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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

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

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About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Te Papa
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 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.

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.

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 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 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 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

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
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; 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 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 303 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1004 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

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location ideal for our purposes. Friendly, helpful staff on front desk & restaurant. Enjoyed our dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was lovely the service was great and the view from our window was fantastic. Sadly a wee bit ruined by the lack of sound proofing one night ruined by music and talking to 4am and another by having to listen to a couple having loud sex.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Solo traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron, New Plymouth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to bars and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert and Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its close in to the city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to Wellington for The Food Show which is held at The Stadium the other end of town but this year wanted to stay in a different part of CBD. Bay Plaza Hotel was an easy walk from the Airport bus route and staff were welcoming and happy to store bags until room was ready. Room was spacious enough to be shared by 2 friends and the frequent buses made it easy to get around. Will happily stay again when visiting Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sporty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, found noise from the chimney type things might be heating system a bit noisy sleeping
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location for work trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the service and friendly staff. Although we had a room on the top floor, there was quite alot of noise through the night from roadworks below. Not much the hotel can do about that but was just something to note if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chikako, Queenstown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for us as close to everything, The staff were nice and the view was good. The only problem was the sounds of toilet flashing was really big, even from above our room was really big,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ONLY ONE PROBLEM: Ancient Heating! After I arrived and checked in, my room was very cold, and there seemed no heating. I rang the receptionist and she told me there was a panel on the floor under the windows with a screw that had to be turned to turn on the heater. I tried this, and waited over an hour, but nothing.Then i tried the screw again which was very stiff and finally it turned. After over an hour there was heat...and it was ok after that. Management should inform customers that this archaic form of heating is all they have. And it may be difficult to use. Maybe other rooms are better.....other than that, the room was lovely, wonderful views, clean bathroom, nice bed and pillows....and when i returned in the evening the room was very warm....so pretty good after all. Thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location, tired and dated decor and bar only open for a few hours (even on a Saturday) but good value for money and perfect for walking around the city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anwar

Business traveller, Travelled with group
A satisfactory stay. There was no air-conditioning but wall heater was there to keep the room warm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Excellent city view. Plenty of dining options nearby. Staff always friendly 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Great parking. Room was adequate but fittings old, and worn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on a budget Comfortable beds warm clean safe space close to city and all amenities....plus ➕️ ➕️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Temukisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good room to rest and retreat. Cheers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Bay Plaza July 2025

Excellent as always! Staff are terrific, as always. Enjoyed the new dinner menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025