The Bay Plaza Hotel, WellingtonThe Bay Plaza Hotel in Wellington, New Zealand has a corrected score of 2.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 54 of 58 hotels we score in Wellington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 1.1. Rooms from about $107 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Bay Plaza Hotel is a 3.5-star eco-certified property located on Oriental Parade in Wellington. It contains 76 large rooms that overlook the harbour, Mount Victoria, and the city skyline. The hotel serves business travellers and families, offering meeting rooms, a business centre, and pet-friendly accommodation. Guests can access a cocktail bar, on-site restaurant, and room service. While the location is central and near Te Papa Museum, on-site parking requires an additional fee of $20 per night. The rooms include satellite and Freeview cable TV alongside tea and coffee making facilities. It is a practical choice for those wanting to stay near the central business district.What stands out

Harbour and mountain views

Eco-certified status

Close to Te Papa Museum

Pet friendly rooms

Watch out for

Paid on-site parking

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