Accommodation

Rooms have been secured at the accommodation providers below and bookings can be made via the registration process.

ibis Hotel

153 Featherston Street | 5min walk to the conference venue

Standard Queen/Standard Twin | $215 per night
*rates are room only*

The perfect inner-city base for your stay in the Capital, ibis Wellington is centrally located close to TSB Arena, Sky Stadium, Beehive Parliament buildings, Te Papa Museum and the Waterfront and within easy walking distance of popular attractions, fine dining options, and exceptional shopping.

Contemporary guest rooms offer comfort and quality with a 26-inch LCD TV, free WiFi, air-conditioning, laundry facilities, and a well-equipped ensuite bathroom - everything you need when staying in Wellington.

Situated on the ground floor, Vivant! Restaurant and Bar is a casual, affordable restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

147 The Terrace | 11min walk to the conference venue

Terrace Room | $249 per night
Executive Room | $309 per night
*rates are room only*

From the heart of Wellington’s city centre and with direct elevator access to Lambton Quay, James Cook Wellington offers a selection of rooms, thoughtful amenities and gracious hospitality. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, business centre, parking and a fitness centre, all comfortable, air-conditioned rooms come with ensuite bathrooms and work desks and include free WiFi, cable TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities.

Be enticed by the 17th-floor Whitby’s Restaurant and Bar which offers buffet or à la carte dining with stunning harbour views, while Sojourn Café features a contemporary à la carte menu.

Novotel Wellington

133 The Terrace | 12min walk to the conference venue

Superior King | $260 per night
*rates are room only*

Nestled in the heart of the CBD, Novotel Wellington is close to iconic attractions and offers modern accommodation to complement the vibrant city, with pops of accent colours to make your stay memorable.

All rooms prioritise contentment and style, with comfortable furnishings, a flat-screen TV, working desks and plenty of natural light, a minibar, electric kettle and an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub and shower.

Caucus Restaurant and Bar offers contemporary New Zealand cuisine in a relaxed setting providing a buffet breakfast, all day dining, a la carte dinner as well as 24-hour room service.

Sojourn Ghuznee Apartment Hotel

75 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro | 14min walk to the conference venue

Petite Queen Studio | $189 per night
Deluxe King Studio | $209 per night
*rates are room only*

150 metres from vibrant Cuba Street, Sojourn Ghuznee Apartment Hotel offers you an urban oasis of fully serviced apartments, equipped with all the necessities of comfort.

From sophisticated Mini Petite intimate studios to 2-bedroom interconnected family/group apartments, the accommodation offers a great alternative to a hotel room. Enjoy contemporary comfort with chic tiled bathrooms, fully fitted kitchenettes and sumptuous beds. Rooms are air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi.

Put your feet up, grab some dinner nearby or just unwind under fresh cotton sheets as you indulge in a city escape just moments away from the bustle.

Accommodation terms & conditions

  • Accommodation can be booked as part of your registration process.
  • If you wish to hold a room prior to registering or require a number of rooms for your organisation, please contact leanne@conference.nz
  • Rates are per room per night and include 15% GST (goods and services tax).
  • Accommodation cancellations within 30 days of the Gastro 2023 Conference may be subject to a cancellation fee based on individual hotel policies.
  • Credit card details are required at the time of booking as a guarantee only, your card will not be charged. All accommodation charges must be settled directly with the Hotel prior to departure. No invoice will be issued.
  • In case of your non arrival or late cancellation, the hotel will be given access to your card details to charge the appropriate cancellation fee.
  • If you wish to charge back your accommodation this can be done at check-out if your organisation has made an arrangement directly with the hotel please notify leanne@conference.nz to enquire.
  • If when booking your hotel, the online system indicates it is full please email leanne@conference.nz with your preferred hotel and dates and she will be able to assist you. The hotel may not be full, your dates may just fall outside the period held by the organisers.

Please do not hesitate to contact Leanne should you have any questions regarding accommodation at the conference.

Leanne Sherwood
Accommodation Coordinator | Conference Innovators
T +64 3 3353 2822
E leanne@conference.nz