The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Wellington

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Wellington

Visiting Wellington for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Wellington, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Wellington based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Wellington for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Wellington before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Wellington for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Wellington for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Lady Loch Country House

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

Located at Po Box 1152, Lady Loch Country House has great rooms from $85 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, and cooking classes at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Ons Stee Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Wellington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Ons Stee Bed and Breakfast which has nice rooms starting at $55. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Berg en Dalstreet 11. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 km from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator


Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate

Guest House with prices starting at $78 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Diemersfontein Wine & Country Estate to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $78. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at R301, Jan Van Riebek Drive. You'll also find mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, a winery, and a hot tub which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.9 km from the center of town. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Playground


Dunstone Country House

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $106, Dunstone Country House, at Bovlei Road provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a microwave. It's located just 6.3 km from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate

Guest House with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Wellington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Val Du Charron Wine & Leisure Estate has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a bar, parking, breakfast, and hiking. The great rooms here start at $56 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Farm 256 Groenberg , Bovlei Road. Furthermore, it also offers child care, laundry services, a winery, a spa, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 5.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


The Coach House at Val du Charron

Guest House with prices starting at $188 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

The great guest rating of The Coach House at Val du Charron is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $188, and it's located at Bovlei Road. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a winery, and a spa and wellness center which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Private pool
  • Playground


Sauvignon Country Lodge

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Wellington
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Sauvignon Country Lodge because it has great rooms that start at $44. It has an outdoor pool, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and mountain views, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Farm Number 13747 Addy Road. Only 1.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Cummings Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Cummings Guesthouse offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $46 (before taxes). It's located at 20 Cummings Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a pool table, laundry facilities, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Franschhoek, and Paarl.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Wellington, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Wellington, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Wellington, Best Hotels for One Week in Wellington, or Best Hotels for One Night in Wellington.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Wellington?

Wellington Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$82

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Wellington. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Wellington based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $82. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Wellington.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $188
  • 4-star hotels: $76
  • 3-star hotels: $56


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