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    Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

    476 reviews
    #13 of 54 Specialty Lodging in Wellington
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    1 Bunny St | PO Box 3071, Wellington, New Zealand
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    3.5
    476 reviews
    • Excellent17%
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    • Average30%
    • Poor10%
    • Terrible4%
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    “guest kitchen”(11 reviews)
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    1 Bunny St | PO Box 3071, Wellington, New Zealand See on map
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    Free Wifi
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Restaurant
    Bar/Lounge
    Accessible rooms
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    Self-Serve Laundry
    4 Star Hotel
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    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Taekwon Do Nationals weekend

    Great location, very close to the railway station. Easy walking distance to the waterfront and downtown. Clean room and ensuite bathroom. Basic but tidy, really well heated, almost too warm but better than being cold. There are several different room options dorms for larger numbers...More

    Thank Tracey W
    Response from Silvia_vdBrelie, General Manager at Hotel Waterloo & BackpackersResponded yesterday

    Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Waterloo Hotel & Backpackers. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Convenient access to Picton ferry

    It’s an old hotel, where I had a private room (rm 413) & shared the bathroom with only 1 other room (rm 412). The room is pretty basic, enough to get a good night's rest. Café & bar restaurant is on the 1st floor, which...More

    Thank Iris E
    Response from Silvia_vdBrelie, General Manager at Hotel Waterloo & BackpackersResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your feedback. Your feedback helps make a difference and is very much appreciated. We hope to see you back again soon.

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    At The End Of The Day, It's A Hostel

    At the end of the day, the Hotel Waterloo is a hostel. I chose it because it was right across the street from the train station, and I had an early train (The Northern Explorer) to Auckland in the morning. Restaurant and bar on the...More

    Thank MarkStephenSouder
    Response from Silvia_vdBrelie, General Manager at Hotel Waterloo & BackpackersResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your feedback. Your feedback helps make a difference and is very much appreciated. We hope to see you back again soon.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Would stay again but facilities weren’t great

    Me and my boyfriend stayed here for two nights during our backpacking travels. Overall the place was really good and good value for money. It was very clean, our dorm had an ensuite and the beds were comfy. The room was quite small so those...More

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    Response from Silvia_vdBrelie, General Manager at Hotel Waterloo & BackpackersResponded 3 weeks ago

    Thank you for your feedback. Your feedback helps make a difference and is very much appreciated. I have personally followed up your feedback with the relevant team members and thank you for bringing this to my attention. Kind Regards Silvia von der Brelie General Manager

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Just right

    My Mother stayed at this hotel in order to watch the Rugby at the stadium. The location was good. Right opposite the railway station and close to the stadium and waterfront restaurants. The price was good infact very reasonable, considering it was a busy weekend....More

    Thank X6844ZRscotts
    Response from Silvia_vdBrelie, General Manager at Hotel Waterloo & BackpackersResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for your feedback. Your feedback helps make a difference and is very much appreciated. We are pleased to let you know that there is indeed a big refurbishment for the Waterloo coming in the near future. We hope to see you back and...More

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    Warren W
    25 September 2016|
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    Response from notagain9 | Reviewed this property |
    I stayed in an ensuite room bathroom recently renovated
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    lizcase1987
    25 October 2014|
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    Response from BevAnnM123 | Reviewed this property |
    There is parking across the road - but you have to pay - a daily rate - I think if you get a receipt from the hotel reception there might be a discount - can I suggest you contact the hotel I found them very helpful and... More
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    "Provided free bag storage awaiting a 2 pm check in, but charged $4 for storing the next day."
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    "Rooms are spacious and cleaning very day. The bathroom is awesome with 24 hrs hot and cold water"
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    "if travelling by train bus these are within 100 metres. taxi everywhere. airport $18 bus ride"
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    "Room with city view, ocean side to the left of entrance"
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