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James Cook Hotel

Hotel in Wellington

HotelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)
Opened
1972
Rooms
269
Brand
Grand Chancellor Hotels

Location Excellent location — 29 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

Set in Wellington, James Cook Hotel is a hotel. On-site you'll find free Wi-Fi and wheelchair access. It sits close to The Old Bank Clock and New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, around 5.6 km from Wellington Airport.

Amenities

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • The Old Bank Clock0.2 km
  • New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts0.3 km
  • Wellington Museum0.3 km
  • New Zealand Portrait Gallery0.3 km
  • Page0.3 km
  • AVID gallery0.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 220 places to eat🛒 4 supermarkets💊 9 pharmacies & clinics🚌 4 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Wellington Airport (WLG) 5.6 km → all hotels near WLG
Nearest station
Lambton0.0 km
Nearest beach
Freyberg Beach1.4 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 13.4 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
NZD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to James Cook Hotel?

From James Cook Hotel, the nearest station, Lambton, is about 0.0 km away; Wellington Airport (WLG) is around 5.6 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is James Cook Hotel from the beach?

The nearest beach, Freyberg Beach, is about 1.4 km from James Cook Hotel in a straight line.

Does James Cook Hotel have wifi?

Yes — James Cook Hotel offers free wi-fi, wheelchair access.

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