Capital View Motor Inn

Wellington


Many of the 21 rooms in this neat, well-maintained mini-tower building near the top of Cuba St do indeed enjoy capital views – especially the large, good-value penthouse (sleeps five). All are self-contained and spruce, and there's free parking.


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