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The Sebel Wellington Thorndon

Apartments with kitchens, near Interislander Ferry Terminal

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
£63
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug

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172 Thorndon Quay, Wellington, Wellington, 6011
  • Sky Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Deluxe 1 Bedroom 1 King Bed

  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard 1 Bedroom 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Wellington

Located in Pipitea, a neighbourhood in Wellington, The Sebel Wellington Thorndon is near a train station. Te Papa and Museum of Wellington City and Sea are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Cable Car. Wellington Cenotaph and Carter Observatory are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Sky Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Te Papa - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Featherston - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Trax Bar & Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thistle Inn Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Backbencher Pub & Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Sebel Wellington Thorndon

Apartments with kitchens, near Interislander Ferry Terminal
Along with self parking, this smoke-free apartment building has a business centre and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a dining area.
The Sebel Wellington Thorndon offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and a safe. Accommodation at this 4-star apartment has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Wellington apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sebel Wellington Thorndon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sebel Wellington Thorndon?

Self-parking is available for NZD 30 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Sebel Wellington Thorndon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sebel Wellington Thorndon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Sebel Wellington Thorndon located?

Located in Pipitea, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Old St Paul's and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Lambton Quay and Katherine Mansfield Memorial Park are also within 10 minutes. Wellington Station is 10 minutes by foot and Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station is 24 minutes.

The Sebel Wellington Thorndon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absoloutely perfect. Room was as described, pristine and the bed was so comfy. The shower pressure was brilliant. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for ferry and lovely room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite and helpful staff, lovely well appointed and very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place. Close to ferry

Nice overnight stay. Close to the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice modern facilities and impeccably clean. We were travelling for a wedding and the staff were so accommodating with an early check-in so we could get ready. Parking was easy too. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Interislander ferry. Friendly staff that gave me a late checkout which was very much appreciated. Nice room and great dining options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Md Mizanur

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was clean and comfortable. No one was available after 5pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very enjoyable stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

The staff members we connected with were most accommodating Customer service is in their DNA! I wish we had planned a longer stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From all the 14 day we travels the best hotel even with parking issues . Recommend to book parking ahead
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious rooms, easy walking distance to the stadium
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Wish hotel was closer to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay here. Clean, modern and comfortable. Thanks Sebel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were booked in for 4 days and we loved our stay here . Friendly staff a, clean and comfortable rooms. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has an initial issue but the manager took care of it to our satisfaction. Unfortunately, we were not aware there was nighttime road construction outside the hotel. It went on all night both nights we were there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything it should be. Very convenient to the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff at this property were terrible, they were unable to do there jobs competently. The property itself was great but not worth the effort to deal with the staff. The area is not very close to restaurants and tourists areas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashwini

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay with a delightful personal touch! The hotel exceeded expectations – from the welcoming staff to the comfortable rooms. Impeccable cleanliness, and the amenities were top-notch. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in Wellington for business and this property was perfect. Good sized room - with everything I needed. Nice and new! Comfortable bed and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant person on check in desk. Very helpful. Walkable distance to Sky Arena which was where we were going.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Close, but is it close enough?

No complaints about the place at all. Fairly close to city centre, maybe a 20 min walk
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

W J

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

Ace

Very helpful man at the front desk, explained everything well. Clean and tidy room.All great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Isolated from town, bad location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024