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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
2 stars

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
See location+64 4473 8482
From
$23
Cheapest

rate per night

6.9
Okay
based on 4071 reviews
4,071 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
$23
Double room
$57
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Overview

Art Deco hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers 108 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
6.9
Okay rating
Based on 4,071 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

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Standard Room
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Double room
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$57
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$59
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$60
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • ATM on-site
  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Heating
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Shared kitchen
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Express check-out
  • Safety deposit box
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

General

  • Family rooms
  • Lockers
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Things to do

  • Beach access
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool table

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

6.9
Okay
4071 verified ratings
Wonderful
891
Very good
797
Good
988
Okay
436
Fair
461
Mediocre
182
Poor
316

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the excellent location and friendly service of the hotel, making it a suitable choice for budget travelers. However, many reviews pointed out issues with cleanliness and outdated amenities, which detracted from the overall experience.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Service9 out of 10
Location9 out of 10
Value for Price8 out of 10
Amenities3 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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7.1
Good
Graham, Dec 2019
Pros (+) Excellent restaurant.
Cons (-) A bit outdated.

Location

1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington 6140

What's nearby

  • Lambton Quay268 m
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings372 m
  • National Library0.4 km
  • Wellington Cathedral of St Paul0.5 km
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral0.5 km
  • Wellington Cable Car0.6 km
  • Westpac Stadium0.9 km
  • City to Sea Bridge1 km
  • Michael Fowler Centre1 km
  • Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Museum1.1 km
  • Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa1.2 km
  • St James Theatre1.5 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 10:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

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Average price (weekend night)

December
September
$48
$67
Cheapest month to stay with an average 62% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 139% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and April.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, plan to stay on a Wednesday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Sunday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $84, while the most expensive was $84.
  • How long should you stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

  • Where is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers located?

    Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is located at 1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd in Pipitea, 0.8 km from the centre of Wellington. Lambton Quay is the closest landmark to Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers.

  • Does Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers from the airport?

    Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is 5.7 km from Wellington. Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is 45.6 km from Paraparaumu.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers in Wellington and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers.

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

8.0
0.8 km
Wellington
5.8 km

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