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66 Oriental Parade | Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Ranked #3 of 50 hotels in Wellington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013
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Wanaka, New Zealand
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

This upmarket, boutique hotel is excellent value for a reasonable price. I've stayed several times in various rooms - each has its own vibe with great kiwi decor, cloud comfy beds and fab bathrooms. The reception area doubles as a great breakfast arena. Yummy breakfast - so much better than big hotel breakfast buffets or soggy room service toast. Barista... More

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Perth, Australia
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10 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

On a business trip with my wife, the larger room we stayed in was massive, with a huge bathroom. It was laid out more for appearances than functionality. The taps were oddly located. The shelf above the sinks was too narrow to be really useful. There were insufficient places to hang towels, so we hung them over the centrally located... More

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Alan_from_Ohtel, Owner at Ohtel, responded to this review
June 16, 2013

Hi Brendan, Thanks for your design critique of the hotel. As you point out, there is a fine line balancing form and function. Others have commented about towel hooks and shelf space in the bathrooms, so I have had a solution for each of these fabricated to be installed shortly. I am also working on a stylish enclosure to some... More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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55 reviews 55 reviews
11 hotel reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

This is a real jewel in the capital's crown. Beautiful rooms - though the curtain instead of a door for the bathroom was a bit of a challenge. Great friendly hotel team, too. Wellington is such a great city to walk in and not worry about the car so we parked up at Te Papa and left it there for... More

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UK
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41 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

Gorgeous room with balcony overlooking the park and Te Papa museum. Furnishings were 60's and modern fitments, very nice. No door to bathroom, curtain screen only as part of the design. There was a bar downstairs and free Wifi. Breakfast was available at extra charge. If you have a car, the valet parking was costly ( it seemed to us)... More

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

I stayed at the Ohtel for 5 nights at the beginning of this month and loved it! My room for the first four nights was Room 10, a Deluxe room with a fabulous view over Waitangi park towards Te Papa, (the museum of New Zealand). The room was super comfortable, with a great bed and really comfy and stylish mid-century... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Lovley small boutique hotel, great lcoation. Very funky. Not so sure about the curtain instead of a door to the bathroom, but anyway... Breakfast could be improved but all in all a great stay, staff and owners very friendly.

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights recently to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. I couldn't recommend this more highly for a couples break. The rooms are beautifully appointed and have complimentary Wi-Fi. The bed was very comfortable and all linen was good quality. There is a cafe/bar in the lobby - while we didn't have breakfast or... More

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Kerikeri, New Zealand
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6 hotel reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

When you go away to a hotel you expect a certain level of service, ambiance and luxury for your money, often though it doesn't happen. But I can honestly say that the Ohtel has exceeded all my expectations. We were were there for 4 nights and I assumed we were the only people in the hotel as we did not... More

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6 hotel reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

We stayed here so that we can get to Te Papa quickly. It was walking distance from the hotel. If you're not already aware, Wellington is a very 'windy' city. Very Windy! This hotel is near Te Papa and the bay front restaurants are also walking disctance. Although, depending on where you're you may not be able to walk in... More

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Northwest Territories, Canada
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8 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Hip and fun! This hotel has it all. Incredible staff, super rooms and great amenities. Loved the location. Good beds and fine folk. What more could anyone want? Retro cool place with great touches including decent morning coffees and oh so close to the incredible Te Papa museum.

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Address: 66 Oriental Parade | Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Wellington
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in Wellington
#4 Romantic Hotels in Wellington
#5 Family Hotels in Wellington
#9 Business Hotels in Wellington
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ohtel's exclusive seaside location provides stunning views over Waitangi Park, Te Papa and the Inner harbour. Run by the owner and a select group of friendly, unpretentious staff, Ohtel provides convenience and luxury with an eco-friendly conscience. Experience contemporary New Zealand design, coupled with original "mid-century" furnishings throughout the lobby and ten spacious suites. Enjoy regionally sourced, gourmet food and beverages in room, or in our intimate lobby. Ohtel, sophisticated urban chic. Free Wi-Fi & local calls, King-sized beds, 55+ Sky channels, air-con, solar hot water... ... more   less 
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