Don’t think twice, absolutely stay in the lighthouse!! My wife and I were only there for one night of our 2 1/2 week honeymoon around NZ, but it was easily the most memorable of all the places we stayed. Wellington is a super fun city, and we had a great time exploring Cuba Street and the rest of the downtown waterfront area (easy cab ride), but if you’re a nature lover you will be thrilled by everything the lighthouse has to offer... going to sleep to the sound of the surf, waking up to sunrises over the ocean, and walking over to the local cafe or hiking along beaches, I could go on and on! It’s the perfect mix of old-timey antique feel with modern amenities like TV, fridge, nice shower, etc. (though do take note that there’s no wifi). Bruce was easy to communicate with and was very accommodating with an early check-in. Can’t recommend enough!