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If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Wellington, expand your search to find motels in the surrounding area or let Expedia help you find something similar from over 266 hotels and other accommodations. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.

Settlers Motor Lodge: Stay within a short 9-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi, parking, and an area shuttle. Dupont Executive Motels: Free WiFi, free parking, and a computer station are available during your stay. It’s located within a short 10-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Southgate Motor Inn: Enjoy access to the free WiFi and laundry facilities, as well as room amenities like a Smart TV. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa. Halswell Lodge - Motel: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Te Papa and Cuba Street Mall. Free WiFi and parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a Smart TV. Marksman Motor Inn: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Take your pick from 18 inexpensive motels in Wellington.

Take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants and charming cafes while you’re sightseeing. Visitors to Wellington love its shops, museums, and gardens. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Botanic Gardens, Waitangi Park, and Oriental Bay Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Wellington Zoo, Museum of Wellington City and Sea, and Carter Observatory. Some historical places you might want to see include Te Aro Pa, Parliament House, and Antrim House.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Wellington to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Wellington is 39 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Wellington to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), which is located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) away. Otherwise, look for flights into Paraparaumu (PPQ), which is 28.9 mi (46.5 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.