James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

147 The Terrace, Wellington 6011 NZ
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4.5 Star Property Near Museum of Wellington City and Sea
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  • Children eat free breakfast - 4
  • Free WiFi
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fitness facilities
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07/28/2026 - 07/29/2026
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Property Description

With a stay at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, a short 9-minute walk from Botanic Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from St Paul's Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Old St Paul's and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Te Papa.

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Whitbys Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 4 and younger eat free breakfast.

Make yourself at home in one of the 269 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary weekday newspapers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Wellington Central Business District - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Wellington Cable Car - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Antrim House - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St Andrew's on the Terrace - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Saint Mary of the Angels - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lambton Quay - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Victoria University of Wellington - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Turnbull House - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Wellington Cenotaph - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Beehive - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
New Zealand Portrait Gallery - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Museum of Wellington City and Sea - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Botanic Gardens - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 52.1 km / 32.4 mi

The preferred airport for James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG).

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include babysitting (surcharge), wedding services, and a television in a common area.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 2:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Covered parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children eat free breakfast - 4
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Number of meeting rooms - 8
  • Television in common areas
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Year Built - 1972
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 269
  • Number of floors - 14
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Beach nearby
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Conference center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor is located approximately 8km from Wellington Airport. You can reach the airport by taxi for approximately $40 NZD, this will take 15-30 minutes.

Local Shuttle Info: Local shuttles cost approximately $20 NZD per person. The hotel can help make these arrangements upon request or shuttles wait outside the airport upon arrival.

Breakfast Information

We offer Full Buffet Breakfast at $32.00 per person in Whitbys Restaurant.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

No pets allowed.

Parking Info

Valet parking is available at a daily charge of $30.00 per car, per night. Parking for Group Reservations needs to be arranged in advance, subject to availability.

Internet / WiFI

Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 35.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.

Cleaning Policies

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor follows the guidelines as per the Ministry of Health and New Zealand Government along with our own Chancellor Clean programme. This includes increased frequency of cleaning in public areas, using hospital grade disinfencant with particular focus on high-touch surfaces in the guest rooms and public areas. Protocols are regularly reviewed as the guidelines change.

Essential workers only - NO

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