Consider a stay at Bay Plaza Hotel and take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar and a 24-hour business centre. The on-site restaurant, Bay Plaza Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Oriental Bay, a neighbourhood in Wellington, Bay Plaza Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Interislander Ferry Terminal and Clyde Quay Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Carter Observatory and Wellington Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Wellington travel guide
40 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6141
What's nearby
Wellington Central Business District
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Oriental Parade
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Courtenay Place
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Te Papa
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Cuba Street Mall
10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Wellington Station
3 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Embassy Theatre
3 min walk
Minibar
4 min walk
Raglan Roast Coffee
4 min walk
Sweet Mother's Kitchen
3 min walk
Ohtel
1 min walk
About this property
Bay Plaza Hotel
Hotel near Interislander Ferry Terminal
Take advantage of laundry facilities, a bar and a 24-hour business centre at Bay Plaza Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Bay Plaza Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and happy hour. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
Concierge services, a lift and tour/ticket information
A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and a reception hall
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 76 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as safes.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch TVs with digital channels
Fridges, electric kettles and housekeeping
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in the EarthCheck and Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – programmes that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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)
Limited on-site self parking
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
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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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20 per night
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 2 per cent
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
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
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
Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Wellington
Wellington Bay Plaza
The Bay Plaza Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel
Bay Plaza Hotel Wellington
Bay Plaza Hotel Hotel Wellington
Frequently asked questions
Is Bay Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bay Plaza Hotel?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bay Plaza Hotel on 29 Mar 2026 start from AU$109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bay Plaza Hotel?
Self-parking is available for NZD 20.00 per night.
What time is check-in at Bay Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Bay Plaza Hotel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Bay Plaza Hotel located?
Located in Oriental Bay, this hotel is steps away from Wellington Central Business District, Oriental Parade and Downstage Theatre. Embassy Theatre and Waitangi Park are just steps away. Wellington Station is 23 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Bay Plaza Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 1006 reviews
10 - Excellent
307
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1006 reviews
8 - Good
417
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1006 reviews
6 - Okay
212
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1006 reviews
4 - Poor
52
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews
2 - Terrible
18
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Maria
18 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was fantastic, staff friendly, clean and comfy rooms.
This was a nice, comfortable hotel and the breakfast and dinner were both good. They also have parking in the back of the hotel and it's pretty accessible to the hotel itself. Thank you to the staff for a nice stay!
Excellent location by the sea, space for kids to run around on grass in front of room, park nearby, spacious room, spa bath, great value for affordable price.
The room was quite small, but perfect for a single person, and the rate was excellent. The desk and restaurant staff were all friendly and professional. I was able to walk to Te Papa and Circa Theatre which was the purpose of my stay and Bay Plaza was the ideal location at a good price.
Wellington is windy and often wet. Pack rain gear so you can get around to see everything. Good urban public transportation. Walkable too.
Kent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Parrish
3 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is old and needs refurbishment, no aircon, it would be very hot in summer, bathroom very small, but loved the shower, my view was amazing, car parking was excellent, staff were very accomodating and willing to help, location is great, close to eateries, New World supermarket, and a short walk to oriental bay beach, and close to Te Papa and Conference centre, I would stay again because of room rate and location.