Finding a place to sleep in Wellington often means wrestling with limited street parking and pricey central garages. These hotels and motels solve that problem upfront by including a free car park with your room, so you can drop your bags and head straight out to explore the waterfront or catch a film at the Embassy Theatre. Budget for roughly $100-$160 NZD per night for a double room, with rates varying based on proximity to Lambton Quay and the airport.
Most free-parking options sit a short drive from the CBD rather than directly on Courtenay Place, but staying in suburbs like Newlands or near Evans Bay puts you on main bus routes and within easy reach of Te Papa. Properties like Apollo Lodge and Capital View Motor Inn balance walkable locations with off-street parking, while Richmond Guest House offers a quieter, adults-only alternative near Freyberg Beach. If you arrive by car, book early-several motels operate on a first-come, first-served basis for their parking spaces.