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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 October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

7.2 out of 10
Guests liked the amenities.
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is NZ$86
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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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

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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

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

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Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)

Highlights

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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

Map
1 Bunny Street Wellington Cbd, Wellington, 6011

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
  • ‪Mojo Waterfront - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Hostel located in Pipitea
Close to Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa, Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers provides laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a front desk safe
  • A vending machine and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 108 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 20 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers on 21 Sept 2024 start from NZ$85.50, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers located?

Located in Pipitea, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Lambton Quay and Old Government Buildings are also within 5 minutes. Wellington Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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

George

Liked: Amenities
Nice and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tasha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is handy to train and bus stations, easy walk into main streets for shopping. Staff, the few I saw were pleasant and helpful. This was my second visit there, would happily go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
all ok
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get everywhere we wanted to go
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Licha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wete great but room needed some tlc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We liked the proximity to the railway station and downtown. Our double ensuite was clean. Generally quiet at night. Communal kitchen was well equipped, cleaned each morning, though of course not everyone cleans up after themselves. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

vincent

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy position close to the ferry terminal. The room was small but ok but lots of traffic noise. Other rooms on the other side of the building are quieter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with friendly staff and clean private rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 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
.
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