Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
1 Bunny Street
About This Property
Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers, formerly hosting Queen Elizabeth II's entourage, offers a unique blend of historic elegance and modern amenities.
Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Wellington, just steps away from the railway station, TSB Arena, and Westpac Stadium, guests enjoy easy access to the city's main attractions.
Entertainment and Services
From the 24-hour guest kitchen and games room to the free WiFi and house bar with nightly activities, guests are spoiled for choice. Plus, the tour desk helps plan adventures around the North Island.
Ready to experience the perfect mix of history and comfort? Book your stay at Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers now!
Why guests recommend it
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Guest reviews
Most recent
Nothing worse when you pay more for a room that looks clean and arrive to old smelly room with an old torn polyester duv
Near train station but construction noise and air conditioner noise
👍 Liked
- • Near train station but construction noise and air conditioner noise
👎 Disliked
- • Room was not like picture shown on booking.com. It was like the cheaper room I saw on the site. It stunk of old cigarette smoke. Hear the guy on his phone thru the wall til late. Apparently rooms on street side are much better. Photos show what I got and what was shown
Overall a clean room. Wouldn’t recommend the sharing of bathroom situation as it left my room unlock
Overall a clean room. Wouldn’t recommend the sharing of bathroom situation as it left my room unlock
👎 Disliked
- • The face flannel had an old blood stain. There was an old t shirt in the bathroom. I didn’t feel safe when A guy was Nutting off what felt like outside my room.
This was not what I booked! The photos did not match my experience at all. Please use real photos of the rooms and bathr
The location was really good.
👍 Liked
- • The location was really good.
👎 Disliked
- • - Free Wifi - but only 1 GB ! - The towel had stains on it 🤢 - The bedsheets had not been changed 🤢 - There was no soap to wash hands with.
Great
I like the location and was good value for money
👍 Liked
- • I like the location and was good value for money
👎 Disliked
- • Could hear the other guests above
The central location, the space and facilities in the room, the staff, friendly and helpful, the charm of a former premier hotel 80 years ago
👍 Liked
- • The central location, the space and facilities in the room, the staff, friendly and helpful, the charm of a former premier hotel 80 years ago
👎 Disliked
- • Being too cold the first night without enough blankets or a functioning heater
The beds were comfortable and great staff. Lovely and warm too
👍 Liked
- • The beds were comfortable and great staff. Lovely and warm too
👎 Disliked
- • Oh boy do you need to upgrade your in-room tea and coffee provisions! The coffee was hideous! Also, the room was not very clean. Just clean enough is how I'd put it. And don't forget to wipe the outside of the jugs!
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