Ron and Linda🇳🇿
19 Sept 2026
A friendly, comfortable hotel for our fab few days in Wellington
Pros: Great location, comfortable bed and good shower, friendly and helpful staff Cons: The bathroom needed an extractor fan
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Wellington Central · Wellington · New Zealand
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
From NZ$203 a night — varies by your dates
147 The Terrace, 6011View on mapExcellent
9,681 reviews
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About this hotel
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is a 5-star hotel in Wellington, New Zealand.
Luxurious Accommodation James Cook Hotel offers fully refurbished Executive King or Twin Rooms, providing a comfortable stay with modern amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, and stunning city or harbour views. Convenient Location Situated in the heart of Wellington, guests can easily explore popular attractions like Cuba Street and Courtenay Place within a short walk. Direct elevator access to Lambton Quay makes shopping and sightseeing a breeze. Dining with a View Indulge in delicious buffet or à la carte dining at the 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar while enjoying panoramic harbour views. For a more casual experience, Sojourn Café offers a contemporary menu with live piano music to elevate your dining experience. Experience luxury and convenience at James Cook Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay!
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Hannah🇳🇿
19 Sept 2026
Convenient location with everything we needed
Pros: Great location, comfortable room Cons: Quite expensive for what it is
Holly🇳🇿
19 Sept 2026
Location great next to chemist and supermarket close walk to wharf
Julia🇳🇿
19 Sept 2026
Despite great location wouldn’t stay again
Pros: Location is excellent, easy access to Lambton Quay. Cons: Inward facing room. Had to keep curtains pulled as you look directly into room opposite. Can’t see outside from room. Outdated bathroom, small shower over bath. Aircon is sooo loud had to tirn off to sleep :(
Jenny🇳🇿
19 Sept 2026
Very nice room
Pros: Central city Cons: N:a
Typical weather
October here averages 12°C, with around 77 mm of rain across the month.
Climate data: NASA POWER
Twenty-year averages for this area, not a forecast.
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Airports
- Wellington International Airport (WLG)7.3 km by road