Make Sojourn your family's base for exploring Wellington. Choose Ghuznee for a walkable city stay close to Te Papa, Cuba Street and the waterfront, or Riddiford for Newtown, Wellington Zoo and easy airport access. Both offer apartment-style comfort, kitchen facilities and the practical extras that make travelling as a family easier.
Two Wellington locations. Choose the one that suits your family's plans.
Best for exploring Wellington on foot. Stay just 150 metres from Cuba Street, with many of Wellington's favourite family attractions within easy walking distance. Great for families wanting:
Come back between adventures, take a break when little legs need one, then head out again when everyone's ready.
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Best for a Newtown family base. Stay in Newtown with Wellington Zoo, local cafés and restaurants nearby, easy access to Wellington's southern suburbs and convenient connections to the CBD and airport. Great for families wanting:
And with Wellington Regional Hospital directly opposite, Riddiford is also a practical choice when a family trip includes a hospital visit.
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Travelling with older children, teenagers or several adults? Explore our Two-Bedroom Apartments and Interconnected options for more space, separate sleeping areas and greater privacy.
Travelling with children is exciting.
It can also be unpredictable.
Early mornings. Hungry kids. Wet shoes. Forgotten chargers. Changing plans.
The right accommodation won't solve everything, but it can make family travel much easier.
Choose the space that works for your family.
From compact studios to larger apartments with separate sleeping areas, choose your room around how your family actually travels.
Eat when it suits you, because children don't always get hungry at convenient times.
Kitchen facilities give you the flexibility to make breakfast before heading out, keep everyone's favourite snacks on hand or prepare something simple after a busy day.
Less rushing. More flexibility.
Premium bedding and blackout curtains help create a comfortable place to switch off and recharge before another day exploring Wellington.
Because a family holiday is considerably easier when everyone sleeps well.
Both Sojourn properties provide easy access to Wellington's most popular family destinations.
From Te Papa and the waterfront to Zealandia, Wētā Workshop and the Wellington Cable Car, there's plenty to keep every age entertained.
The little things matter when you're travelling together.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, Chromecast, guest laundry and a local team available 24 hours a day help make everyday family travel that little bit easier.
There's plenty to do. The difficult part is choosing.
Museums, Waterfront & an Ice Cream
Start at Te Papa, wander Wellington's waterfront and stop for lunch or an ice cream along the way. From Ghuznee, you can explore much of central Wellington on foot and return to your room whenever the family needs a break.
Cable Car, Gardens & Zealandia
Ride the Wellington Cable Car, explore the Botanic Garden and make a day of discovering Wellington's wildlife and green spaces.
A Day at Wellington Zoo
Head to Wellington Zoo for a family day out, then explore Newtown's cafés and restaurants on your way back. Riddiford gives you a convenient Newtown base for exploring this side of Wellington.
Family travel comes with enough surprises. Your accommodation shouldn't be one of them.
Every direct Sojourn stay is backed by our StaySure™ Guarantee. If something isn't right, we'll take ownership and work to make it right.
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Complimentary off-site parking*
*Subject to availability where applicable.
Early check-in and late check-out*
*Subject to availability where applicable.
Direct support from our Wellington team
Sojourn Riddiford
#3 Hotel in New Zealand
#8 Hotel in the South Pacific
Sojourn Ghuznee
#5 Hotel in New Zealand
#10 Hotel in the South Pacific
Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2026
Both ranked among Tripadvisor's Top 1% of Hotels Worldwide.
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“There are plenty of choices in Wellington CBD, so what makes this hotel stand out? The staff, it’s spotless, the location, security, amenities and price. I can’t recommend this hotel enough. It’s really special.”
- Zoe Alford
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“We love it here, rooms are spacious, amazing laid out, clean and the hotel location is walkable to everything in Wellington, close to bars, restaurants, cafes and shopping."
- Kathleen Perrett
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"I find that with many hotels you end up compromising with something, whether that be location, price, utilities, or service; the Sojourn on Ghuznee is the exception to this. My FAVOURITE hotel in Wellington, possibly New Zealand, my family stays here often..”
- Helena Rollins
Both properties are family friendly.
Sojourn Ghuznee is ideal for families wanting to explore Wellington's CBD, Te Papa, Cuba Street and the waterfront.
Sojourn Riddiford is perfect for families visiting Wellington Zoo, Wellington Hospital or the southern suburbs.
Yes.
Our Two Bedroom Apartments and interconnecting room options provide additional space for families travelling together.
Yes.
Every room includes a kitchenette with a cooktop, convection microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher, making it easy to prepare meals and snacks.
Yes.
Guests booking directly with Sojourn receive complimentary off-site parking (subject to availability).
Yes.
Complimentary guest laundry facilities are available, making longer family stays much easier.
Yes.
Both hotels provide convenient access to Wellington's most popular attractions, including Te Papa, Zealandia, the Cable Car, Wellington Zoo, Wētā Workshop and the waterfront.
Absolutely.
Many families use Sojourn as a base to explore Wellington over a long weekend or school holidays.
Yes.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout both hotels, along with Chromecast for easy streaming.
Because family travel is easier when your accommodation simply works.
Comfortable rooms.
Flexible facilities.
Friendly people.
Great locations.
And the confidence that everything will be exactly as expected.
Whether you're visiting Wellington for a weekend escape, the school holidays or a family celebration, Sojourn gives you the space, comfort and flexibility to enjoy your time together.
Because the best family holidays are remembered for the moments you share, not the problems you solved.
Book Your Family Holiday Today.