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Our top choices for Sunshine Bay hotels

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

1. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
4.0 star property
Petone, 6 km from Sunshine Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (638 reviews)
"Good location ,great parking and friendly staff,will stay again"
Australia
Eric
The price is CA $124
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Guest' sign, large windows, and a contemporary design.

2. Quest Petone

Quest Petone
4.0 star property
Petone, 6.5 km from Sunshine Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (683 reviews)
"Comfy beds. Kind staff. Great location"
Australia
Bridget
The price is CA $85
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Quest Petone
A reception area with a sign for 'TOP 10 Holiday Parks Classic Wellington' and a building entrance.

3. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Gracefield, 4.5 km from Sunshine Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (316 reviews)
"Room was spotless as were the amenities and the staff very helpful :)"
Australia
Trish
The price is CA $70
CA $81 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

4. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone, 6.5 km from Sunshine Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (391 reviews)
"Great stay."
Australia
Kathryn
The price is CA $118
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Foreshore Motor Lodge
A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.

5. Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge
4.5 star property
Petone, 6.1 km from Sunshine Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (408 reviews)
"Joe at Ava Lodge is excellent to deal with, always a great stay!"
Australia
Sarah
The price is CA $118
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Ava Lodge
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

6. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott Lodge
4.0 star property
Boulcott, 8.1 km from Sunshine Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (361 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Steve
The price is CA $128
CA $149 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Boulcott Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt
4.0 star property
Hutt Central, 7.5 km from Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Great room, excellent restaurant staff amazing"
Australia
Andrew
The price is CA $112
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

8. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
4.5 star property
Hutt Central, 7.4 km from Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (199 reviews)
"Beautifully laid out room very spacious , I wish could have stayed longer , tea and coffee are absolutely are not to be missed."
Australia
Reynaldo
The price is CA $118
CA $136 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

9. Avana Suites

Avana Suites
4.5 star property
Petone, 7.1 km from Sunshine Bay
6.6 out of 10, (348 reviews)
"Had everything you needed."
Australia
Nicola
The price is CA $80
CA $94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Avana Suites
A hotel entrance with a curved facade, large glass doors, and a sign reading "Brentwood."

10. Brentwood Hotel

Brentwood Hotel
3.5 star property
10.9 km from Sunshine Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"I likecthe friendly, helpful ataff"
Australia
Jenny
The price is CA $89
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Brentwood Hotel
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant hills.

11. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone, 6.8 km from Sunshine Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (295 reviews)
"A nice and clean room"
United States
Timothy
The price is CA $132
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

12. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
10.6 km from Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place"
Australia
T
The price is CA $146
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Rydges Wellington Airport
A building entrance with a staircase leading to a second floor, a garage with a red car, and a sign indicating a car rental service.

13. Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn
3.5 star property
7.7 km from Sunshine Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (324 reviews)
"The worst motel I’ve stayed in for ages. Untidy property; unhelpful manager; staff behaving badly (called police when my autistic son was unwell instead of just checking in on us); mould on shower curtain; radiator heating not working. And the ONLY place to take a $100 bond from me on my entire 8 night trip. Super slow process to get my cash back Highly NOT recommended Stay away! It’s cheap for a reason. Yuk."
Australia
Mark
The price is CA $72
CA $84 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Champers Motor Inn
A coastal view from a window overlooking a residential area with houses and a cruise ship in the distance.

14. Pacific View Bed and Breakfast

Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
10.3 km from Sunshine Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Lovely room, delicious breakfast and gracious hosts!"
United States
Kathy
The price is CA $108
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Pacific View Bed and Breakfast
A two-story building with a bay window, a porch, and a sign that reads "The House."

15. Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone, 7.1 km from Sunshine Bay
6.6 out of 10, (536 reviews)
"Room was not clean, coffee stains and scraps of things on the table, towel was used and wet, soap on the bathroom was open, used and with the envelope ripped as well."
Australia
Luciano
The price is CA $67
CA $79 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Settlers Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

16. ASURE Green Gables Motel

ASURE Green Gables Motel
2.0 star property
Boulcott, 8.1 km from Sunshine Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (202 reviews)
"Great location, had everything I needed"
Australia
Dave
The price is CA $139
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
ASURE Green Gables Motel
A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

17. Airport Stays

Airport Stays
3.0 star property
10.3 km from Sunshine Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Great location. Easy check in and out. Room was clean and fresh."
Australia
Kate
The price is CA $136
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Airport Stays
A two-story building with a driveway leading to a covered entrance.

18. Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Capital Lodge Motor Inn
4.0 star property
10.1 km from Sunshine Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (220 reviews)
"great location for city and the ferries"
Australia
Dave
The price is CA $145
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Capital Lodge Motor Inn
A coastal area with a clear beach, a pier, and hillside houses.

19. Bella Vista Motel Wellington

Bella Vista Motel Wellington
4.0 star property
9.8 km from Sunshine Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (337 reviews)
"Nice location - friendly staff."
Australia
Jennifer
The price is CA $111
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Bella Vista Motel Wellington
A building with a covered entrance, a parking area with several cars, and a garden with pink and white flowers.

20. Motel 22

Motel 22
2.0 star property
7.7 km from Sunshine Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room,reasonably price,highly recommend"
Canada
Ceyhan
The price is CA $100
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Motel 22
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Where to stay in Sunshine Bay

Find the best Sunshine Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Sunshine Bay
Learn more about Sunshine Bay
A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Nestled between the Hutt River and Wellington Harbour, Petone boasts a sandy beach for family swimming and a historic main street with unique businesses. Explore the Petone Settlers Museum or stroll along the Hutt River.
A group of people swimming in a clear river surrounded by dense forest.
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Wainuiomata

If you're spending some time in Wainuiomata, Wainuiomata Recreation Area and Remutaka Forest Park are top sights worth seeing.
A pier extending into a body of water with waves crashing onto the shore.

Eastbourne

Eastbourne might not have many top sights, but Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Naenae

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Naenae and surrounding area, you can visit Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.

Stokes Valley

While Stokes Valley might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trentham Racecourse and Queensgate Shopping Centre.

Top Sunshine Bay Hotel Reviews

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome location for WOW & close to restaurants & bars,"
Joanne 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Sunshine Bay?
The best time to visit Sunshine Bay is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, superb for enjoying the outdoors.

During this period, the average daily temperatures hover around 20-25°C, making it ideal for beach activities, swimming, and exploring the coastal paths. The sea is also at its warmest, inviting you for a dip in the calm waters. Families with children will particularly appreciate the long, bright days for making the most of the bay's sheltered beaches and picnic spots.

The shoulder seasons of autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) also offer pleasant conditions with fewer crowds. Temperatures are milder, typically ranging from 15-20°C, and there's still plenty of sunshine. This makes it a great time for couples looking for a more peaceful getaway, allowing them to enjoy leisurely walks along the waterfront or dine at the local eateries without the peak season bustle.

While winter (June to August) is cooler and wetter, with temperatures around 10-14°C, it can still be a good time for those who enjoy brisk walks and cosy evenings.
Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?
Many Expedia hotel reservations are refundable, provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline – this is often within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable booking, it might still be possible to receive a refund if you cancel it within 24 hours of booking. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. For maximum flexibility, use our "Fully refundable property" filter during your search to find the right Sunshine Bay hotel for you.
How much is the nightly rate at a Sunshine Bay hotel?
Hotel prices in Sunshine Bay often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. Different factors affect nightly hotel rates, such as the time of year or the days of the week you want to book. To find the best deals for your stay, be flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for our cheapest rates.