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*Based on Hot Rate® bookings over 12 months vs. lowest published rates on leading retail sites. Hot Rates are different from retail rates. Hotel revealed only after booking. Bookings final.
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 between 8:00 AM and noon 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. 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.
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. 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
National Rating
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