Te Aro Wellington, New Zealand
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Naumi HotelsMaximalist floral curio
A burst of botanical prints, neon-striped carpets, and saturated jewel tones brings unapologetic maximalist energy to the creative heart of Te Aro.
“A sister property, Naumi Hotel Wellington, opened right next door at the end of 2022 with a similarly eye-catching design.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Maximalist interiors feature bold velvet-draped walls, custom floral prints, and clashing color-blocked palettes inspired by Wellington sunsets.
Listed
Cocktails and craft beers flow at Lola Rouge Grand Bar alongside afternoon tea in the pastel-toned Parlour.
Listed
Set off bohemian Cuba Street, rooms showcase spiky kina sculptures crafted by local New Zealand artists.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
its richly detailed spaces are as bold as they come, and the riot of floral prints at reception is immediate proof you’re in for something much more opinionated
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Just off bohemian Cuba Street, vintage boutiques, indie record shops, and aromatic coffee bars sit directly outside the front door.
The rooms
Velvet-draped walls in sunset palettes frame oversized studio rooms, featuring double-glazed windows and sculptural sea urchin artwork by local artists.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor swimming pool is joined by a mirrored fitness studio equipped with cardio machines and free weights.
Restaurant
Lola Rouge
Pan-Asian sharing plates arrive beneath paper lantern pendants in a crimson dining room lined with velvet seating.
At the table
Lola Rouge Grand Bar pours cocktails and New Zealand craft beers under a glowing brass gantry and fringed chandeliers.
How it began
Created by Singapore-based Naumi Hotels, the property opened in 2022 alongside its heritage sister building to champion bold, rule-breaking New Zealand design.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.