Melrose
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Interislander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Te Papa
Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Sky Stadium
Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Things to do
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Melrose
Rydges Wellington Airport
Easy access to airport
Reviewed on 12 Feb, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great central location with a clean tidy room. Parking was additional but close to the hotel reception.
Reviewed on 13 Feb, 2026
Rydges Wellington
The room was spacious. We ate at the Portland, the hotel restaurant and had delicious beef fillet. Very nice stay.
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great stay here staff helpful as requested easy access to lift as my wife and myself have both had hip replacement and didn’t want me to lift our travel luggage to far. Was allowed to park at rear of property for easy access. Lovely location for city centre and ferry terminal
Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
This was our 3rd stay and everything was as expected. Staff is great and we love your cocktail menu :-) There was a power outage in the morning, affecting part of the hotel and the staff handled it well and calmly. We will be back. Thank you for making our stay a pleasant experience again.
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
ibis Wellington
Room clean and adequately equipped but check in was chaotic. Waited ages even though I had checked in online. There was no queue I think receptionist didn’t know what she was doing. Then we went up to our room but it was already occupied. I went down to sort out and left hubby with luggage. Then ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Melrose
Lyall Bay
Lyall Bay is well liked for its beaches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Wellington area, you might plan a trip to Wellington Zoo or Newtown Park.
Kilbirnie
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Kilbirnie. You might consider stopping by ASB Sports Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Newtown
If you're spending some time in Newtown, Newtown Park and Wellington Zoo are top sights worth seeing.
Island Bay
Highlights of Island Bay include its fantastic nightlife, captivating waterfront views and popular shops. If you're interested in exploring some sights, Island Bay Beach is a top sight to visit.
Mount Cook
If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Central Park and Basin Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Miramar
Visitors to Miramar enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, The Weta Cave is worth a stop.
