CityLife Wellington
300 Lambton Quay (vehicle entrance 14 Gilmer Tce), 5010 Wellington, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2572 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
the location, the comfort and the warmth. a quiet and very central place to stay in the city.

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Citylife Wellington offers modern 4-star accommodations in the heart of Wellington’s trendy shopping area of Lambton Quay. It features a fully equipped fitness center and guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi access. Guests at CityLife Wellington Hotel can choose between studios with open-plan sleeping and living areas, or larger 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with separate living rooms and kitchens. All accommodations includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a DVD player, refrigerator and microwave. Each bathroom features a hairdryer and Manuka Spa toiletries. Selected local restaurants can deliver dinner directly to your room. Citylife Wellington is just 1 minute’s walk from the Lambton Quay Cable Car terminal. TSB Arena, Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal and the waterfront are a 5-minute walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
CityLife Wellington has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 2, 2009- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar

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See what guests loved the most:
- Tatiana
New Zealand
“the location, the comfort and the warmth. a quiet and very central place to stay in the city.” - Ryan
United States of America
“The location was great, and the staff was very accommodating.” - Karren
New Zealand
“Location in the heart of the CBD was good and right by the bus stops. Very clean and tidy.” - JJennifer
New Zealand
“Rooms were big i think I got upgraded to two room which I didn't really need. Surprised there was full kitchen and laundry which again I didn't need but nice to know if anyone from out of town asks me I can recommend you.” - Lauren
New Zealand
“2bdrm apartment was so spacious. The room had everything, including heaters, 2 TVs, washer and dryer, 2 toilets, dishwasher and was serviced daily. The beds were perfect size and so comfy. Surprisingly quiet for Lambton Quay facing (although stay...” - Globaltravels-1
United States of America
“Wonderful location, very nice suite, clean, well equipped, comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and helpful, always a smile and a pleasant greeting.” - Brenda
United States of America
“The location was awesome.....walking distance to everything. The beds were comfortable and the staff was helpful.” - Beverly
United States of America
“Location was excellent, right in the middle of the shopping district downtown. Also liked having the toilet room in the main bedroom, this was a nice surprise.” - Poto
New Zealand
“I chose CityLife for location to business commitments. The bed was amazing, spotless as usual.” - Becky
United States of America
“The downtown location was perfect. There was a grocery store a few doors down. Walking distance to great restaurants and to the waterfront. The Northern Explorer train station was also walking distance.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Is there a separate tumble dryer in the room? Or a washing machine/tumble dryer combo?
Hi There, Our One and Two Bedroom Suites comes with a washing machine and a separate dryer.Answered on 17 May 2021Do you have a unit with 4 separate beds
Hi There, Unfortunately, we do not have suites that has 4 separate beds. However, we would recommend our Two Bedroom Suite (1 Queen 2 Single) with an ..Answered on 10 March 2021is free parking available?
Car parking is available for all guests on a first come first serve basis. You can use our vehicles entrance on 14 Gilmer Terrace. Upon check in our r..Answered on 6 April 2021Hello is there a full kitchenette with all the rooms? i.e a hobb, sink and fridge
Hi there, thank you for getting in touch with us. We have full kitchenette in all our 1 and 2 Bedroom Suites except for our Studio Rooms.Answered on 14 December 2020Your 2bdrm suites would it have 2 singles in 1 of the room
Hi there, Our Two Bedroom suite does have an option of (2 Queen) or (1 Queen 2 Single). However it is subject to availablity.Answered on 4 August 2021Hello I’m booking for 1 adult and 2 children both 13 yrs old. Would I need to ask for an extra bed to be added at an extra price? TY
Hi there, we would suggest our Two Bedroom Executive Suite for 1 adult 2 children (13yrs old) instead of One Bedroom Exec. As one bedroom only comes w..Answered on 25 May 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Amenities of CityLife WellingtonGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- CD player
- DVD player
- Telephone
- TV
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- CCTV in common areas
- Key card access
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Fitness center
- English
- Hindi
- Turkish
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about 120.17USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
CityLife Wellington accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Please note there is a strict “No Party Policy” at the property.
Please note that CityLife Wellington requires full accommodations plus a $50 credit card pre-authorization or cash deposit upon check in.
Due to Covid-19, Living Room for breakfast is currently unavailable. However, alternative arrangements have been made. Please speak to reception on arrival.
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about 120.17USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about CityLife Wellington
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Check-in at CityLife Wellington is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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CityLife Wellington is 1,650 feet from the center of Wellington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at CityLife Wellington include:
- Studio
- Suite
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CityLife Wellington offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Happy hour
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The prices at CityLife Wellington may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.