What is Sunshine Bay like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Lower Hutt's Sunshine Bay neighbourhood has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Sunshine Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Sunshine Bay.

What are the top things to see and do in Sunshine Bay?

East Harbour Regional Park, Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are just a few of the places to visit in and around Sunshine Bay. Wainuiomata Recreation Area and Matiu - Somes Island are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Lower Hutt.

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Our top choices for Sunshine Bay hotels

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

1. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 6 km from Sunshine Bay

Eric

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

2. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 7.4 km from Sunshine Bay

Nick

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A textured wall with the word "QUEST" in large letters.

3. Quest Petone

Petone, 6.5 km from Sunshine Bay

Braedee Jackson

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.

4. Ava Lodge

Petone, 6.1 km from Sunshine Bay

Brigitte

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 7.5 km from Sunshine Bay

Andrew N

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

6. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 6.5 km from Sunshine Bay

Kathryn

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A reception area with a sign for 'TOP 10 Holiday Parks Classic Wellington' and a building entrance.

7. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

4.5 km from Sunshine Bay

Karina

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

8. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 8.1 km from Sunshine Bay

Steve

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

9. Brentwood Hotel

10.9 km from Sunshine Bay

Sheng

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

10. Avana Suites

Petone, 7.1 km from Sunshine Bay

Sanjay

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

11. Camellia Court Motel

7.6 km from Sunshine Bay

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

12. Rydges Wellington Airport

10.6 km from Sunshine Bay

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building entrance with a staircase leading to a second floor, a garage with a red car, and a sign indicating a car rental service.

13. Champers Motor Inn

7.7 km from Sunshine Bay

"The worst motel I’ve stayed in for ages. Untidy property; unhelpful manager; staff behaving badly (called police when my autistic son was unwell instead of just checking in on us); mould on shower curtain; radiator heating not working. And the ONLY place to take a $100 bond from me on my entire 8 night trip. Super slow process to get my cash back Highly NOT recommended Stay away! It’s cheap for a reason. Yuk."

Mark

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A two-story building with a bay window, a porch, and a sign that reads "The House."

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 7.1 km from Sunshine Bay

Luciano

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A sign for Motor Lodge with an entrance arrow, located near a scenic coastal area with hills and a body of water in the background.

15. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

Petone, 6.8 km from Sunshine Bay

Grant

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A coastal view from a window overlooking a residential area with houses and a cruise ship in the distance.

16. Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

10.3 km from Sunshine Bay

Kathy

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A row of white buildings with grey roofs, arranged in a street with a clear sky.

17. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 7.1 km from Sunshine Bay

"Room needed some maintenance such as broken handle of a window making it difficult to air room out in day and the door was super stiff and not on runners properly making difficult to open the door especially with a sleeping toddler in one arm. Said daily room service such as towels but there were a couple days we had no clean towels. They did provide dishwashing liquid and dish brush but no tea towel to dry dishes"

Kimberly

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

18. Airport Stays

10.3 km from Sunshine Bay

Claire

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

19. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 8.1 km from Sunshine Bay

David

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A building with a parking lot, surrounded by white flowers and a few red benches.

20. Motel 22

7.7 km from Sunshine Bay

Rosemary

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Sunshine Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 640 reviews	View
Ava Lodge	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 411 reviews	View
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt	4.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 201 reviews	View
Quest Petone	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 685 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	4.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View

Where to stay in Sunshine Bay

Find the best Sunshine Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

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A pier extending into a body of water with waves crashing onto the shore.

Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A group of people swimming in a clear river surrounded by dense forest.

Wainuiomata

While visiting Wainuiomata, you might make a stop by sights like Wainuiomata Recreation Area and Remutaka Forest Park.

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A coastal cityscape with a view of the ocean, dense greenery, and a mix of modern and traditional architecture.

Hutt Central

If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are top sights worth seeing.

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Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Queensgate Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Sunshine Bay Hotel Reviews

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel and apartment, great vibe with the artwork and decor. Staff are friendly. The location is great for events in Wellington, easy walking distance to all key event locations. Always enjoy staying here."