What's it like in Mount Cook?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Wellington's Mount Cook neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Mount Cook travel tips? Make sure that you visit Basin Reserve and Central Park while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Mount Cook?

Expedia customers rank Marksman Motor Inn the highest for a stay in Mount Cook. Another top choice in the area is 88 Wallace Court Motel .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Mount Cook area?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Wellington, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Mount Cook.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mount Cook, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Mount Cook.

What can I see and do in this Wellington neighbourhood?

Sights like Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and Colonial Cottage Museum can be part of your cultural tour of Mount Cook. Basin Reserve and Central Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Mount Cook include The Great War Exhibition, National War Memorial and Greek-New Zealand Memorial. While you're out sightseeing in Wellington, make sure that you visit other sights such as Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre or Wellington Buddhist Centre.

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Marksman Motor Inn

Mount Cook

Haylee

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

88 Wallace Court Motel

Mount Cook

Morgan

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Wellington CBD, 2.1 km from Mount Cook

Rahul

includes taxes & fees

26 Jan - 27 Jan

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Bolton Hotel

Wellington CBD, 2.6 km from Mount Cook

Lucinda

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Rydges Wellington Airport

4.3 km from Mount Cook

Susan

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Oaks Wellington Hotel

Te Aro, 1.2 km from Mount Cook

WANGXI

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

Wellington CBD, 2.1 km from Mount Cook

Anand

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

ibis Wellington

Wellington CBD, 2.2 km from Mount Cook

Kay

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 1.9 km from Mount Cook

Alison

includes taxes & fees

17 Jan - 18 Jan

QT Wellington

Wellington Waterfront, 1.4 km from Mount Cook

Garth

includes taxes & fees

17 Jan - 18 Jan

Quest 256 Lambton

Wellington CBD, 2.1 km from Mount Cook

Sanchit

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

5.4 km from Mount Cook

Louise

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Te Aro, 0.8 km from Mount Cook

Katherine

includes taxes & fees

19 Jan - 20 Jan

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Wellington CBD, 1.9 km from Mount Cook

Steve

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Rydges Wellington

Pipitea, 2.5 km from Mount Cook

BRONWYN

includes taxes & fees

17 Jan - 18 Jan

Indoor pool, open 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool loungers

InterContinental Wellington by IHG

Wellington CBD, 2 km from Mount Cook

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Sofitel Wellington

Wellington CBD, 2.6 km from Mount Cook

Anastassiya

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

The Intrepid Hotel

Te Aro, 1.1 km from Mount Cook

Paige

includes taxes & fees

20 Jan - 21 Jan

Daily buffet breakfast (NZD 35 per person)

Naumi Studio Wellington

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Mount Cook

Allanah

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Daily continental breakfast (NZD 25 per person)

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

Te Aro, 0.9 km from Mount Cook

Amber Rose

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

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Where to stay in Mount Cook

Find the best Mount Cook 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 Museum of Wellington City and Sea are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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.

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Oriental Bay

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

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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.

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Top Mount Cook Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Room and bathroom cleaniess perfect. Chose eco option, room sorted whilst at breakfast. All cleaning staff met in corridor very polite. Whitby's breakfast had amazing amd very huge variety of food. Able to get eggs cooked any way while waiting"