Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Property highlights

About this property

Museum Apartment Hotel offers a fusion of luxurious art, technology and indulgence. It features an eclectic collection of New Zealand art and features a restaurant, heated indoor pool and a day spa. Free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel. Each of the rooms at Museum Apartment Hotel include abstract lines and playful patterns. Surrounded by urban hills, the air-conditioned rooms and studios are fitted with a work desk, ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some apartments feature harbor views. Guests can swim in the heated pool or unwind in the sauna room. Museum Apartment Hotel has a well-equipped fitness center with treadmills and exercise bicycles. Featuring stunning views of Wellington’s beautiful harbor, Hippopotamus Restaurant is open daily for breakfast. The Cocktail Bar and Restaruant are open for dinner Thursday to Sunday, and high tea is served Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Museum Apartment Hotel is a 3-minute walk from dining options at Courtenay Place, and a 10-minute walk from the Wellington Waterfront. Wellington Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
Independent Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Independent Collection

  • Located in the best-rated area in Wellington, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Katherine
New Zealand New Zealand
“Large spacious rooms with excellent facilities. Lots of windows for good light. The pool is great !!!”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great location. Outstanding art collection. Quirky bar/restaurant. Great harbour views. Comfortable room”
Gihan
Australia Australia
“Beautiful location, elegant apartment, spacious rooms, and well-equipped kitchenette - nothing to fault, really. I think this is part of the QT hotels group, which is known for its themed hotels. And this was along the same lines.”
Tracey
New Zealand New Zealand
“The pool, spa and sauna were a fantastic addition to our trip! We just love staying here. So close to town too! We will be back. Staff are so professional, helpful and kind 10/10”
Dolores
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room was beautiful, the bed super comfortable and the apartment was so close to a number of restaurants and activities. The restaurant onsite had a great breakfast!”
Bruno
Canada Canada
“The location and the amenities in the hotel and the kitchen facilities in the room”
Jo
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location is great, staff are wonderful. Only gripe would be there are no longer Nespresso machines in the rooms so had to go to the Hippopotamus restaurant for early morning coffee.”
Albrow
Canada Canada
“Excellent location and a very cool hotel. The lobby area is very neat with the exhibitions and the bar available. The function rooms also seemed to be a very cool experience and there were tidy fitness facilities”
Beth
United States United States
“Perfect location, spacious room, very clean, beautiful hotel. This felt more like a full size airbnb condo. Front desk staff were all very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend staying here!”
Christine
United States United States
“Responsive and kind staff, well equipped room (in addition to full kitchen, there was a washer/DRYER combo), exceptional location just across the street from the Te Papa Museum, excellent food in the attached restaurant, the Gallery Lounge. The...”

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House rules

Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you need to put your travel plans on hold, you can relax knowing you're covered with fully flexible cancellation. For more information about flexible COVID cancellation and health & safety, please contact the Hotel directly to discuss or read our Terms of Use.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card. Please note that this property requires a NZD 300 credit card pre-authorization upon check in to cover any incidental charges.

Please note that on-site parking is subject to availability and can not be guaranteed.Access to the car park is via Cable Street. To pre-book valet parking you can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. If you have pre-booked valet parking please pull up to the main entrance and leave your car keys with the concierge.

For group bookings of more than 10 rooms / guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

This hotel continues to support and be guided by government public health advice https://covid19.govt.nz. Please check the guidelines before you book to be clear on the requirements for hotel stays.

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.

Please inform Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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