10/10 Excellent
Donna
6 Feb 2026
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Donna
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
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Located close to New Zealand Parliament Buildings and Lambton Quay, Sofitel Wellington provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Jardin Grill, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Gym
- Parking available
The current price is AU$226
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Room options
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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
17 reviews
(17 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
- City view
- 20 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
22 reviews
(22 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
- City view
- 28 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
- City view
- 28 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
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Superior Room, 2 Single Beds
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
- City view
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Single Beds
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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Club lounge access
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
- City view
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Club Access)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
- City view
- 32 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Accessible)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
- City view
- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
Located in Wellington CBD, a neighbourhood in Wellington, Sofitel Wellington is in a shopping district and near the beach. Carter Observatory and Te Papa are cultural highlights and Wellington Zoo is a popular local attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Sky Stadium. Visit our Wellington travel guide
11 Bolton Street, Wellington, 6011
What's nearby
Wellington Central Business District1 min walk - 0.1 km
Lambton Quay2 min walk - 0.2 km
New Zealand Parliament Buildings2 min walk - 0.2 km
Wellington Cable Car8 min walk - 0.7 km
TSB Bank Arena10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Wellington Station7 min walk
- Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)18 min drive
Restaurants
- Concorde Café3 min walk
- Bethel Woods3 min walk
- Angry Ramen2 min walk
- The Old Bailey3 min walk
- Sir Breadwins4 min walk
About this property
Sofitel Wellington
Luxury hotel near Lambton Quay
Located close to New Zealand Parliament Buildings and St Paul's Cathedral, Sofitel Wellington provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Jardin Grill, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
- Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
- Express check-out, a banquet hall and a computer station
- A porter/bellboy, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
- Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
- Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
- 48-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
- Daily housekeeping, desks and desk chairs
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Secured, covered valet parking on site (NZD 65 per night)
- Limited on-site valet parking
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 52 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- Jardin Grill
Things to do
- Gym
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Wedding services
Business services
- 4 meeting rooms
- Business centre
- Computer station
- Conference centre
Outdoors
- Garden
- Vegetable garden
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
- 1 building
- 13 floors
- Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
- At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Banquet hall
- Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
- Biodegradable drinking straws available
- Built in 2016
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local artist showcase
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Smoke-free property
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Dressing gowns
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 48-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Minibar
- Restaurant dining guides
More
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Cleaning products are eco-friendly
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Free daily newspapers
- Iron/ironing board
- LED lighting
- Phone
- Recycling
- Safe
- Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
- Restaurant
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
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80 per night.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 52 per person
- Valet parking fee: NZD 65 per night
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80 per night
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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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Frequently asked questions
Is Sofitel Wellington pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Wellington?
As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Wellington on 27 Mar 2026 start from AU$226, 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 Sofitel Wellington?
Valet parking is available for NZD 65 per night.
What time is check-in at Sofitel Wellington?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Sofitel Wellington?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Sofitel Wellington located?
Located in Wellington CBD, this luxury hotel is steps away from Lambton Quay and New Zealand Parliament Buildings. Botanic Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Sofitel Wellington Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 742 reviews
10 - Excellent
545
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 742 reviews
8 - Good
133
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 742 reviews
6 - Okay
38
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 742 reviews
4 - Poor
13
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 742 reviews
2 - Terrible
13
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
18 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great service
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Abigail
11 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service, and a great room.
Abigail
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Larry
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Larry
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
ATUL
10 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and superb property
ATUL
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pål
17 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, superb service and breakfast
Pål
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
25 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff and room was clean with all amenities required for a short stay.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
18 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay clean and very helpful staff
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelsie
28 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property, clean comfortable room, awesome staff. Would recommend!
Kelsie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Aratrika
20 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and service and very conveniently located. The only downside was the room was a bit smaller than expected but perfect if you are in the city for a short term. Really enjoyed the breakfast.
Aratrika
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joakim
28 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and lovely staff. Expensive but very good breakfast.
Joakim
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gang
5 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the Staffs are very friendly with excellent manners. Everyone shares a smile with the guest. I enjoyed staying at the hotel.
Gang
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
4 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dud t have breakfasts Staff very friendly helpful.
Lorraine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leigh
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and very friendly staff
Leigh
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sean
14 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room and staff were so accommodating. Highly recommend
Sean
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keith
18 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1) Staff always greeted guests and top notch response to questions always - this is a gem
2)Dailey infused water was great!
3) evening turndown
4) beautiful room and the whole hotel in general
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Keith
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
CARL
18 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent knowledgeable and friendly staff. Everyone from the restaurant to reception to housekeeping were exceptionally professional, friendly, and helpful.
CARL
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
WENDY
5 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely Magnificent!
Absolutely awesome place to stay. Friendly, great service , everything quality. Decor magnificent and warm.next time wellington staying here.
WENDY
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison
10 July 2025
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel, lovely buffet, attentive staff, and the restaurant makes an amazing flat white. Easy walk to botanical gardens and great restaurants.
Alison
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily
25 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay. The breakfast buffet was
Emily
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jan
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay. So welcoming, so clean, amazing staff. From the moment we walked in the door to when we left after a truly incredible breakfast this morning we have been pampered and spoilt. The his was out first stay, but it will not be our last. Thank you
Jan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole
4 Jan 2025
Great views great location
Nicole
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jacob
15 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch. The property, dining, staff, convenience and more was perfect. I loved it here and I’d stay here again. Daniel was amazing. The room had perfect views as well.
Jacob
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela Jane
27 July 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless stay. The breakfast was wonderful and we are so glad we chose to have dinner there also. Beautiful room and the venue was in a quiet end of town. Couldn’t fault it. Thank you Sofitel Wellington!
Angela Jane
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darryl
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean and tidy, will stay there again.
Darryl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024