable attractions within a pleasant walking distance.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was convenient and nice, especially over the Christmas period. The Indian dishes were a pleasant surprise, adding variety to the menu.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were reflective of the faded gentility of the hotel, adding to its charm and character, though some areas may require updates.

George

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.0/10

The hotel offers comfy rooms and a good location, with unique heritage touches. The service was attentive and accommodating, with helpful staff. The location provides easy access to key areas and amenities, surrounded by inviting cafes and restaurants.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are not the usual square box, possibly due to its heritage status, offering a cozy stay.

Service

8.0

The dynamic young staff were polite, helpful, and even facilitated getting prescription meds to another location on our trip.

Location

9.0

The location is just in front of the office we needed to go to, with easy access to various services and attractions, making it perfect for our needs.

Dining

7.0

The available dining options were satisfactory, though some services were limited on certain days.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities met our needs adequately, although some areas might benefit from further attention.

Convenient location

Limited dining options on certain days