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Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 Bed, Female Only)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (4 Beds)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Double Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Amenities

Property Features

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

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
  • Number of beds 2

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

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

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

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

  • Kayaking nearby

Hotel Policies

Payment types

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 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.

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

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

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)

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.

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

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