Hotel, 5-star2 - 8 Maginnity Street, Wellington, New ZealandShow on map
Guests rate it highest for location, service and cleanliness.
8.8797ReviewsLuxurious Boutique Experience
Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Wellington, Wellesley Boutique Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions such as Westpac Stadium and Queen's Wharf Event Centre.
Convenience at Your Fingertips: Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, secure parking, and proximity to Wellington Airport and David Jones department store, all within reach.
Elegant Accommodations: Retreat to spacious guest rooms adorned with Georgian-style furnishings for a touch of sophistication.
8.8
Rated 8.8 out of 10 by 797 guests who stayed here.
Location
No staff presence- given the price, would have thought that should be done
Homely. Echoes of an era gone by. Beautifully preserved.
Perhaps a small light in the team and coffee area would be helpful. Room 403.
We didn’t have breakfast.
The layout of the bathroom. The towel rack should be within reach of the shower.
Historic building with very cool aesthetic. There was a Freemasons meeting going on while I was there which added to the whole vibe. Staff was nice. Attached to a good sandwich shop.
Bit of mould in the bathroom but…
This was such a cool place to stay! Very unique. Bed was super comfortable, clean, and the bathroom was huge!
The elevator was old school and a bit clunky but part of the charm
Location is perfect. I was attending a conference at the National Library. The Wellesley is central which makes it close to everything.
Getting on and off the elevator when you’ve got lots of bags and travelling solo can…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
2 - 8 Maginnity Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 — superb.
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 05:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card or Debit card. Please note that this property requires a credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. Please note the cafe/bar is open from 7:00am until 8:00pm Monday until Friday.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
2 - 8 Maginnity Street, Wellington.
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.