Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Hostel in Wellington
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About this hostel
Art Deco Wellington hostel in Pipitea with a 24-hour front desk
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.
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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Map of Wellington
Available Rooms
Double Ensuite
1 Double • 194 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
1 Double • 194 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Single (Shared Bathroom)
1 Single • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)
1 Bunk • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)
1 Bunk • 237 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Reviews
2.0
The place was musty and smelled of mildew; it did not feel clean. The towels they provided were stained. A pane in the window was cracked and makes the room very cold and drafty at night.
3.0
Very good location for bus and ferry, restaurants and sights. A bit run down but ok.
4.0
Location cannot be beat...nextto train station and ferry to South Island. But proximity is noisy, and building/rooms are old. Excellent coffee place around corner.
2.0
Bed was not made from the person that stayed before me.
The cleaner just made it thinking it was okay.
It was very upsetting. The staff man was very nice and helped us and gave us another room.
I wouldn’t ever stay there again.
I stayed in the double bed ensuite room.
8.0
Handy from blue ridge to bus depot
10.0
Nice and warm
10.0
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.
10.0
all ok
10.0
Easy to get everywhere we wanted to go
10.0
Easy check in. Safe feeling inside Hotel with sercurity cards and 24hr person on desk. Clean well stocked room. Thanks alot
4.0
Staff wete great but room needed some tlc
8.0
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.
8.0
Close to everything
4.0
For the price it was fine
6.0
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.
10.0
Great service
4.0
Was not as I expected
8.0
It was very close to where I wanted to go.
10.0
Lovely place with friendly staff and clean private rooms.
6.0
Not enough soap in bathroom for shower
10.0
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.
8.0
Good location, friendly staff, got microwave in the room. But Bed is not too good, soft and small.
8.0
Basic facilities, but very satisfactory. Comfortable bed, good shower, TV works well. Couldn't find a way to turn off the heater.
4.0
Hotel is in a great spot
You can walk everywhere
3.0
You get what you pay for. The window in my room was cracked and wouldn't close properly, meaning it was very noisy from the wind and the busy road. Room very dated, with stained linens and towels.
8.0
To be honest we were not expecting much but were pleasantly surprised. A good size king bed and room was clean as was the shared toilet although no one seemed to be in the other room. Across the road from train station and bus depots so excellent if you had no hire car. Only thing it didn’t have was a fridge
10.0
Itvwas very convenient being able to check in early. Being across the road from the train station made our whole trip very stressless
8.0
Great location, convenient, slightly tatty, single rooms quiet
8.0
The room was clean & tidy. Waiting time to book in & out could be quicker if there were two staff members at the reception desk as opposed to one. Difficulties finding a 10-15 parking spot close to the entrance in order to drop off luggage etc as vehicle had to be parked at Grey Street secure parking
8.0
The location was great for the Bluebridge ferry and train station. It is on a busy road/corner and there was significant traffic noise. The room was pleasant (en suite) but parts of the hotel were a bit shabby- but what was expected.
1.0
Yes it was pretty cheap but for this price I still expect a shower that is useable, I went without as it was so disgusting. The check in process was ridiculously slow with just one person serving. Definitely would not stay there again!
10.0
clean, tidy, well located, accommodating staff
6.0
Close to the train station
8.0
The room was very clean but the kitchen was not very clean. The situation is perfect and the personnel very friendly
10.0
I have stayed at hotel waterloo many times. It's my home away from home.
6.0
In need of a complete overhaul. Cracked and broken windows and mattresses akin to a trampoline. Room overall clean, but not good value for money. Lovely guy on reception.
6.0
Nice location, convenient, it could be cleaner
8.0
I love that this was right across the street from the train station. It was also across from the water and had a Subway and McDonald’s right around the corner. Very convenient and clean.
3.0
Very good location at the railway station. (I traveled by train and ferry.) Close to grocery store and fast food restaurants. Refrigerator available (in the guest kitchen). No breakfast was offered but there was a guest kitchen.
Good price. It was a convenient place.
I had a small single room. The room was dirty but the bedding was clean. The room was damp. I had some wet cloths. They did not dry in 48 h in my room. The room was a bit cold. The house and interior was worn. But also, in the common room there were beautiful decorations. The place has obviously had a glorious past.
8.0
Old decour, but clean and sefvicable with all you would expect in the room including a microwave. Only problem was that the wind was howlong
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Wellington?
The average price for a rental in Wellington is R 1,700 per night. This rental is R 859 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and laundry.
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