About this property

Surrounded by lush botanic gardens, Sofitel blends French 'art de viver' 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. Socialize 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Sofitel
Hotel chain/brand
Sofitel

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Located in the best-rated area in Wellington, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

    • 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


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Clare
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location, design and general ambience of the hotel are perfect. The bedroom was comfortable, warm and well appointed.
  • Robyn
    Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
    I loved the room as it was a very big room, spacious and the bed was too comfortable but spent less time sleeping as I was there for work. But loved the room as it was my home for the few days I was there
  • Anne
    Philippines Philippines
    Great staff, excellent service. Interior is well designed, beautiful interior. Food in their restaurant is excellent, breakfast was amazing, one of the best in my travels.
  • Yixin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room is clean and so comfortable. GOOD SERVICE offered by staff.
  • Ernestine
    United States United States
    Room, bathroom, bed, pillows, refrigerator, kitchen, staff was outstanding, bar, restaurant and hamburgers were outstanding
  • Adrienne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It’s got a great location and it’s always well run
  • Jo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nothing was too much trouble-comfy bed excellent room service
  • Paula
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location - stayed in town for the night for the Rugby
  • Connolly
    Australia Australia
    Sofitel was beautiful and the staff were very helpful
  • Philip
    United Kingdom 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...

Hotel area info

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 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $119. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.