Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT, is at 90 Cable Street in Te Aro, Wellington. It is a luxury-class property and offers apartment-style rooms rather than standard hotel rooms. Facilities include an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a bar and the Lobby Lounge restaurant. Room types include studios with king beds and harbour views, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom apartments that sleep four, plus an accessible studio. It suits visitors who want extra space and a base next to the waterfront museum district.
Location and getting around
Te Papa is about a two-minute walk, as is the Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Courtenay Place is about three minutes away, Cuba Street Mall about six, and the central business district about a minute. Wellington Station is a short drive and the airport is roughly 15 minutes by car, so arrivals and departures are simple. The waterfront is on your doorstep, which makes early-morning walks easy.
The rooms and the feel
Studios are about 409 square feet with a king bed and harbour views in some rooms, one-bedroom apartments are about 538 square feet, and two-bedroom apartments are about 592 square feet with two queen beds. The extra space is what sets it apart from a standard hotel, because there is room to spread out. The pool, hot tub, sauna and gym give you everything you need for a relaxed stay, and the Lobby Lounge serves cooked-to-order breakfast as a paid extra, as well as lunch and dinner.
Who it suits and what to know: it is a good choice for families, longer stays and anyone who values space and a waterfront location. Valet parking is charged by the day and spaces are limited, so confirm before you drive. Breakfast is not always included, so compare rates. It is well placed for Te Papa and the harbour cruise, and it is a short walk from restaurants and bars on Courtenay Place.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and hot tub
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Gym
- ✓Studio and apartment rooms
- ✓Harbour-view studios
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Valet parking
Good questions
How far is Museum Apartment Hotel from Te Papa?+
Te Papa is about a two-minute walk away on the waterfront. Courtenay Place is about three minutes on foot.
What types of room are there?+
Rooms include studios with king beds, one-bedroom apartments and two-bedroom apartments that sleep four, as well as an accessible studio. Some studios have harbour views.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a gym. Check opening hours when you arrive.
