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Rydges Wellington Airport

28 Stewart Duff Drive, Wellington, New Zealand
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About us

Rydges Wellington Airport sits above the international terminal of Wellington Airport, offering direct access from the newly redeveloped passenger lounge. Our 4-star hotel is fully integrated with the main terminal building to provide unparalleled convenience for all our guests. The hotel features 134 stylish and comfortable hotel rooms, with modern furnishings and amenities throughout. The hotel also features a purpose-built conference centre, which includes state of the art amenities. Our conference venues provide expansive views over the airport terminal and runway, and can accommodate groups of different sizes and configurations. Rydges Wellington Airport is the perfect choice for business travelers and holidaymakers seeking premium accommodation near Wellington Airport.

Venue Details

ChainEVT
BrandRydges Hotels & Resorts
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space-
Guest Rooms134
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Qualmark New Zealand Limited

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant

Business services

  • AV capabilities

Recreational activities

  • Health club

Meeting rooms

Largest room
122 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
120 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Evans
40 sq. ft.
-
25
14
--
25
16
16
20
Shark
41 sq. ft.
-
25
16
--
25
16
16
-
Shelly
40 sq. ft.
-
20
8
--
15
16
10
20
Miramar
122 sq. ft.
-
80
38
--
80
38
40
54
Eve
40 sq. ft.
-
28
16
--
28
16
18
20
Flax
40 sq. ft.
-
28
16
--
28
16
18
20
Reef
40 sq. ft.
-
28
16
--
28
16
18
20
Breaker
120 sq. ft.
-
95
36
66
95
80
36
40
50
Weka
45 sq. ft.
-
40
24
35
30
40
20
24
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
134
Single (1 bed)
121
Double (2 beds)
13

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 0.06 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Lyall Bay

Lyall Bay

Recreation
5 mins
Lyall Bay is home to Wellington’s most popular surf beach. The beach, which is the largest in Wellington central, is also a popular swimming destination in summer and features two Surf Lifesaving Clubs, Maranui and Lyall Bay. Lyall Bay also has a playground. The suburb is very close to the Wellington Airport, with the runway visible from Lyall Parade and beach. This local surf spot became a favourite of Viggo Mortenson and Billy Boyd during filming of The Lord of the Rings. If you need some gear or lessons, RealSurf Shop will sort you out. Be sure to stop by Maranui Café or Spruce Goose afterwards for a hearty feed. It is a short walk from the beach to Dorrie Leslie Park on the western side of the bay, and beyond the Airport at Moa Point a coastal walkway leads to Tarakena Bay and the Eastern Walkway.
Miramar Golf Club

Miramar Golf Club

Recreation
5 mins
Miramar Golf Club has become a championship golf course. The course was re-designed by the renowned Australian Graham Marsh and offers a tough test of golf with a New Zealand slope rating of 124. A Par 70 with 99 pot bunkers rewards the straight hitter while still having to maintain considerable length. Miramar Golf Club over the years has held the New Zealand Open and Amateur events in both Men and Ladies and recently held the North Island Under 19 tournament. Miramar Golf Club is next to Wellington airport and is a great stopping place for either golf or conferences. The club house has three bars and a cafe open seven days all with panoramic views over the course. After your round come in and enjoy the excellent facilities the clubhouse boasts where our friendly staff take pride in providing the best possible service to make your day enjoyable.
1 Stewart Duff Drive
Miramar, NZ
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Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo

Park
15 mins
Home to over 500 animals, many of which are native to New Zealand, Wellington Zoo is the perfect place to connect with wildlife and learn more about how the zoo works to save animals in their environment. Discover the beloved Kororā little blue penguins, sheep, kunekune pigs, bees, eels, grand and Otago Skinks, Maud Island frogs and kea. you can see the only bears in New Zealand, the beloved Kororā little blue penguins and many other New Zealand species, as well as lions, tigers, giraffes and many more. Sharing the Zoo’s love story to New Zealand, this new space celebrates native wildlife, domesticated locals and our amazing unique environment and is home to You can also get up close to animals from across the ditch in the Australian walk-through, Neighbours. Stroll with the kangaroos, wallabies and emu, and check out Tasmanian devils and dingos.
200 Daniell Street
Newtown, NZ
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Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Cable Car

Historical landmark
15 mins
One of Wellington’s most popular tourist attractions, the historic cable car departs every 10 minutes and takes you on a short historical journey, from Lambton Quay in the city centre to the charming suburb of Kelburn. The construction of the Wellington Cable Car was completed in 1902, and it has been operating continuously since. Along the way, you’ll travel under the corporate towers of The Terrace, past Kelburn Park and Victoria University of Wellington. Emerging at the top, check out the lookout and Cable Car Museum or walk through the Wellington Botanic Garden. You’ll also be a short walk from Space Place at Carter Observatory. The view from the lookout takes in the city’s central business district, Mount Victoria and out across the harbour to the Hutt Valley and Eastbourne. Return trips are available or you can take a leisurely walk through Wellington Botanic Garden and historic Bolton Street Cemetery, to Parliament.
280 Lambton Quay
Wellington, NZ
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Museum of New Zealand | Te Papa

Museum of New Zealand | Te Papa

Museum
15 mins
Recognised as a world-leader in museum experiences, Te Papa lets you experience the nation’s art, culture and science. New Zealand’s geology and natural environment, and the stories of New Zealand’s indigenous people, the Maori, are celebrated in Te Papa’s permanent exhibitions. An exciting range of exhibitions display New Zealand’s diverse art and visual culture and top-rating international exhibitions tour regularly. Te Papa’s event programme also features free events and entertainment, performances, floor talks, lectures, and more. General admission is free.
55 Cable Street
Te Aro, Wellington, NZ
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Rydges Wellington Airport Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Rydges Wellington Airport's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
EVT monitors and manages climate change risk through its established governance and review processes with oversight from the Board and Audit/ Risk Committee. EVT’s response is led by the CEO with senior leadership team support. www.evt.com/investors
Does Rydges Wellington Airport have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, full recycling program for both guests and hotel operations

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Rydges Wellington Airport and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Rydges Wellington Airport's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.evt.com/investors/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Rydges Wellington Airport developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Third Party Review Completed - Clinical Excellence Commission. Infection Prevention and Control. Safe Work Australia. Work Safe New Zealand. Australian Dept of Health. NZ Ministry of Health.
Does Rydges Wellington Airport clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Cleaning and sanitisation program developed exceeding Safe Work Australia cleaning guidelines. Cleaning infogaphics (SOPs) developed for staff training and reinforcement. Public areas cleaning schedules displayed. Cleaning products are TGA approved.
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