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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)
24 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Double Shared Bathroom
23 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)
24 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
24 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite
23 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Single (Shared Bathroom)
15 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Single Room, Ensuite
19 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Ensuite
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)
16 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)
22 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Wellington hostel in Pipitea with a 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, steps from Wellington Central Business District and within a 5-minute drive of Te Papa. This hostel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Interislander Ferry Terminal and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cuba Street Mall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

At Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • ATM/banking
  • Total number of rooms - 108
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Lockers available
  • Vending machine
  • Distance from property (ft) 984
  • Distance from property (metres) 300

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Room Amenities

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers offers 108 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Free WiFi
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 2

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and noon on weekdays.

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Guests must provide health documentation

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12

COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 30

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

National Rating

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