Bay Plaza Hotel is at 40 Oriental Parade in Wellington, on the waterfront at the edge of the central business district. It has 76 rooms, a restaurant, a bar, room service, a concierge and an electric car charging station. Rooms are standard doubles and twins of about 183 to 249 square feet, with workspaces, safes, refrigerators and kettles. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge, and parking is charged per night. The hotel suits travellers who want a mid-range base on the waterfront promenade within walking distance of Te Papa and Courtenay Place.
Location and getting around
Oriental Parade and Waitangi Park are about two minutes on foot, Courtenay Place about three minutes and Te Papa about five. The central business district is about a minute away. The Interislander ferry terminal and the Wellington Zoo are also in the area. Walking is the best way to get around, and the waterfront promenade is a pleasant place for a morning run or walk.
The rooms and the feel
The standard double with a king bed is about 249 square feet, the queen about 183 square feet and the twin about 248 square feet, so the rooms are practical rather than large. In-room features include laptop-friendly workspaces, safes, heating, portable fans, refrigerators and electric kettles. Expect a straightforward mid-range hotel, with the restaurant and bar giving you a place to eat without going out. Wi-Fi is free in public areas.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits couples, solo travellers and anyone who wants a waterfront location without paying luxury prices. Breakfast is a paid extra, and parking is charged by the night, so compare rates and check whether you need a space. There is no pool or gym listed, so choose another hotel if those matter. The class shown for this property is a half-class rating, so it is not shown as a star number here. It is a good value base for Te Papa, the waterfront and Courtenay Place.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront location
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Room service
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Electric car charging
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- ✓Room workspaces and safes
- ✓Paid parking
Good questions
Where is Bay Plaza Hotel?+
It is at 40 Oriental Parade on the Wellington waterfront. Te Papa is about five minutes on foot and Courtenay Place about three.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
No pool or gym is listed. It offers a restaurant, a bar and room service instead.
Is breakfast included?+
Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge. Compare rates with and without it.
