Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of NZD 30 per day. Parking is uncovered and limited, and a reservation is not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available for a fee of approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children. Breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 14:00 and check-out time is at 10:00. Late check-out is available for a fee of NZD 30.00, subject to availability. Guests can request early or late check-in/check-out at the front desk.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Step-free entrances are available, and guests can inquire about specific needs at the front desk.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Wellington, within a 10-minute walk of Courtenay Place and Te Papa. It is 0.9 miles from Cuba Street Mall and 1.3 miles from Massey University. Public transport options are available nearby.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

Average nightly price at Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$110
February	$134
March	$131
April	$110
May	$106
June	$93
July	$103
August	$101
September	$123
October	$116
November	$135
December	$113

What guests think

At Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay, travellers praise the scenic waterfront location and harbour views, friendly staff, and comfortable beds, while noting dated decor in places, limited paid parking, occasional lift or access frustrations, and some rooms lacking air conditioning.

Most guests found rooms clean and tidy, with only occasional issues such as balcony grime, odours, or sticky carpets reported. Breakfast and the on-site restaurant receive many compliments, but menu variety, room service availability, and value for money are mixed. Expect a comfortable base with personable service and some dated features.

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Facilities

The on-site restaurant and bar are popular, and guest laundry is available; some guests also used a gym and pool across the road. Parking is paid, limited and awkward to reach, and lifts or routes can be confusing or intermittently out of order.

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Miranda

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is very tricky- around back up a hill, limited spots. Check in wasn’t that smooth. Overall very comfortable hotel, great location!

8

Jodie

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always love staying here! Disappointed with the parking situation, first in, first served. In communications regarding parking, we should have been informed there was a function on for 3 days so there wouldnt be any parking available. Great clean room and comfy bed. Shower didnt stay at same temp, kept going hot and cold both evening and morning. Great view of harbour. Breakfast was held in another room due to function and there werent enough tables. Buffet had a great selection, very yummy!

8

Patrick

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a nice place to stay however upgrades are needed. The furniture in rooms is worn and the arms of lounge chairs are worn and grubby. The lift lobby carpets on levels 8 9 and 10 are all covered with plastic to hide damage of some kind. The solitary lift from levels 7 to 10 was not operating. All this would be forgiven but there was not a word of explanation from staff for these poor standards.

8

Gary

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice comfortable bed, good size room and can walk into Welly. Carpark is an extra $30 per night, not suitable for larger vehicles. Limited car parks so get in early.

10

Rachel

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was great size with perfect layout for 3 adults to share with 2 queen beds in seperate areas. View of harbour from balcony. Easy walk to museums and great restaurants. Use of gym with indoor pool and sauna/spa across the road was an unexpected bonus. Cute cafe 2 doors down, Lolas, served great coffee and food.

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Carol

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is split into two buildings, I had a room in the 7/8 block. It was ok, dated with an old bathroom, marks on walls, faded carpet etc but the bed was comfortable and the view was amazing which I appreciated. Also used the gym over the road which was great.

10

Eileen

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

great view, nice basic hotel. we used the laundry facilities which worked out very well for us on quick stop toward end of 2 week visit to New Zealand

6

IainandDeb

Jan 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is within walking distance to Te Papa and other notable sights. We had a Harborview room and the view was very pleasant. The beds were so very comfortable. The lift doors were incredibly noisy and the lift broke down the day before we left. Although no ones fault, it was inconvenient for those that had difficulty with stairs.

8

Andrew

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Did not eat in Hotel. Parking is awkward, not many places in hotel parking which is $30. We were lucky and got a spot. Reception on 7th floor so bit hard to find. Room very nice with harbour view. Good shower and facilities. Close to inter islander ferry terminal ( about 15 min drive) near restaurants and cafes. All clean & good quality in room.

8

raewyn

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall good location and suited our needs. The $30.00 per night fee for parking in an outside carpark not connected to hotel or secure is too much.

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Cleanliness

Most guests found rooms clean and tidy, with some describing them as spotless. Occasional issues include balcony or window grime, lingering odours, sticky carpets, or isolated mould.

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Dianne

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideally located. Staff was friendly and helpful but did not follow up on promise to text us when room ready. Room was clean however when we returned on the second day there was a putrid smell of sewage in the room. Maintenance dealt with it promptly when informed which makes me think this must be a recurring problem. Sometimes to do with the drain on the bathroom floor apparently!

8

Michael

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay only let down by the dirty windows (view over the harbour) and balcony.

8

Gordon

Feb 24, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was spotless, staff welcoming. Cons. You have to pay for each nights parking.

