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U Residence Hotel

4.0 star property
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Living room
Property entrance
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View | Balcony
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View | View from room
King Studio + 1 Single

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
181 Wakefield Street, Wellington, 6011
  • Wellington Central Business District
    1 min walk
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
    1 min walk
  • Te Papa
    3 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    14 min drive

Room options

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

  • 36 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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King Studio + 1 Single

King Studio + 1 Single

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Studio + 1 Single

Queen Studio + 1 Single

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Wellington

With a stay at U Residence Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, just a 3-minute walk from Te Papa and 6 minutes by foot from Cuba Street Mall. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Interislander Ferry Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wellington Central Business District.

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Te Papa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Courtenay Place - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michael Fowler Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 18 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbourside Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's Wellington City - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lanes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min walk

About this property

U Residence Hotel

Family-friendly hotel in Wellington
U Residence Hotel offers 12 accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch LCD televisions come with Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 50-inch LCD televisions with premium TV channels provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and babysitting (surcharge).
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Off-site parking for NZD 35 per night; booking required
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 35 per night
  • Pet fee: NZD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Home City Apartment Wellington
At Home Hotel Wellington
At Home Wellington Hotel Wellington
Wellington At Home Hotel
U Residence Hotel Wellington
U Residence Wellington
Apartment U Residence Hotel Wellington
Wellington U Residence Hotel Apartment
Apartment U Residence Hotel
U Residence Hotel (formerly At Home Wellington)
At Home Wellington City
U Residence
U Residence Hotel Hotel
U Residence Hotel Wellington
U Residence Hotel Hotel Wellington

U Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 376 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Weiran, Fremont

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place. Nice management. Everything restocked well. Walkable to a lot of dining options. 5 mins walk to bus station that can take you around the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, heaps of space, modern,all the facilities you would need. Very close to walk to anywhere in central Wellington. I was initially unsure about entry procedures but it was easy. Parked across the road in Hotel park, it was only a 2 minute walk to hotel. Overall a place I would recommend. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Lu

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Close to Te Papa and the waterfront. Quiet room considering its location. Room was pretty run down though, needs some TLC.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size apartment. Perfect for our family trip to Wellington
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at U Residence Hotel on our road trip to Queenstown and on our return. We absolutely loved this place and we were travelling with our wee dog who was able to stain our room. It was extremely clean, warm and the location is amazing, both for food and to the Ferry. Check in was easy and contactless. Definitely will stay here again with or without dog.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is advertised as a hotel, but is actually more like serviced apartments. No parking, no checkin desk etc, no dining.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay - it was cool having our little dog stay with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great boutique hotel
Amazing location to waterfront and Courtney place. Great balcony overlooking Wakefield st. Super comfy bed. Great space inside apartment. Some furniture looking a little tired. But overall exceeded expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location very close to TePapa
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Yang

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy central city - tidy and generous room with nice layout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Fleur

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointment is a nice way of putting my stay at U Residence, Wellington. Online it says the hotel is 4 stars that unfortunately is a joke. Let’s start dishwasher doesn’t work, smoke butts and ash tray on balcony, no pen or paper to write on. Couldn’t connect to the wifi. One rubbish bin that was the size of a peg basket and no refil rubbish liners for when full. No soap. No vacuum cleaner, had a washing machine but no instructions or powder and no line to put clothes on. The shower bottom was uneven and slippery, my 70 yr old dad whom I stayed with slipped over while getting in. Also says pet friendly, no where for your pet to get outside no courtyard had to walk over 1 km for my service dog to wee each time. No stairs to access only a dirty lift. The doors are difficult to unlock and heavy. I was told the hotel had limited parking so asked as a disabled person for parking and the hotel has actually no parking at all it’s inside a shared building. We checked out at 7:30am because of all these factors it was an awful nights stay. I really am wanting a refund because it ruined our entire trip to Wellington and was not worth the money spent. It felt more like a brothel than anything else. I found it hard to give it 1 star. Very misleading online. Also said has sound proof walls that’s not true we could here everyone come and go and both sides of our room shower and use the toilet. Toilet paper was 1 ply but so thin you couldn’t even get it off the roll properly. Refund pleas!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I found it disappointing. It is more like an AirBnB than a hotel. I wanted interaction, someone to recommend restaurants, arrange a taxi, etc. Instead I got a ‘contactless’ reception - otherwise known as a key lock box !!! Disappointing. If you want a hotel with staff, book somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was rear to stay close to ferry terminal for early sailing in morning. Also having no time pressure arriving to get key great for travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay - Superb Location
Perfect location for Wellington sightseeing - next to new convention centre, 2 minutes walk to Te Papa and the waterfront, 3 minutes walk to nightlife in Courtenay Place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to lots of Wellington things.
Great location for Te Papa, Michael Fowler Centre & the New Convention Centre. Comfortable room with kitchen, close to supermarket if you want to supply your own food. Good blackout curtains, bed comfortable but would have preferred a King (there is plenty of room for one). Air Con for heating works well. Watch out for the small lip when getting into shower. Nespresso coffee machine down the hall very handy. Doesn't have Sky TV NZ but its still a good smart TV. Just remember this is a single floor hotel with no reception sk you cant leave your bags there early or after checking out. Te Papa Museum has pay for bag lockers until 6pm. Slightly cheaper than near by hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023