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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

2.0 star property
Art Deco Wellington hostel in Pipitea with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are September, 2024 and October, 2024.
September 2024
October 2024

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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite
Terrace/patio
Interior
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

    • Breakfast availableBreakfast available
    • BarBar
    • HousekeepingHousekeeping
    • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
    • LaundryLaundry
    • Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington, 6011
  • Popular LocationWellington Central Business District2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Papa15 min walk
  • Popular LocationInterislander Ferry Terminal3 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)18 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

Twin, Double & Single Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Towels

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Wellington

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers puts you in the heart of Wellington, steps from Wellington Central Business District and within a 20-minute stroll of Te Papa. 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 Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings cooked-to-order breakfast is available. .Near this Pipitea hostel, you'll find Interislander Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 2 min walk
  • Sky Stadium - 12 min walk
  • Te Papa - 15 min walk
  • Cuba Street Mall - 19 min walk
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 1 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Featherston - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pita Pit Featherston - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trax Bar & Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Art Deco Wellington hostel in Pipitea with a 24-hour front desk
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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers 108 accommodations with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 to 30 for adults and NZD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 10
Express check-out available

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
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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 to 30 for adults and NZD 10 to 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 on-site 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. 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 over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

As of 8 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers on 18 Sept 2024 start from AU$80.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

The closest beach to Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is Oriental Bay Beach (1.6 km).

Does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer on weekdays.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

No, Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 226 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Safe feeling inside Hotel with sercurity cards and 24hr person on desk. Clean well stocked room. Thanks alot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Salah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was not as I expected
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Shital

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough soap in bathroom for shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Waterloo is a great place to stay with friendly stuff and good rooms. It’s important to know that parking for this establishment is off premises therefore you need to be prepared to walk fair distance to and from your car.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Chieko

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

SAI NYAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, got microwave in the room. But Bed is not too good, soft and small.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic facilities, but very satisfactory. Comfortable bed, good shower, TV works well. Couldn't find a way to turn off the heater.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Konrad

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

daryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a great spot You can walk everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Inia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

S

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap but dated
You get what you pay for. The window in my room was cracked and wouldn't close properly, meaning it was very noisy from the wind and the busy road. Room very dated, with stained linens and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
To be honest we were not expecting much but were pleasantly surprised. A good size king bed and room was clean as was the shared toilet although no one seemed to be in the other room. Across the road from train station and bus depots so excellent if you had no hire car. Only thing it didn’t have was a fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Itvwas very convenient being able to check in early. Being across the road from the train station made our whole trip very stressless
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sangeeta

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, convenient, slightly tatty, single rooms quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean & tidy. Waiting time to book in & out could be quicker if there were two staff members at the reception desk as opposed to one. Difficulties finding a 10-15 parking spot close to the entrance in order to drop off luggage etc as vehicle had to be parked at Grey Street secure parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was pretty cheap but for this price I still expect a shower that is useable, I went without as it was so disgusting. The check in process was ridiculously slow with just one person serving. Definitely would not stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for the Bluebridge ferry and train station. It is on a busy road/corner and there was significant traffic noise. The room was pleasant (en suite) but parts of the hotel were a bit shabby- but what was expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, tidy, well located, accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Alton

Travelled with partner
Close to the train station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024