Bolton Hotel

4.5 star property

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Residence Suite | Living area
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Corner of Bolton & Mowbray Streets, Wellington, 2094
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lambton Quay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, TSB Bank Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Residence Suite

  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Wellington

With a stay at Bolton Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, within a 5-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wellington Central Business District and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Andrew's on the Terrace.

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lambton Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellington Cable Car - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • TSB Bank Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 8 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Concorde Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bethel Woods - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Ark Teahouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Where's Charlie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bolton Hotel

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Bolton Hotel offers 137 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPads and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 137 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPads. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this Beaux Arts hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at Artisan Dining House, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Wellington? This hotel has 750 square feet (70 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Artisan Dining House - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Artisan Cafe - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (NZD 40 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 25 to 35 for adults and NZD 25 to 35 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Artisan Cafe
  • Artisan Dining House

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 750 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2005
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPad

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2026 to April 21 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 25 to 35 for adults, and NZD 25 to 35 for children
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day
  • Extended parking fee: NZD 40 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Bolton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and set up for a longer stay with kitchenette and washing machine and dryer. The staff were lovely, the hotel felt friendly. It is very close to Parliament and easy to walk to the waterfront. I loved the swimming pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne mieke

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Hotel

Great hotel in an excellent location with a very nice restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Back to our favourite Wellington hotel.

Super helpful and friendly staff. Clean and spacious room. Excellent breakfast. Our EV car was charged at the hotel over night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Unfortunately there was an incredibly annoying noise in the ceiling of my apartment that prevented me from sleeping properly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

India

Business traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn tremain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn tremain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

TV access

A little disappointed we were not able to log into our private Netflix or YouTube accounts on the room TV. Otherwise a comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant room. Comfortable bed and nice shower. Friendly staff. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic, friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice decor. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Great Lobby Cafe on a weekday. Valet parking could be more efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and great stay

We had a lovely stay here. On family get away from Auckland to show the kids the sights of Wellington. Room was great size and had kitchen and laundry tho didn’t need it had we stayed longer it would have been amazing. Pool and spa were great for the kids. Only negative was the room had little bid of damage on the walls in areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gang

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025