Find Wellington motels from $47

If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Wellington, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 229 hotels and other accommodations. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.

Victoria Court Motor Lodge: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa. Enjoy the in-room kitchenette, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Midway Pacifica Lodge: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. It’s located within a short 9-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade: Enjoy access to the fitness center, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 20-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Te Papa. Marksman Motor Inn: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa. Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay. Foreshore Motor Lodge: Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Take your pick from 18 inexpensive motels in Wellington.

Take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants and charming cafes while you’re sightseeing. Visitors to Wellington love its shops, museums, and gardens. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Oriental Bay Beach, Mount Victoria Lookout, and Zealandia. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Wellington Zoo, The Weta Cave, and Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Some historical places you might want to see include Te Aro Pa, Parliament House, and Old St Paul’s.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Wellington to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Wellington is 39 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Wellington to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Paraparaumu (PPQ), which is 28.9 mi (46.5 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.