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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)
258 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Double Shared Bathroom
248 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (6 Beds)
258 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
258 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Twin, Double & Single Ensuite
248 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Single (Shared Bathroom)
161 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Single Room, Ensuite
205 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Ensuite
194 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Bunk Style Twin (Shared Bathroom)
172 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)
237 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)
280 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
194 square feet
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 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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cuba Street Mall and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Interislander Ferry Terminal.

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 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

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Art Deco hostel also offers a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out.

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers is a smoke-free property.

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

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
  • Bedsheets provided

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays.

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Kayaking nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

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

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

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. 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 their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

Service animals are allowed

Guests must provide health documentation

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination

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

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 onsite COVID-19 testing

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) 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

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 15–30 for adults, and NZD 10–30 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

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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