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Rooms

The 13 guestrooms are themed in English Georgian period style with original art work and antique furniture. They have separate living areas, writing desks and chairs, and cable TVs. Rose petals scattered in bathroom can be organised on request. Internet access is available in public areas.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• CD player
• Separate sitting area
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Multi-line phone
• Internet access - dial-up
• Internet access - surcharge
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker

• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Sewing kit
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available

Recreation

The Wellesley Hotel has a guest lounge with two billiard tables, and a fitness centre with a personal trainer, weights, treadmills, bikes, changing rooms, and showers. Circuit classes are run at the fitness centre.

The closest jogging/walking tracks are on the waterfront (500 metres), while the Botanic Gardens (2 km) are another option. There is a swimming pool 2 km from the hotel and a golf course at Lower Hutt (20 km). There is a climbing wall, roller blade hire, and bicycle hire 1 km from the hotel. The East Day Spa (500 metres) has charge back facilities to the hotel.

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

• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golfing nearby
• Ice skating nearby
• Windsurfing nearby
• Boat launch nearby
• Motor boating nearby
• Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Rowing or canoeing nearby
• Sailing nearby
• Scuba diving nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Aerobics On site
• Volleyball nearby

• Racquetball/squash nearby
• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Mountain biking nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Bird watching nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

Located in a neo-Georgian heritage listed building, this hotel maintains the feel of the original purpose of the building – a private club. It has a staircase that was imported from London and which winds its way from the lobby up to the 5th floor. Original artworks hang on the wall all the way up. The hotel’s reception area has a marble checked floor and a baby grand piano, while the club also has a guest lounge with two billiard tables and plush, upholstered sofas and armchairs. The hotel also has a fitness centre, restaurant, café, grand dining room and two function rooms. Functions can be held in the dining room, guest lounge, or two specialist function rooms. Internet access is high-speed (complimentary) in the guest lounge. The hotel is entirely smoke free.

Self parking:
$16–$25 per 24-hour period with unlimited exits in two commercial car parks within a block of the hotel.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notice.

The Wellesley Hotel has a grand dining room and two specialist conference/function rooms. Functions can also be held in the guest lounge and Wellesley café. Click the link below for more details.

Conference/function room(s): The Grand Dining Room is located at the top of the staircase on level one. It is oak panelled and can cater for up to 180 people (cocktail style). The Perham Room is located on the ground floor and is a boardroom that can seat up to 16 people. The Butterworth Room is located on level one and can cater for up to 25 people. Audiovisual equipment is available for hire.

• 24-hour front desk
• Number of rooms: 5
• Number of suites: 13
• Audio-visual equipment
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering

• Exhibit space
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking nearby
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Smoke-free property
• Tour assistance
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 pM
• Check-out time is 10 AM wkday - 11 AM wkend

Location Details

Wellington Airport (WLG): Approximate travel time is 20 minutes and distance is 10 kilometres.

Getting there: Taxis, shuttle buses, and rental cars are all available at the airport.: Car rentals are available online.(Click the links below for instructions/details).

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$20 (US$5–$15)

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 30 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): NZ$7 (US$5)

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The Frequent Flyer Bus shuttle service operates from the airport to the city every 30 minutes. It drops passengers off across the road from the hotel. Bookings are not required.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 20 minutes

Driving directions from Wellington Airport (WLG): Follow the exit signs to Wellington City. This is State Highway One. At the corner of Buckle and Taranaki Streets, turn right and follow this road for approximately 200 metres north. Turn left into Jervois Quay. Follow Jervois Quay north for approximately two kilometres. This road becomes Customhouse Quay. Turn left into Ballance Street. The Wellesley in on the left-hand side of Ballance Street.

Dining

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is choice of continental or cooked to order. Other meals are traditional English with roasts and steaks a feature of the dinner menu. Service is silver service with linen tablecloths and silverwear branded with Wellesley crest. The restaurant is lit by chandeliers, with candelabras in the windows. Animal heads are hung on the walls around the restaurant.

Winebar - Connected to restaurant and open daily for drinks and snacks.

Address

2-8 Maginnity St

Central Business District

Wellington,

New Zealand

Nearest major airport:

Wellington, New Zealand (WLG-Wellington Intl.)