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Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

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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
(25 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(39 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Bay Plaza Hotel

3.5-star hotel in Oriental Bay
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a business center, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Bay Plaza Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 753 square feet (70 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Bay Plaza Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 753 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

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
Bay Plaza Wellington
Wellington Bay Plaza
The Bay Plaza Hotel
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Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel Wellington

Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 213 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 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

Sally

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Bec

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very unhelpful at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrzej

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, small room and beds, no heating or cooling
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money for the location in central Wellington. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Having carparking on site was a drawcard. From there it was an easy walk to Takina Convention Centre, Te Papa and Courtney Place restaurants and cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only had a very short 4 hour overnight stay but it was comfortable and friendly offering a refund for a late change in travel plans cancelling one night accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my room on the 11th floor and LOVED my view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kerris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in walking distance of everything. Lovely location near water front too. Staff friendly at check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location… we parked the car and didn’t drive again until we left 3 days later.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025