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Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington
4.5 star property
Oriental Bay, 3.9 km from Karaka Bays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (360)
"The staff were very helpful. Could not have had a better stay."
United States
Sheldon
The price is S$116
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Ohtel Wellington
Exterior
The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel

The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 5 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (524)
"Nice central location tucked a little bit out of the way."
Australia
Michael
The price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
The Wellesley Boutique Hotel
Exterior
Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge
4.5 star property
9.6 km from Karaka Bays
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (392)
"Very clean and spacious "
Australia
Damian
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Ava Lodge
Water view
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
3.7 km from Karaka Bays
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (153)
"Had a great stay"
Australia
Louise
The price is S$116
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan, 2026
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
Minibar, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.6 km from Karaka Bays
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (86)
"Great place! Wonderful staff and really great restaurants nearby. Can’t go wrong at The Cobbler!"
United States
Keb
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
The Cobbler Hotel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Airport Stays

Airport Stays

Airport Stays
3.0 star property
Miramar, 3 km from Karaka Bays
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"Fabulous accommodation just a short walk from the airport complex. Very clean and quiet with easy public transport links to Wellington CBD."
Australia
Kevin
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Airport Stays
Exterior
Motel 22

Motel 22

Motel 22
2.0 star property
11.8 km from Karaka Bays
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Clean and comfortable room,reasonably price,highly recommend"
Canada
Ceyhan
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Motel 22
Living area
70 Tory Apartment Hotel

70 Tory Apartment Hotel

70 Tory Apartment Hotel
3.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.3 km from Karaka Bays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (204)
"Great stay"
Australia
Joseph
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
70 Tory Apartment Hotel
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Newlands Court Motel

Newlands Court Motel

Newlands Court Motel
3.0 star property
8.2 km from Karaka Bays
7.8 out of 10, Good, (121)
"Friendly helpful lady at the reception. Clean room and comfortable warm bed"
Australia
Kylie
The price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Newlands Court Motel
Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
U Suites on Manners

U Suites on Manners

U Suites on Manners
3.5 star property
Te Aro, 4.7 km from Karaka Bays
7.0 out of 10, Good, (69)
"Very conveniently located - right on Cuba Street."
Australia
Michael
The price is S$192
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
U Suites on Manners
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.3 km from Karaka Bays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (715)
"Great staff and superb property"
United Kingdom
ATUL
The price is S$168
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Sofitel Wellington
Living area
U Suites on Victoria

U Suites on Victoria

U Suites on Victoria
Te Aro, 4.8 km from Karaka Bays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (9)
"Was such a nice place to stay. Had everything we needed. It was so unexpectedly quiet despite the lively location. Great value for money."
Australia
Olivia
The price is S$178
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
U Suites on Victoria
Garden
Aotea Lodge

Aotea Lodge

Aotea Lodge
3.0 star property
20.1 km from Karaka Bays
7.6 out of 10, Good, (123)
"Staff were nice to deal with. Rooms are basic but it was what we wanted. Bed was very nice to sleep in and there was no noise from other units. Units are well off the road so no noise there either. Having units so far from the road makes parking so much safer for your car overnight. Would stay here again when in the area."
Australia
Alexander
The price is S$94
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Aotea Lodge
Down duvets, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW

U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.4 km from Karaka Bays
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (414)
"A terrific value- a very spacious, clean room with kitchen, close to everything, complete with patio (love the fresh air)! Would recommend!"
United States
Marty
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW
Front of property
Mana Motel

Mana Motel

Mana Motel
2.0 star property
22.9 km from Karaka Bays
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (49)
"It was perfect for a stopover night."
Australia
Erica
The price is S$88
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Mana Motel
Hallway
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 star property
Wellington CBD, 5.1 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1414)
"Room was very clean, check in was quick and they booked a cab for when we were leaving. "
Canada
Heather
The price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel

Liberty Apartment Hotel
4.0 star property
Te Aro, 4.5 km from Karaka Bays
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (125)
"The staff were welcoming, the room was clean, and it was a great choice for a one-night stay."
Canada
Inna
The price is S$101
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
88 Wallace Court Motel

88 Wallace Court Motel

88 Wallace Court Motel
3.0 star property
Mount Cook, 4.7 km from Karaka Bays
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (184)
"Awesome place and staff easy access for parking nice rooms"
Australia
Morgan
The price is S$103
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
88 Wallace Court Motel
Meeting facility
QT Wellington

QT Wellington

QT Wellington
5.0 star property
Wellington Waterfront, 4.2 km from Karaka Bays
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great location and beautiful room"
Australia
Ruth
The price is S$196
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
QT Wellington
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Trentham Motel

Trentham Motel

Trentham Motel
2.0 star property
25 km from Karaka Bays
7.6 out of 10, Good, (8)
"Great place to stay, very clean and tidy, excellent location for our visit. The host was very accommodating for our early check in"
Australia
Paul
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Trentham Motel
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Where to stay in Karaka Bays

Find the best Karaka Bays areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Wellington which includes interior views and kayaking or canoeing

Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

Courtenay Place featuring a bar and interior views as well as a small group of people

Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

Wellington which includes a bridge, a sunset and a city

Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

Oriental Bay

If you're spending some time in Oriental Bay, Oriental Bay Beach and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

Top Karaka Bays Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"The staff were qonderful. We dealt with Kenneth who was fabulous to deal with! Everything was seamless and such clean snuggly rooms with fantastic location right in the middle of Lampton Quay. "
Kayla 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

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Frequently asked questions

What is Karaka Bays like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Wellington's Karaka Bays neighbourhood has to offer. Consider a visit to Scorching Bay Beach as part of your Karaka Bays travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Karaka Bays, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Karaka Bays.
What is there to do in this Wellington neighbourhood?
Scorching Bay Beach is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Karaka Bays. While you're out sightseeing, The Weta Cave and Massey Memorial are a couple of additional sights to visit in Wellington.