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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A modern living room with a coffee machine, a sofa, a side table, and a bookshelf.

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

1. Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from The Opera House

Shelley

Rp1.437.902

Rp1.653.587 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

2. The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 0.3 km from The Opera House

Kelly

Rp1.454.414

Rp1.672.576 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

3. The Cobbler Hotel

Te Aro, < 0.1 km from The Opera House

Tamara

Rp1.560.760

Rp1.794.874 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

Te Aro, 0.3 km from The Opera House

Morgan

Rp1.453.602

Rp1.671.642 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

5. Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.4 km from The Opera House

Murray

Rp2.300.860

Rp2.645.989 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, a mirror, and a view of a landscape through a glass partition.

6. Ohtel Wellington

Oriental Bay, 0.7 km from The Opera House

Julian

Rp1.916.481

Rp2.203.953 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Newtown, 1.8 km from The Opera House

Jennifer

Rp1.502.326

Rp1.727.675 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

8. The Marion Hostel

Te Aro, 0.3 km from The Opera House

Florian

Rp1.046.666

Rp1.203.666 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

A reception area with two cylindrical counters, a checkered floor, and a modern chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Te Aro, 0.3 km from The Opera House

Gayle

Rp1.551.050

Rp1.783.708 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a geometric-patterned wall.

A breakfast table with a plate of food, cutlery, and a coffee pot.

A restaurant with a long dining table set with wine glasses, candles, and menus.

A modern living room with a sofa set, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

10. Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.4 km from The Opera House

Laura

Rp1.795.537

Rp2.064.909 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A marina with several sailboats docked, a waterfront promenade with colorful buildings, and a hill with residential structures in the background.

A modern living room with a view of the sea, featuring a sofa set, a coffee table, and a side table with decorative items.

A room with a large bay window, a dining table with four chairs, and a patterned rug.

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from The Opera House

Natasha

Rp2.661.779

Rp3.061.046 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a marble floor, chandeliers, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a pedestrian area, and a street view with traffic lights.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window.

A buffet setup with various food items and a marble countertop.

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from The Opera House

Mega

Rp1.685.583

Rp1.938.420 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa and armchair, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a stove.

13. Liberty Apartment Hotel

Te Aro, 0.2 km from The Opera House

Kurt

Rp1.145.016

Rp1.316.768 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

A balcony with a tiled floor, a glass door, and a view of city buildings.

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from The Opera House

Mohammad

Rp1.533.906

Rp1.763.992 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a bowl of fruit.

15. Quest on Thorndon

Pipitea, 1.8 km from The Opera House

Glen

Rp1.524.884

Rp1.753.617 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A view from a balcony overlooking a historic church with a large rose window and a statue on top.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with a glass door.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

A reception area with a counter, purple seating, giraffe artwork, and large windows.

16. Boulcott Suites

Te Aro, 0.4 km from The Opera House

Waimarie

Rp2.192.584

Rp2.521.472 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A buffet area with various food stations, including a salad bar and a hot food section.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, adorned with white tablecloths and pink sashes.

A hotel room with large windows, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered chairs, a small table, and a carpeted floor.

A hotel reception area with wooden paneling, artwork on the walls, and a counter with a glass partition.

17. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 0.9 km from The Opera House

Rp1.248.699

Rp1.435.994 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

A compact room with a dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

A building with a sign indicating trading hours, a security camera, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

18. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Hataitai, 2.5 km from The Opera House

Jennifer

Rp1.577.199

Rp1.813.779 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a glass table, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a television on a stand, and a door leading to another room.

19. Southgate Motor Inn

Newtown, 2 km from The Opera House

Stephen

Rp1.490.574

Rp1.714.186 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern hotel corridor with wooden paneling and a carpeted floor.

A corridor with a carpeted floor and wooden and dark-colored walls.

A hallway with an exit sign, an elevator, and potted plants.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets, leading to a bedroom with a bed and a bathroom with a toilet and sink.

