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Sofitel Wellington

11 Bolton Street, Wellington, 6011

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations

    Surrounded by lush botanic gardens, Sofitel offers luxury rooms and suites featuring Sofitel MyBed and modern bathrooms with refined French amenities.

  • Culinary Delights

    Socialise in luxury at La Serre Bar and renowned restaurant Jardin Grill, serving lively food and beverage with an open kitchen showcasing Chef's artistry.

  • Wellness and Recreation

    Indulgent wellness begins at So Fit gym, offering modern treadmills, weight machines, and indoor fitness options with invigorating walks through Wellington's iconic landmarks.

To experience the perfect blend of French elegance and New Zealand's beauty, book your stay at Sofitel now.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Great location

  • Comfortable rooms

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
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Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center

Rooms & comfort

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

774 reviews
10/ 10
Fantastic experience! Wonderful service and amazing restaurant
Zana · couple · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
774 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
  • Comfortable rooms
  • Outstanding breakfast

Worth knowing — Maintenance issues · Limited breakfast service · Cold food at breakfast

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.4

    Located in a prime area with excellent access to local attractions.

  • Service9.4

    Staff went above and beyond to accommodate guests and generally received positive feedback.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    The stay was memorable and exceeded expectations, particularly during the Christmas season.

  • Room Quality9.3

    Rooms are very nice and luxurious, contributing to a comfortable stay.

  • Amenities8.9

    Facilities like gym and club lounge were good, with enough equipment for a decent workout.

  • Value for Money8.8

    Overall experience felt worth the price, considering the level of service.

  • Cleanliness8.4

    The hotel is spotless, but there were issues with cleanliness when the light fitting fell.

  • Food and Beverage8.4

    Breakfast service had issues, but the food quality, such as the omelets, was praised.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

83% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

9.0774 reviews
  • Will be back next time in Wellington 5stars from

    10/10

    Zana · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Fantastic experience! Wonderful service and amazing restaurant”

  • Guest review

    4/10

    Hopkins-OÇonnor · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “Breakfast was and dinner was great”

  • Our go to place when staying in Wellington

    10/10

    Fiona · couple · 2026-10-18

    “Such comfortable beds and luxurious and spacious room. Very friendly and helpful staff”

  • Warm and comfy.

    10/10

    Blair Crosbie · couple · 2026-10-11

    “Great nights sleep on exceptional bed. Location is great for a walk over the top of motorway through to botanical gardens. The rooms are plush and comfortable with great views. Car parking is easy, especially at weekends, plus a valet service.”

  • Easy and would recommend

    8/10

    Shona · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Central to city and easy to find”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Porter · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Comfortable Convenient”

  • Nice enough hotel for quick work trip

    7/10

    Helen · solo traveller · 2026-09-08

    “Comfortable room and bed. Gym is good, and room service is good”

  • Comfy. Cozy. Caring.

    10/10

    Abby · couple · 2026-09-02

    “Omg. They ran out of Aperol. And when I came down the next day, they had bought more Aperol. Love.”

  • Delightful friendly hotel in an excellent city location

    9/10

    Suzanne · couple · 2026-09-01

    “All the staff are lovely, very helpful and responsive”

  • Enjoyed the stay

    8/10

    Keith · solo traveller · 2026-08-24

  • Awesome!

    10/10

    Natalie · family with children · 2026-08-07

    “Nicley appointed room, very comfortable”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Jane · couple · 2026-07-16

    “Professional, friendly staff. Comfortable bed with great linen!”

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