About this property

James Cook Hotel is located in the heart of Wellington, just 500 metres from Lambton Harbour. It features a fitness centre and a restaurant with harbour views. James Cook Wellington is just 15 minutes’ walk from both Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Wellington International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The hotel offers direct elevator access to Lambton Quay. Enjoy the full refurbishment when you stay in the Executive King or Twin Rooms. All air-conditioned rooms come with en suite bathrooms and work desks. Each room includes free WiFi, cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature city or harbour views. Facilities at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor include a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Hotel guests have access to Les Mills fitness centre on Lambton Quay. The 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar offers buffet or à la carte dining stunning harbour views. Sojourn Café features a contemporary à la carte menu. A pianist plays live in Whitby’s & Sojourn several days a week.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in Wellington, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Buffet

    • Parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kimberly
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great room, clean, tidy, view. No toilet brush. Not easy to control room temperature.
  • Sue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I love the parking and the old world glamour appeal
  • Vikki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beds were super comfy, room super clean and very quiet. Loved the downtown location.
  • Kino
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I liked the staffs service finding what’s best for me as I needed two beds
  • Lee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely staff, ken at reception was awesome and very helpful
  • Jade-jasmine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, rooms and value for money. Happy to store bags before and after check out which was a big relief.
  • Debbie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Close to the waterfront, always clean, very friendly staff.
  • Janet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cleanliness and the little touches like the herbal tea at night. The harbour lounge was fantastic!
  • Maryanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great service. Lovely staff who were very helpful.
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    Rooms were nicely refurbished and very clean. Location was great, right on Lambton Quay

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Whitbys Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$58. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.64% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB credit card or prepayment with debit card.

Please note that there is a 3.35% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card or prepayment with debit card.

Please note that James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor requires a credit card imprint or a NZD $100 per night cash/credit card deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. If using a debit card or cash, the total cost of the reservation is payable upon check in, plus the bond.

Please note that non-refundable reservations will be charged at the time of booking.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.