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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, 1 Bunny Street, Wellington
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3.55
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.55 out of 5 (2187 Ratings)
0.7 miles Sky Stadium Wellington
v2 mins driving
t15 mins walking
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Hotel Description
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers budget accommodations in the center of Wellington. It features a 24-hour guest kitchen self-service laundry facilities and a games room with pool tables. Guests receive unlimited free WiFi. Formerly the historic Hotel Waterloo which hosted Queen Elizabeth II's entourage on her 1953 Coronation Tour the hostel features elegant staircases high ceilings and a café in the old ballroom. Wellington Railway Station is only 656 feet from Wellington Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers. It is an 8-minute walk to TSB Arena and a 12-minute walk to Westpac Stadium. Private and shared rooms are available. All rooms include heating and bed linen is provided. Each private room has a work desk and cable TV. Secure lockers are provided for all guests. Hotel Waterloo House Bar specializes in fun activities and bar games every evening. 24-hour reception is available and the tour desk can book Interislander ferries bus tours and trains around the North Island.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 10:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
Other Amenities
` Safety Deposit Box
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Elevator
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` vending machine
` 24-hour security
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Mobile app for room service
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` Contactless check-in/out
` Electronic room key
` Audible alarm
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.55 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Michael Sun, 15 June 2025

Exceptional

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Maria Sat, 14 June 2025

Don't recommend

Liked: The Hostel was warm.
Disliked: The worst experience I've had. I absolutely do not recommend it. The hostel is dirty, old, and smells of dampness both in the rooms and the kitchen. The kitchen smelled like urine. The bed was extremely uncomfortable. The sheets smelled musty and the bathrooms had mold. Also there was not a charger on the top bunk. I wouldn’t recommend it even for one night.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anonymous Fri, 13 June 2025

Very good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Moana Fri, 13 June 2025

Best accomm for the buses,...

Liked: Great accommodation in the transport end of the city - buses, trains, ferries all across the road. Excellent

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Rachel Thu, 12 June 2025

Good

Liked: The whole place was so warm. Our ensuite room was cute
Disliked: The bed had wheels on it, so when we leaned against the wall when watching TV the whole bed moved, was very annoying only 1 knife, fork, plate.

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Mitch Wed, 11 June 2025

Pleasant

0.5

Poor - 0.5 out of 5

Candice Wed, 11 June 2025

Bad

Liked: Location
Disliked: No water from the taps in the bathroom and the rooms absolutely stunk of cigarette smoke.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Sheila Tue, 10 June 2025

Fantastic upgrade,price and lication

Liked: Fantastic upgrade still great prices. Only problem was getting water in the jug! 😆

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Conor Tue, 10 June 2025

You get what you pay...

Liked: Cheap option for a good location.
Disliked: The hotel is old. The rooms are old. The beds are bad quality. The bathroom in the dorm room was discussing and the wet towels were not replaced by cleaners. Construction workers share the dorms with guests and make a lot of noise. The walls are not very sound proof so you can hear the street activity very clearly at night. My clothes were taken by someone sharing the room and when I reported it to the reception, the guy said he’d report it to the manager who’d get in contact with me. It’s been over a month and I have not heard from them still.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Samantha Mon, 9 June 2025

Convenient and affordable

Liked: Convenient location. Rooms were of decent size with ensuites. Affordable. Rooms were warm. Big lounge area for guests.
Disliked: Nothing.

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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers 1 Bunny Street, Wellington