10

Will

Mar 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Thoroughly enjoyed this hotel- the staff were very attentive and the room was spotless

8

Kevin

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was for a conference, the venue was clean and convenient. Staff were very friendly and accomodating. The room i had was dated but exceptionally clean. The view from my window was of the back of the hotel, which was a run down street area. Easy walk to the harbour . Amenities outside the Hotel were a 10 min walk. The hitel has amasing sea views if you are lucky to get the room with the views.

4

Rhys

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's gone downhill since the last time i stayed. Paid for an air conditioned room and we were put in a room without air conditioning. Asked reception to put us in a room with air conditioning, which the lovely staff helped us with, but the room was in desperate need of a dust and the curtains had mould all over them. Not what I expect for the price I paid. Will probably look to stay somewhere else next time I'm there which is a pity as the location is great.

8

Tony

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

clean room with a view.

10

Michael

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I really liked the view, the room and the staff. The only minor thing would be the balcony. There were lots of bird droppings scattered around. So perhaps the balconies could ba attended to more often. That said, it was a great stay and I’d strongly recommend the hotel.

8

Jonathan

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean. Staff were helpful

8

Karen

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was nice but dated. Carpet felt a bit sticky. Soup at restaurant was incredible. Loved every mouthful. Max at reception was so patient and understanding.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious with very comfortable beds and impressive harbour views, and some layouts separate beds around the bathroom for added privacy. Decor is commonly dated, several rooms lack air conditioning, and occasional street or service-area noise affects comfort.

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Steph

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great beds, comfortable room but ora need an update. Is looking tired.

10

Fred

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Entering through the parking area at back I was appalled at what looked like a dump!! Why don’t they clean up this area? A few plants etc. my room has a huge surprise. Best view in Wellington and a beautifully furnished updated room

10

Alison

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Large room with a great view.

8

Kenneth

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and reasonable place to sleep but carpeting was aged. Temp management was an open window and we were over the AM trash collection so very "disturbing"

10

Steph

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean, beds were amazing and staff were helpful.

6

Erica

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Felt more like a business hotel. Well positioned. But the room was very very tight. Furnishings and fittings were dated. Staff were lovely. Evening meal in the restaurant was great. Renovations were taking place (which we knew) but that was not in our room!

6

Amit

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cons : I previously enjoyed my stay at this hotel, which made this visit quite disappointing. Half of the building was closed, and this was only communicated after the booking was confirmed. Additionally, the room did not have air conditioning, which is unexpected for a hotel of this standard. The condition of the carpet and shower also gave the room an outdated and worn impression. Pros : Service and location is good

4

Andrew

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property does not have AC in some rooms. Buyer beware

10

Robert

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room layout was good, with the second bed separate by the bathroom area. Very helpful staff.

6

Janina

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was old and outdated. Rooms small

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, professional and helpful, with quick assistance and thoughtful touches. Some guests experienced communication lapses, slow or unavailable room service, and occasional check-in or access guidance issues.

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Sarah

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was particularly impressed by how quiet it was. Also, when I was looking for the overflow parking, a staff member walked out with me and physically showed me where it was...I was very grateful as I had completely missed it.

6

Jodi

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were lovely. Bed was super comfortable. The access to the hotel was poorly communicated. We thought the entry of the hotel was on the waterfront - easy to come and go. We had to walk up stairs which were horrific, especially with luggage (we didn’t know about the road) or we had to walk up and down a hill which was the equivalent of 7 floors. If we had known then we would have changed hotels to be honest. An email two days before explaining a road change what taxi/uber drivers didn’t follow was poor. Then finding the actual entry was difficult. We luckily saw a staff member who explained to us where to go. There was no signs except for on the entrance door. We had two spoons. That was all the cutlery. We understood there was no kitchen but a knife and fork would have been handy especially for the price of the room. View was lovely. Room was quiet.

10

Don

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff friendliness, nothing was too much trouble, location was excellent!

4

Richard

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had asked for parking and assured it was set. Showed up and no parking. Had to park car full of luggage on street a few blocks away and walk back to hotel. Exhausted and just wanted to eat and sleep. Called room service…”sorry we just closed” At least the bed was comfy.

8

John

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great apartment and great location, but we had problems with the room servicing (lack of).

10

Lilly Anne

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We spent two nights at both ends of our world cruise out of Southampton. Staff were friendly and exceptionally efficient at time of booking in, and very helpful in organizing a taxi to take us to the airport when departing. I couldn't fault this accommodation. Definitely value for money.

