The Best Hotel in Wellington and the Wairarapa, New Zealand

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Accommodations in Wellington range from no-frills backpacker hostels and motel units to sleek central hotels and classic bed-and-breakfasts in colonial-era villas.

As more people move into the city, apartments moonlighting as "serviced-apartment" hotels are also gaining steam. Rates are significantly more expensive than those of the average motel, but they're a good option if you're planning to stay a while. Most of these apartment-hotel hybrids have weekend or long-term specials.

Lodgings generally do not have air-conditioning, but the temperate weather in Wellington rarely warrants it.

The Claremont

$$ | 38 Regent St., Martinborough, 5711, New Zealand

In a quiet rural area just outside the village center, this motel complex has a variety of stylishly modern units to suit a range of budgets. All have decks; apartments have whirlpool baths as well. The studios and one- or two-bedroom apartments are in a garden environment and have ample parking.

Pros

  • Quiet location
  • Good modern lodgings
  • Spacious rooms of different sizes, with kitchenettes

Cons

  • No swimming pool or activities
  • You need to go into town for a restaurant
  • Some rooms affected by guest noise
38 Regent St., Martinborough, 5711, New Zealand
06-306–9162
Hotel Details
23 rooms
No Meals

Quick Facts

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