InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Wellington
Overlooking Wellington Harbour in the heart of the capital, InterContinental Wellington offers five-star comfort within walking distance of the city’s waterfront, shopping and cultural attractions. The hotel features elegant rooms and suites with harbour or city views, a heated indoor pool, fitness centre and multiple dining options showcasing fresh New Zealand cuisine. Its central location provides easy access to Te Papa Museum and the city’s vibrant dining scene. Golfers can reach Royal Wellington Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club within an hour, making it an ideal base for exploring the lower North Island’s championship layouts. Combining premium hospitality with capital-city convenience, InterContinental Wellington is a refined choice for a New Zealand golf itinerary.
Wellington Airport
8km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+13
Currency:
$ (New Zealand Dollar)
Temperature:
11°C - 20°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.20
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£32
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About The Area
Wellington in Somerset is a lovely choice for golfers who want a relaxed West Country golf break with countryside, easy travel links and plenty of fresh air between rounds. Sitting close to the Blackdown Hills and just off the M5, it works well as a practical base for groups travelling from different parts of the UK, especially if you want a quieter alternative to bigger resort towns.
For golf, we would recommend looking at nearby Oake Manor Golf Club, a friendly Somerset course set between the Quantock, Brendon and Blackdown hills. It is a strong option for visiting golfers, with an 18-hole course, rural views, water hazards on 10 holes, practice facilities and a relaxed clubhouse feel. Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club is another excellent nearby choice, offering peaceful surroundings, year-round play and wide views across the Blackdown and Mendip Hills, Somerset Levels and even towards Glastonbury Tor on a clear day.
Away from golf, Wellington gives you proper Somerset countryside appeal. Our top recommendation is Wellington Monument, a National Trust landmark on the edge of the Blackdown Hills. It is ideal for a post-round walk, picnic or simple leg-stretch with big country views. You can also explore local pubs, Taunton, the Quantocks and the wider Blackdown Hills.
Our tip: choose Wellington for a good-value Somerset golf holiday with scenic parkland golf, easy road access and a peaceful countryside feel.
