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3.9 out of 5

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By a verified traveller on Sun 29 Oct 2023

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Hotel Description

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers places you in the center of Wellington, steps from Wellington Central Business District and within a short 5-minute stroll of Lambton Quay. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and noon.

Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Pipitea hostel include Archives New Zealand and Wellington Cenotaph.

Double Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$101* Per night/room 3 Apr. - 4 Apr.

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers ratings based on 237 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Everyone (156) Couples (34) Business (1) Students (3) Family (25)
3 out of 5

Posted by on 29 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 16 Dec. 2023

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4 out of 5
Handiness to Ferries

Posted by on 29 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Oct. 2023

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1 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Oct. 2023

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4 out of 5
Check-in was easy, Our Room was warm, the room was Smaller than what we had expected but we coped, the Bathroom and amenities were sufficient, Staff were very helpful and that includes the Cleaner's , we enjoyed our stay ,

Posted by on 4 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
Room was quite cold. No blanket. Nice bathroom, microwave etc. Very good stay. Recommended.

Posted by on 19 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Aug. 2023 by Danny

Thankyou, please see reception for additional blankets.

1 out of 5

Posted by on 14 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5
I love the art deco and the original aspects of the building and that they have been kept. It is like stepping back in time and I throughly loved it. I will stay again. X

Posted by on 5 Jul. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Aug. 2023 by Danny

Thank you for your positive review

About the Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Location 1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington, 6011

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. This Art Deco Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Wellington Station (0.2 km / 0.1 mi)

Room Amenities

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers 108 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Safe
  • Heating

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM and noon.

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
  • COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 30
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15–30 for adults, and NZD 10–30 for children
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Downtown Backpackers
  • Downtown Backpackers Hostel
  • Downtown Backpackers Hostel Wellington
  • Downtown Backpackers Wellington
  • Hotel Waterloo Backpackers
  • Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Wellington
  • Hotel Waterloo Backpackers (formerly Downtown Backpackers)
  • Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.