Sofitel Wellington 5 stars

Name: Sofitel Wellington - Luxury Hotel Accommodation in CBD | Accor - ALL
Address: 11 Bolton Street, WELLINGTON, 6011, NZ
Telephone: +6444722001
Rating: 4.8

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 4.8/5 1,916 reviews

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11 Bolton Street, 6011 WELLINGTON, New Zealand

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Sofitel Wellington

French luxury and local cuisine in the world's most exciting city

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 Sofitel Fitness, 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, Botanical Gardens, and Cable Car.

Wellington, a vibrant capital city, offers a perfect mix of stylish bars, a vibrant art scene, and cultural treasures like Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum.

We welcome you to Sofitel Wellington, where timeless elegance and exceptional service await. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining, and a memorable stay in the heart of New Zealand's vibrant capital.

Liam Craughwell, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Near Wellington Botanical Gardens; ideally located in the business and government precinct
Jardin Grill restaurant. Beloved by locals and guests alike.
La Serre Bar. A chic lounge bar, specialising in local gins.
Club Sofitel executive lounge.
Qualmark Gold Star Sustainable Tourism Rating

Our accommodation(s)

Room

CLASSIC ROOM, 1 Queen Bed, Complimentary WiFi

2 pers. max
20 m² / 215 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

SUPERIOR ROOM, 1 Queen Bed, Work Desk, Complimentary WiFi

3 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

SUPERIOR ROOM, 1 King Bed, Work Desk, Complimentary WiFi

3 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Hills view

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Room

SUPERIOR ROOM, 2 Single Beds, Work Desk, Complimentary WiFi

3 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

ACCESSIBLE CLASSIC ROOM, 1 Queen Bed, Complimentary WiFi

2 pers. max
21 m² / 226 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View
Accessible room

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Room

LUXURY ROOM, Club Sofitel Access, 1 King Bed

3 pers. max
32 m² / 344 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

Executive room with Club Access

3 pers. max
28 m² / 301 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Suite

PRESTIGE SUITE, 1 King Size Bed, City View

3 pers. max
64 m² / 688 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Suite

OPERA SUITE, 1 King Size Bed, Skyline Views

3 pers. max
71 m² / 764 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View or Ocean/Sea view
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Room

ACCESSIBLE CLASSIC ROOM, 1 Queen Bed, Complimentary WiFi

2 pers. max
21 m² / 226 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View
Accessible room

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Hotel location

Sofitel Wellington

11 Bolton Street
6011 WELLINGTON
New Zealand

GPS:-41.279693, 174.774617

+64 4 472 2001

+64 4 472 2550

WELLINGTON RAILWAY

Railway station

Access: 750 m / 0.47 mi 15 min walk / 3 min drive

WELLINGTON MUSEUM

Museums

Access: 900 m / 0.56 mi 11 min walk / 4 min drive

BOTANIC GARDENS

Botanical gardens

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 12 min walk / 1 min drive

WATERFRONT

Tourist attraction

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 12 min walk / 4 min drive

CABLE CAR

Tourist attraction

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 9 min walk / 6 min drive

WESTPAC STADIUM

Sports centre

Access: 2 km / 1.24 mi 19 min walk / 5 min drive

COURTNEY PLACE

Restaurant and cafe district

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 12 min walk / 4 min drive

SHOPPING PRECINCT

Shopping district

Access: 1 km / 0.62 mi 4 min walk / 1 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 02:00 PM - Check out up to 11:00 AM

On site

Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

Near the property

Car park

JARDIN GRILL

The upmarket, relaxed restaurant is ideal for elegant dining. Gather with friends, clients and colleagues to dine in the theatre of our Chefs creating mouth-watering dishes from a wood-fired grill through to delectable desserts.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 3
Surface of the largest room: 78 m² / 839.584 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 80
Maximum capacity for banquets: 48

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ALL Rating 4.8/5 1,916 reviews

C. C. C. Business - 8/13/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Bonjour Kia Ora M. C., Thank you so much for your lovely review and for continuing to choose to stay with us. We’re delighted to hear that you consistently enjoy your visits and that our food, rooms, and staff continue to meet your expectations. Your kind words mean a great deal to our entire team, and we’re especially pleased to know that you always have a great experience with us. We truly appreciate your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay very soon! Kind Regards, Mandar Yelwande, Duty Manager, Sofitel Wellington.

Anil P. Business - 8/13/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Bonjour Kia Ora M. P., Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent staff, first-class restaurant, and five-star rooms. It’s great to know you also appreciated our location, just a short walk from the city and waterfront bars. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back in September. We can’t wait to see you again! Kind Regards, Mandar Yelwande, Duty Manager, Sofitel Wellington.

Chris C. Couples - 8/12/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Bonjour Kia Ora M. Chris, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your three-day stay with us. We’re delighted to hear that you had a very pleasant stay, appreciated the upgrade, and found the hotel to be very clean overall. We sincerely apologise for the condition of the wallpaper in the entrance hallway and for the area behind the entrance door not meeting our usual standards. We completely understand your comments, and we agree that the damaged wallpaper is not in keeping with the appearance we strive to maintain. Your feedback has been shared with our housekeeping and maintenance teams so these areas can be addressed. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for an even more enjoyable stay in the future. Kind Regards, Mandar Yelwande, Duty Manager, Sofitel Wellington.

Jenny R. Couples - 8/12/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Bonjour Kia Ora M. Jenny, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us from start to finish. We’re especially pleased to hear that Wade, our bartender, made a positive impression during your stay. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. He will be thrilled to know he helped make your visit special. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind Regards, Mandar Yelwande, Duty Manager, Sofitel Wellington.

Helen M. Business - 8/12/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Web-users rating

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292 reviews 9/10 Location
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Check-in at Sofitel Wellington starts at 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. For more flexibility, many hotels offer the late check-out option, allowing you to enjoy your stay longer. Indeed, members of the ALL Accor loyalty program benefit from preferential conditions and late check-out. If you are not a member, you can also request a late check-out when booking online, upon arrival or directly at the front desk the day before or the day of departure. A late departure can sometimes be offered until 1-2 PM.

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Yes, Sofitel Wellington regularly offers special deals and discounts, mainly accessible through our ALL Accor loyalty program. By becoming a free member, you benefit from preferential rates year-round, often 5% to 10% off. You can also take advantage of exclusive offers sometimes up to 30% or 40% off stays for certain periods. To maximize your savings, check the Deals section on all.accor.com, sign up for newsletters to receive the best offers by email, be flexible with your dates and book directly via the website or the ALL Accor app, to enjoy the best guaranteed rates and earn loyalty points.

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