Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sofitel Wellington
Surrounded by lush botanic gardens, Sofitel blends French 'art de vivre' with New Zealand's capital beauty. The 5-star hotel is central to Parliament's precinct, premium shopping and Sky Stadium. Guest sanctuaries of luxury rooms and suites feature Sofitel MyBed and modern bathrooms with refined French amenities. Indulge in Club Sofitel enjoying the rituals of breakfast, all day refreshments, Le Goûter afternoon tea and Apero Chic canapés.
Socialise in luxury at La Serre Bar and renowned restaurant Jardin Grill, serving lively food and beverage with an open kitchen show casing Chefs artistry of a Manuka and apple wood fired Grill.
Indulgent wellness begins at So Fit gym, a haven of modern treadmills, weight and resistance machines. Include indoor fitness with invigorating walks through Wellington’s iconic landmarks The Beehive, Te Papa Museum, Wellington Botanical Gardens, Cable Car, Zealandia Sanctuary, and Cuba Street.
Boasting state-of-the-art intelligent technology and with all meeting spaces conveniently located on the first floor, your function is guaranteed to elegantly unfold into a truly memorable experience surpassing all expectations. As you enter the resplendent lobby, an inviting staircase leads you upstairs to the extravagant pre–conference area boasting three refined event spaces.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Situated in the best rated area in Wellington, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Rooms with:
City view
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Annie
Singapore
“I'm very grateful for the attention to detail in the room setup. It was a pleasant surprise to see the housekeeping team recognized I was a single guest and prepared the room accordingly with just one set of towels and amenities. This...”
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Nils
Germany
“Everything as expected - friendly staff, spacious rooms. Location could be a bit more central if staying in Wellington for holiday purposes, but in principle everything is well accessable.”
Adrienne
New Zealand
“It’s got a great location and it’s always well run”
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Jo
New Zealand
“Nothing was too much trouble-comfy bed excellent room service”
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Paula
New Zealand
“Great location - stayed in town for the night for the Rugby”
Connolly
Australia
“Sofitel was beautiful and the staff were very helpful”
Philip
United Kingdom
“The staff were exceptional and super helpful and accommodating. The breakfast service was great, chefs were awesome. The wait staff remembered our drinks orders and helped us with requests. They surprised us as we told them we were on our...”
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Anna
New Zealand
“Very welcoming, warm, tidy and modern. Good facilities and clean.”
Debtk
New Zealand
“I recently stayed at the Sofitel in Wellington, and it was an exceptional experience. The service has improved significantly, making it a standout choice in the city. The kitchen deserves special mention, the food was fantastic and the Friday...”
Teiyana
New Zealand
“The staff were exceptional and made my partners birthday special! Really impressed with the room. It was beautiful, clean and the nice touches before bed by the staff was so nice to come back too.
Could not recommend more. Will be booking again!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Jardin Grill
Cuisine
International
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Sofitel Wellington takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$114. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Our priority is to maintain a safe environment for our guests. In line with current Government requirements, face coverings are required in all indoor settings (except during drinking/dining and for children under 12 years). The policy will be reviewed in line with changing Government requirements. Jardin Grill the hotels restaurant will be closed on Mondays for lunch and dinner until further notice. The hotels Food & Beverage services in Room Service, La Serre Bar all day dining and Sofitel club remain in place. Jardin Grill, a leading Wellington premium dining restaurant continues to trade Tuesday to Sunday evenings throughout.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Singapore“I'm very grateful for the attention to detail in the room setup. It was a pleasant surprise to see the housekeeping team recognized I was a single guest and prepared the room accordingly with just one set of towels and amenities. This...”
Germany“Everything as expected - friendly staff, spacious rooms. Location could be a bit more central if staying in Wellington for holiday purposes, but in principle everything is well accessable.”
New Zealand“It’s got a great location and it’s always well run”
Australia“Sofitel was beautiful and the staff were very helpful”
United Kingdom“The staff were exceptional and super helpful and accommodating. The breakfast service was great, chefs were awesome. The wait staff remembered our drinks orders and helped us with requests. They surprised us as we told them we were on our...”
