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Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

Wellington, New Zealand

1 Bunny Street Pipitea, 6011

6.5Rating
GoodRated by Guests
2,357Reviews

What to expect

Pros

  • 🏨Convenient location near transportation hubs
  • 🛏️Comfortable beds for a good night's sleep
  • 🚿Clean and well-maintained bathrooms
  • 🍽️On-site restaurant and bar services available
  • 🛋️Spacious common areas for socializing
  • ☕️In-room tea and coffee making facilities
  • 🔒Secure premises with friendly staff
  • 🚆Close proximity to train and bus stations
  • 🌟Great value for money, especially for budget travelers
  • 🍴Good food options available on-site or nearby

Cons

  • 🧻Lack of basic amenities in rooms like bedside lamps and plugs
  • 🚪Safety concerns with doors not locking properly
  • 🦠Hygiene issues including dirty bathrooms and pubic hairs in sheets
  • 🔊Noise disturbances from other guests and street traffic
  • 🛠️In need of renovations and maintenance for a better experience
  • 👥Uncomfortable sharing spaces with long-term residents or recovering individuals
  • ❄️Lack of heating or temperature control in rooms
  • 🚬Persistent smell of cigarettes in corridors
  • 🐜Issues with bed bugs and poor cleanliness in some rooms
  • 🙅‍♂️Unprofessional or rude behavior from some staff members

What this place has to offer

Things to do and ways to relaxGame room
Services and conveniencesContactless check-in/out, Daily housekeeping, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Laundry service, Luggage storage
Dining, drinking, and snackingKitchen, Shared kitchen
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas
Languages spokenEnglish, German, Chinese [Mandarin], French, Italian

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is a popular choice amongst travelers in Wellington, whether exploring or just passing through. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. All the necessary facilities, including kitchen, 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, are at hand. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, carpeting, complimentary instant coffee, complimentary tea, linens. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include games room. Discover all Wellington has to offer by making Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers your base.

Where you'll be sleeping

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35 m²

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 bunk bed

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32 m²

6-Bed Dormitory -- Female Only

1 bunk bed

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32 m²

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 double bed

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36 m²

Double or Twin Room

1 single bed and 1 double bed

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18 m²

Single Room Shared Bathroom

1 single bed

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32 m²

Twin Room with Bathroom

2 single beds

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32 m²

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 double bed

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32 m²

6 - Bed Mixed Dormitory

1 bunk bed

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30 m²

4 - Bed Dormitory ( Mixed)

1 bunk bed

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20 m²

Basic Twin Room

2 bunk beds

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Hotel Waterloo & BackpackersWellington, New Zealand

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