Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Food and drink
Interior entrance
City view
Front of property
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6141
  • Courtenay Place
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cuba Street Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business centre and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bay Plaza Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Te Papa. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Te Papa and 6 minutes from Interislander Ferry Terminal
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 eco-certified 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Bay Plaza Restaurant – This bar serves breakfast and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 8 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 start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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 5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20 per night.

Payment types at the property

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 32 per person
  • Self-parking fee: NZD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and close to waterfront, restaurants etc. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron, New Plymouth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bay Plaza May 2025

Actually I don't want to give them 5 stars....6 is better! The fish in the restaurant was everything fish should be - large, firm delicious flakes with tasty potatoes and salsa. Good wine match and good price. And well done for remembering that my wife does not take ice in her drink! She herself often forgets to say!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very convenient for distance to the TSB arena where we were going. The hotel was easy to find, we don’t live in Wellington. Parking in the open car park out the back of the property was no problem. Staff were friendly, especially the lovely lady of Italian heritage who checked us in and later served us at the bar and dinner . Choices for dinner and breakfast were adequate. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
best breakfast mufins ever! and delivered to your room. parking was great, as was the location - close to Te Papa. Loved the view. Would have no hesitation in booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is clise to the end of the city, oriental parade & Te Papa. The place is a bit dated, the shower is very dated & the toilet made noises.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect location if you wish to visit Te Papa and Wellington waterfront. Plus Courtenay Place and access to restaurants and cafes is right on the door step. Not 5 star but convenience makes up for it. Will definitely be back again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catriona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, good value and comfortable. Especially liked that the windows opened so you could get fresh air. Nice views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting Wellington city – just a short walk into the CBD and short drive from the airport. Lots of dining options nearby and a supermarket across the road. Had a fantastic view from our top floor room and liked the openable windows for fresh air. Paid extra to use carpark out the back $20/night and was worth it (not really any street parking). The room was a generous size and a good bed. Amenities included tea & coffee, coffee cups, glasses/wine glasses, bar fridge and a kettle (note no utensils, plates, toaster or microwave). Wifi but doesn’t work for their TV (as was explained in their house manual). Staff were friendly and efficient. Has a restaurant on site. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location for Te Papa, waterfront and shopping. Staff were all pleasant. Big room. Downside is no air con and no fan in the bathroom. The windows open. Probably not normally a problem in Wellington but it was warm so the room was warm. A bonus for us: fresh milk whenever we asked for it. I would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist staff were so lovely and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bay Plaza Wellington April 2025

As always, excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was central to everything I went to. Plenty of parking for vehicles. It was CubaDupa weekend so I expected some noise but there were people (possibly outside) who were talking and laughing (nothing wrong with that except they went on until at least 3am.) Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and had all that I needed. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Great location. Good facilities. Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Starting to be dated but still tidy. Staff were amazing. Ideal city pad for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience of location perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Juleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As noted above
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Parking great and staff lovely. A bit old and rundown. No air con which made it a little uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendyn, Napier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. a bit of city noise during the night, double glazing maybe a good idea in the future
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Manami

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Misled by the photo

The first photo of a building misled me to believe that was the hotel building. However the room and location were good. I might use this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel is well situated, is dated and tired. Was clean and enjoyable tjough
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025