Beachfront hotels in Wellington

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Wellington. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Kapiti Waves Beach Retreat Pukerua Bay, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Kapiti Waves Beach Retreat is located right on the beach in the lovely Pukerua Bay Village, with beautiful views of Kapiti Island. Guests can go for a walk on the beach or enjoy the rock pools. Grab the kayaks and go for a paddle and get close to the Stingrays playing in the late afternoon sun, only metres away from the rocky beach. The bed and breakfast is located just off SH1, 30 minutes' drive from Wellington City and Ferry Terminal. It is 15 minutes' walk from the train station which will take you to Westpac Stadium, the shops or the ferry. Kapiti Waves Beach Retreat can arrange a picnic basket for those wanting to hike 1 of the 2 trails that start at Pukerua Bay. The train is available at the end of both tracks to return back. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 175 NZD.

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• 2 Seascape Bed & Breakfast Paraparaumu, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Seascape Bed & Breakfast has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Paraparaumu, 100 metres from Paraparaumu Beach. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. A continental, Full English/Irish or gluten-free breakfast is available every morning at the property. Seascape Bed & Breakfast offers a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Waikanae Beach is 2.9 km from Seascape Bed & Breakfast. The nearest airport is Kapiti Coast Airport, 1 km from the bed and breakfast. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 160 NZD.

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• 3 Ātahu Porirua, New Zealand

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Situated 23 km from Westpac Stadium, Ātahu features accommodation with a garden, a terrace and room service for your convenience. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge, a microwave and toaster are also available in the kitchen, as well as a coffee machine. Guests at Ātahu can enjoy a continental breakfast. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Beehive Parliament Building is 24 km from the accommodation, while Wellington Botanical Gardens is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 30 km from Ātahu. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.5

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• 4 Waimeha Camping Village Ngawi, New Zealand

  

  Holiday park. Located in Ngawi in the Wellington region, Waimeha Camping Village provides accommodation with free private parking. The holiday park offers a barbecue. After a day of hiking or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 141 km from Waimeha Camping Village. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 110 NZD.

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• 5 Castlepoint Holiday Park & Motels Castlepoint, New Zealand

  

  Holiday park. Castlepoint Holiday Park & Motels offers accommodation in Castlepoint. Masterton is 68 km from the property. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and DVD player are available in some units. A toaster and kettle are also provided. Some units also have a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. A private or shared bathroom is available. Castlepoint Holiday Park & Motels also includes a barbecue. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 110 NZD.

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• 6 Otaki Beachfront Getaway Otaki Beach, New Zealand

  

  Holiday home. Otaki Beachfront Getaway is a brand new home located in Otaki Beach and offers barbecue facilities and a garden. This holiday home is across the road from the beach and also features free WiFi. Fishing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Paraparaumu is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kapiti Coast Airport, 21 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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• 7 Brony's Beachfront-Short and Long Term Stays Porirua, New Zealand

  

  Homestay. Located in Porirua, 27 km from Paraparaumu, Brony's Beachfront-Short and Long Term Stays provides a shared lounge and free WiFi. Brony's Beachfront-Short and Long Term Stays offers a terrace. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and fishing nearby. Wellington is 27 km from the accommodation, while Lower Hutt is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Kapiti Coast Airport, 28 km from Brony's Beachfront-Short and Long Term Stays. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 95 NZD.

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• 8 Modern & cosy studio unit on Island Bay beachfront Wellington, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Offering free WiFi and city views, Modern & cosy studio unit on Island Bay beachfront provides accommodation located in Wellington, just 1.5 km from Princess Beach. The apartment is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as diving, fishing and cycling. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. A continental breakfast is available daily at the apartment. Lyall Bay Surf Beach is 2.7 km from Modern & cosy studio unit on Island Bay beachfront, while Wellington Zoo is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Wellington Airport, 5 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 175 NZD.

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• 9 Wharekauhau Country Estate Wairarapa, New Zealand

  

  Lodge. Located on 3000 acres of land opposite Ocean Beach, Wharekauhau Country Estate boasts a day spa, a tennis court and an outdoor pool. It offers luxurious accommodation with bay views, included country breakfast and a gourmet 4-course dinner. Each ocean-facing cottage features a double spa bath, a warming fireplace and antique furniture. All cottages have free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Wharekauhau Country Estate Palliser Bay is a 1.5-hour drive from central Wellington, and 2 hours’ drive from Wellington Airport. Hawkes Bay is a 4-hour drive away. You can maintain your workout at the fitness centre, or enjoy a relaxing massage. The property also features horse riding, ATV quad biking and archery, as well as a croquet lawn and petanque field. Start your day with breakfast from the continental buffet or the extensive cooked menu. Dinner features modern interpretations of New Zealand classics, including the famous Texel Lamb. You can enjoy a selection of canapés and pre-dinner drinks in the lounge or the sunny courtyard. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 3640 NZD.

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• 10 157 Field Way Luxury Lodge Waikanae, New Zealand

  

  Apartment. Featuring an outdoor pool, spa pool and sea views, 157 Field Way Luxury Lodge is situated in Waikanae. Guests may enjoy free WiFi. The 1-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher. The property also has 2 bathrooms. The apartment offers a terrace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Breakfast provisions are provided for self-catering, including bacon, eggs, tomatoes, bread, butter, spreads, muesli, yoghurt and milk. Wellington is 60 km away. Kapiti Coast Airport is 11 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.9

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!