Travelodge Hotel Wellington
by the TopOfHotel team
Travelodge Wellington is the best-value renovated 4-star on Lambton Quay — 500 Mbps Wi-Fi and beds that reviewers single out again and again.
Travelodge Wellington is the best-value renovated 4-star on Lambton Quay — 500 Mbps Wi-Fi and beds that reviewers single out again and again.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Recent guest reviews say the same thing over and over: good-sized rooms, clean, very soft beds, an excellent shower, and a very quiet room. Some rooms come with a balcony looking out over the Civic Square fountain and the city. Every room has a work desk, a flat-screen TV and blackout curtains, so you actually sleep. The renovated rooms draw praise for a modern look and materials that feel a step above the price.
Food and amenities
Steps Restaurant & Bar on the ground floor serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the breakfast in particular gets good marks for quality and range. The bar is an easy place to wind down after a day out. There's a 24-hour gym with the basic kit. The catch: no pool — for that you'd want Rydges or the InterContinental — and some rooms only manage moderate air-con in summer.
Location and getting there
Travelodge sits on Willis Street in the central CBD, under a 5-minute walk from Lambton Quay. From here you can walk to almost everything that matters in Wellington: Lambton Quay shopping is right there, the Cable Car is 5 minutes away, Te Papa about 15 minutes, and Courtenay Place around 10 minutes. It beats Rydges on closeness to Lambton Quay, and beats the Sofitel on price — roughly 40% cheaper for a comparable spot.
Things to know before booking
A few honest catches. Some rooms don't have air-con strong enough for the December–February summer, so request an air-conditioned room when you book. There's no pool. And the hotel has no parking of its own — plan on the public lots nearby on Boulcott Street or at Civic Square, which are reasonable in the evenings and at weekends.
Our take
Travelodge Wellington works best for travelers who want the best Lambton Quay location on a 4-star budget, for a digital nomad who needs fast Wi-Fi, and for anyone who'd rather have a clean, recently renovated room at a fair price than a pool. Prices start around $94 a night. If you do want a pool or a kitchenette, Rydges is the better call at a similar budget.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Best location in the mid-range group — central Lambton Quay, with everything in the CBD within walking distance.
- Comfy beds, quiet rooms and a good shower draw consistent praise across recent reviews.
- Free Wi-Fi runs past 500 Mbps, the fastest in this group and genuinely useful for remote work.
- Steps Restaurant + Bar sits on-site, backed by a 24-hour gym.
- Costs roughly 40% less than the Sofitel for a comparable central spot, with prices from $94 a night.
- Some rooms don't have air-con strong enough for the New Zealand summer (December to February), so a hot day can feel stuffy — ask for an air-conditioned room when you book.
- There's no pool, so pick Rydges or the InterContinental if a swim matters to you.
- The hotel has no parking of its own; you'll need to use the public lots nearby on Boulcott Street or at Civic Square.
Who It’s For
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Insider Tips
- The 500+ Mbps Wi-Fi here is one of the fastest of any Wellington hotel, so if you work remotely or upload large files this is the best pick in the 4-star budget.
- Some rooms have a balcony over the Civic Square fountain — ask for a balcony room facing the fountain at check-in or note it on your booking; it's often given at no extra charge on weekdays.
- There's no hotel parking, but the public lots on Boulcott Street and at Civic Square are reasonably priced, especially in the evenings and at weekends.