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 0.8 km from The Opera House

Mario

Rp1.432.466

Rp1.647.361 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Opera House

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest 256 Lambton	9.8 Exceptional 782 reviews	View
The Intrepid Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 242 reviews	View
The Cobbler Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee	9.4 Exceptional 284 reviews	View
Sofitel Wellington	9.4 Exceptional 777 reviews	View

Top The Opera House Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

8/10 Good

"Place having much needed renovations, room was a great size and the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in for a long time. Will be back once all spruced up."

Adina CityLife Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed there multiple time me, bidlg 2 bedroom apartment for 5 people, very spacious, very clean, excellent team, right in the middle of the city, best price for the biggest apartment. Will come back"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

Quest 256 Lambton

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and clean and modern room"

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

8/10 Good

"It is a great location & good value for money but the rooms are looking pretty tired."

Naumi Studio Wellington

8/10 Good

"While the room was small, it was a good price point and totally suitable for a short stay as a solo traveller! Clean and decently maintained, with really helpful front-desk staff"

Rydges Wellington

8/10 Good

"This is an ok hotel. But don't advertise parking then say no we don't have any and we cldnt accommodate a ute anyway. We booked here as they advertised parking. Also fix the power sockets so they don't hang out of the wall and most modern hotels have USB plugs. This hotel doesn't."

Liberty Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean the housekeeping and maintenance staff do a awesome job,the room was spacious and nicely set up,I liked there was a washing machine dryer. Overall very happy with our stay."

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel excellent area and handy to local sites."

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8.6/10 (3,907 reviews)

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A vibrant street with colorful buildings, a playground, and a small water feature.

Bucket Fountain

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A modern building with a curved glass facade, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Michael Fowler Centre

8.6/10 (85 reviews)

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A large, historic building with classical architecture, a modern glass structure, and a flagpole with multiple flags.

Wellington Town Hall

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Catch an event at Wellington Town Hall during your trip to Wellington. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

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Te Aro Pa

You can find out about the history of Wellington with a stop at Te Aro Pa. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

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Wesley Wellington Methodist Parish

Find out about the history of Wellington when you take a trip to Wesley Wellington Methodist Parish. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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New Zealand Film Archive

You can study the exhibits at New Zealand Film Archive, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Wellington. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this walkable area.

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St James Theatre

7.8/10 (6 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Opera House?

The Opera House is located in a welcoming area of Wellington known for its top museums and popular theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 191 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Opera House?

Adjacent to The Opera House, Oaks Wellington Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices within a short distance include James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor and Gilmer Apartment Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to The Opera House?

Expedia has 191 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Opera House.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Opera House, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to The Opera House.

What can I see and do near The Opera House?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Te Papa, Museum of Wellington City and Sea or Carter Observatory. Sights like Te Aro Pa, Parliament House and Old St Paul's are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at St James Theatre, Michael Fowler Centre and Circa Theatre.

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Our top choices for The Opera House hotels

1. Quest 256 Lambton

2. The Intrepid Hotel

3. The Cobbler Hotel

4. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

5. Sofitel Wellington

6. Ohtel Wellington

7. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

8. The Marion Hostel

9. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

10. Bolton Hotel

11. InterContinental Wellington by IHG

12. DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

13. Liberty Apartment Hotel

14. Adina CityLife Wellington

15. Quest on Thorndon

16. Boulcott Suites

17. James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

18. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

19. Southgate Motor Inn

20. Gilmer Apartment Hotel

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Top The Opera House Hotel Reviews

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Adina CityLife Wellington

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Quest 256 Lambton

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

Rydges Wellington

Liberty Apartment Hotel

TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

Other attractions near The Opera House

Cuba Street Mall

Bucket Fountain

Michael Fowler Centre

Wellington Town Hall

Te Aro Pa

Wesley Wellington Methodist Parish

New Zealand Film Archive

St James Theatre

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