10

Jasandra

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff members are excellent. They are super friendly and professional. They were quick to respond to any request and even followed up to make sure all was going well when I added extra nights for my stay. The view of the city skyline, the boats and the water were simply fabulous. Will definitely stay here when I return.

4

Shayne

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Communication was not great. I was told that complimentary late check out was at 11AM. Just finished a meeting and getting dressed at 10:45 the manager walked in and asked me why i havent checked out.

10

Anne

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly.

10

Carmon

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and staff. Great and convenient location. Easy parking.

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Location

Outstanding position on Oriental Parade, walkable to Te Papa, cafes, restaurants and the CBD. Also convenient by car for ferry terminals and airport connections.

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Alex

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Way better than stay in the heart of downtown. Close to a beautiful beach and walk. Close to the hike up top Victoria mountain. The best part was the great breakfast included. Highly recommend this hotel.

8

SUSAN

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We always stay at the Copthorne for its super handy location, close to shops, restaurants and the centre of town and we love the close up views of the harbour from the King Harbour View room we always choose. The staff are always welcoming, friendly and helpful. I would like a plunger in the room rather than instant coffee for the price you pay though.

10

michael

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

good location for walking in windy Wellington. right on the harbor. good views. nice staff

8

John

Jan 6, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Always a great position when visiting Wellington. Great access to restaurants in Mount Wellington, the cinema, Coles, Te Papa and all of the harbour front amenities.

10

Peter

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large room with views over the harbour. Very centrally positioned and only 15 mins by car from the ferry terminals. Quiet hotel and very comfortable

10

Carol

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was courteous, the rooms were spacious and clean, and the location was perfect to the central business district.

10

Simon

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For a family group the room we chose, with one queen and two single beds was ideal. The room was tidy and clean. The location is very handy for the Te Papa end of Wellington too. Parking is available for a fee on a first come, first served basis.

10

Christine

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location for our family trip.

8

Andrew

Jan 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Did not eat in Hotel. Parking is awkward, not many places in hotel parking which is $30. We were lucky and got a spot. Reception on 7th floor so bit hard to find. Room very nice with harbour view. Good shower and facilities. Close to inter islander ferry terminal ( about 15 min drive) near restaurants and cafes. All clean & good quality in room.

10

Carmel

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely spot overlooking the harbour. Easy waliking distance to Te Papa🙂

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Dining

Many guests enjoyed breakfast and meals at the restaurant and bar, often noting good food and pleasant settings. Feedback is mixed overall, with limited menus, occasional shortages or closures, slow or incorrect room service, and value concerns.

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Miriam

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Located in an absolutely beautiful spot, close to everything. Super convenient position. Friendly staff happy to assist with any enquires. Very nice buffet breakfast and restaurant. Our only issue was that the aircon in the restaurant and bar areas was too cold. If you’re visiting Wellington this hotel ticks all the boxes in terms of location, views and comfort.

8

Joel

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great view from our room and we loved the breakfast overlooking the bay!

8

Ross

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location within easy walking distance of Central Wellington. Staff very good and honest although the breakfast chef needs to lift his game as many of the trays for the breakfast buffe were either emopy or very close to.

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Richard

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff, tidy facilities but getting dated and tired. Lovely food at the restaurant, our entire stay they were out of soft drinks apart from ginger beer which was disappointing. Great location on oriental parade.

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Shane

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I wish we could have stayed longer here. Spectacular views from the room, friendly helpful staff, an exceptional meal at the restaurant and a very good breakfast made this hotel a real highlight of our NZ visit.

10

Brett

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very comfortable with an excellent restaurant with great views.

4

kamaljit

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Run down place. Food in the restaurant below average.

8

Michael

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice position overlooking the harbour, room was clean and had everything we needed. Reception staff excellent. We had an issue about the restaurant being fully booked out one evening to a large party to the detriment of paying guests which we took up with management.

10

Stephanie

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel on the hill with spectacular views. Amazing staff, so friendly and helpful! Wonderful restaurant with great service!

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gary

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 19,360 nights

The room service was terrible and the attitude of the restaurant manager was poor. Food took 1 hr 20 min , the order was wrong and was cold when it arrived. Manager didn’t seem bothered. Room and breakfast choice was excellent and location good. Just let down by room service.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $94	2 $118	3 $143	4 $139	5 $136	6 $168	7 $591
8 $104	9 $127	10 $148	11 $145	12 $591	13 $162	14 $154
15 $127	16 $142	17 $170	18 $192	19 $183	20 $170	21 $171
22 $142	23 $165	24 $151	25 $152	26 $150	27 $154	28 $126
29 $113	30 $122

Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay

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Superior Harbourview 2 Doubles

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