Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Whitby’s

Heading to WOW? Start your evening at Whitby’s with our set-course dinner menu, available throughout the season from 17 September to 4 October.

Celebrate WOW season in Wellington with Oasis - a fresh and vibrant cocktail created for the occasion, available for a limited time at Whitby’s and Sojourn Bar.

Elevate your afternoons with Whitby's famous high tea experience! Indulge in the season's freshest and most delightful flavours with our exquisite High Tea.

Celebrate the lead-up to Christmas with a festive buffet lunch at Whitby’s, available every Thursday from 3 to 17 December.

Make your end-of-year celebration easy with Whitby’s Pre-Christmas Buffet Dinner, available Thursday to Saturday from 3 to 19 December.

Start the celebrations early with a festive Christmas Eve buffet dinner at Whitby’s, including a complimentary glass of bubbles.

Make Christmas Day all about spending time together with a special festive buffet lunch at Whitby’s Restaurant & Bar.

See out 2026 in style with a special New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner at Whitby’s, including a complimentary cocktail created for the occasion.

Spring is the perfect season to explore, unwind and discover somewhere new. Enjoy 20% off Room Only stays, with members receiving an additional 10% off.

Whitby’s is making weeknight dining even better with a line-up of Daily Deals available from 5.30pm!

Enjoy exclusive member savings with 10% off our Best Available Rate when you book direct through the member portal.

We’re delighted to partner with The Spa Nomad, New Zealand’s leading mobile spa service - to offer professional spa treatments right here at James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington.

Whether you're planning a cycling escape, travelling for an event, or simply exploring the city on two wheels, The Cyclist’s Stopover at Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland City, James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington and The Chancellor on Hobson offers the perfect base for your ride.
 

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Treat the family to a stay that keeps everyone happy - kids under 12 stay and eat free, ‘kid-approved’ menus make mealtimes a success, and little guests are welcomed with a surprise amenity on arrival. While the kids are entertained, the adults enjoy complimentary breakfast and a well-earned sleep-in thanks to a midday checkout.

Book any Deluxe King Room or Suite and access our Exclusive Harbour View Lounge

Enjoy a full 24 hours from your check-in time and make the most of your stay.

Planning ahead pays off!

Book your event before 31 December 2026 and enjoy 50% off venue hire, plus a complimentary non-alcoholic welcome drink for your guests.

Available for events held from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2027.

Celebrate your next occasion with us and make the most of a late checkout, a bottle of bubbles, breakfast, and parking.