Have a laidback, luxurious stay

Meaning ‘sunset glow’, Kokomea has a sweeping outlook over Kapiti Island and the Kāpiti Coast. An hour’s drive north of Wellington, you access these secluded lodgings via back country roads and farmland before taking a final 10-minute walk through native bush. Once you arrive at the PurePod, privacy and tranquillity are all around, with no neighbours to interrupt the peace except the native bird life. With three glass sides and a glass roof — the eco-cabin is the perfect way to reconnect with nature. Go to bed and watch the stars. Accommodating two guests at a time it’s big on luxuries and seclusion.

QT Wellington is a fusion of flamboyance, art, luxury, and convenience. This is the ideal hub for cultural connoisseurs or those who want a unique stayover in New Zealand’s cultural capital. Its eclectic art collection covers nationally significant artists through to the quirky and fun. The 180 rooms in this five-star hotel range from self-contained apartments to plush individualised rooms. Take high tea or enjoy a sumptuous meal at the award-winning restaurant Hippopotamus. Hang out in the elegant lobby lounge and sip on a cocktail or take advantage of your proximity to the waterfront and entertainment district. QT Wellington is the perfect way to spoil yourself.

If you inhale deeply at The Intrepid Hotel, can you smell cocoa? Originally the 1909 building housed Cadbury Brothers’ Wellington office and warehouse. Today it pedals a different sort of luxury to chocolate — a boutique hotel. Its 18 individualised rooms are spread across three floors. All are beautifully appointed with handmade rugs and original artwork. On the ground floor through an elegant lobby, you’ll find Puffin, an intimate wine bar. It’s the perfect place to relax after a busy day but get a booth quick — it’s a popular haunt for many Wellingtonians. Being on Ghuznee Street, it’s in the bohemian Cuba precinct so it’s well patronised.

A beautifully restored historic 1928 building provides the setting for DoubleTree by Hilton. The scene is set when you walk into their beautifully refurbished Art Deco-inspired lobby — the Chicago-style architectural elements like marble, copper and wood continue throughout.

Whether you choose a guest room, a spacious superior room, or a luxe suite, all feature original high ceilings and are beautifully equipped with all the modern amenities of a world-class hotel. This stylish hotel also plays host to award-winning restaurant Spring Kitchen, it’s definitely worth booking in a meal. DoubleTree has immense pride in who they are, delivering outstanding service every time.

The Wellington Botanic Gardens are two blocks away and when you enter Sofitel it feels like the gardens followed you in. Decorated to bring the outside indoors this hotel balances French style with flora and fauna themes. Walking through the 129-room hotel it is easy to see how it has earned five stars. Bathrooms have rainfall showers, superior rooms have personal espresso machines, and staff go the extra mile to make your stay just right.

Whether it’s enjoying The Green Room bar or having dinner downstairs at Jardin Grill, Sofitel consistently delivers a high-quality experience for its guests.

Naumi’s 62 rooms are outsized, more like a studio apartment than a hotel guestroom, ensuring the most comfortable stay. The colour palette is wild with a refined edge. Bold colour blocking takes inspiration from nature: lilac, avocado green, rusty red, subtle turmeric, like the colours of a Wellington sunset. This attention to design and detail is a common thread through every aspect of Naumi Hotel. Sharing a cocktail bar and restaurant with its sister hotel Naumi Studio next door, the complex creates a luxurious experience for the traveller who wants a unique stay in the capital.

This private coastal retreat, located 30 minutes from Wellington city, features two bedrooms, a wood burner and an outdoor hot tub nestled within native bush overlooking the ocean. Spectacular west-facing views offer the perfect vantage point for watching the sunset and the waves breaking on the rocks below.

You can then sit down to an exceptional meal prepared by Boomrock’s chef. Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a weekend with friends Pipinui Point will provide on-site experiences guaranteed to take your breath away. From cliff-top walks and scenic flights to clay bird shooting and an Audi racetrack experience. You’ll savour every moment.