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U Residence Hotel

Wellington · New Zealand

181 Wakefield StreetView location

9.0/10Excellent436 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.2/109.2
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition8.8/108.8
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Value8.4/108.4
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About U Residence Hotel

Formerly At Home Wellington, U Residence Hotel is a charming boutique apartment hotel in the heart of Wellington's entertainment and cultural district. It offers self-contained accommodations with kitchens or kitchenettes, laundry facilities, and private balconies.

The hotel features 13 rooms, ranging from queen studios to two-bedroom apartments, catering to those seeking a comfortable and unique stay in New Zealand's capital city.

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With a stay at U Residence Hotel, Signature Collection by BW, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, within a 10-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Central Business District.

This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Te Aro Pa. 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. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking
Childcare
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No alcohol served onsite No front desk Events/parties not allowed Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions LGBTQIA+ friendly Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 1 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Alcohol is not served at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nIf you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Wellington Central Business District 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Te Aro Pa 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Te Papa 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Michael Fowler Centre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St James Theatre 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
The Opera House 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Courtenay Place 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
New Zealand Film Archive 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Frank Kitts Park 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Wellington Town Hall 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Oriental Parade 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Civic Square 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
City Gallery Wellington 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Waitangi Park 0.5 km / 0.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 1930
  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • Apartments: 2
  • Studios: 11
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
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  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Harbour
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Entertainment Area
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting service
  • Bellboy serviceExtra charge
  • Smoke detector
  • Lift access
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Toaster: 1
  • Oven: 1
  • Clothes dryer: 1
  • Electric kettle: 1
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Continental breakfast
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Identification card at arrival
  • No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • SUITE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGSUITE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 35 m²SUI.NM-QN
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    SUITE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    35 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.NM-QN

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony
    • Mini fridge
    • TV

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO HARBOUR VIEWSTUDIO • HARBOUR VIEWSTU.HV

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    U Residence Hotel

    STUDIO HARBOUR VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    HARBOUR VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.HV

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • STUDIO KING SIZE BEDSTUDIO • KING SIZE BEDSTU.KG-1

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    STUDIO KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.KG-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE NON SMOKINGSUITE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 35 m²SUI.NM
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    SUITE NON SMOKING

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    11 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    35 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width, Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.NM

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKINGFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKING • 2 Bedrooms • 55 m²FAM.B2-NM
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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKING

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    10 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    55 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, Single bed 80-130 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    2
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.B2-NM

    Room amenities

    • Balcony
    • Wi-fi
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN-1

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    U Residence Hotel

    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.QN-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE NON SMOKINGSUITE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 55 m²SUI.NM-2
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    SUITE NON SMOKING

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    10 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    55 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.NM-2

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Hairdryer

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT DELUXE KING BEDAPARTMENT • DELUXE KING BEDAPT.DX-KG

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    APARTMENT DELUXE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.DX-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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    U Residence Hotel

    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT KING BED NON SMOKINGAPARTMENT • KING BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 65 m²APT.KG-NM
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    APARTMENT KING BED NON SMOKING

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    8 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    65 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.KG-NM

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathroom: 1

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT THREE BEDSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDSAPT.3B

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    U Residence Hotel

    APARTMENT THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.3B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    U Residence Hotel

    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: FAM.3B

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKINGAPARTMENT • TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKING • 2 Bedrooms • 100 m²APT.B2-NM
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    APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    10 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    100 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, Single bed 80-130 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    2
    Room type
    APARTMENT
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDROOMS NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.B2-NM

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Mini fridge
    • Balcony
    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE NON SMOKINGSUITE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 55 m²SUI.NM-3
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    SUITE NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    10 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    55 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.NM-3

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Hairdryer

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE NON SMOKINGSUITE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 35 m²SUI.NM-1
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    U Residence Hotel

    SUITE NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    11 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    35 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.NM-1

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Wi-fi
    • Balcony
    • Mini fridge
    • TV
    • Bathroom: 1

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about U Residence Hotel

9.0
Excellent
436 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.2 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Value
8.4 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
20 Apr 2026
Glenn
Great location but no reception desk.
They got my email wrong so we had no idea how to check in or where to park. Parking was expensive. Construction going on so foyer and lift a bit dirty.
Loose tap and leaky shower hose. Bed was ok but sofas weren't.
Had no milk so bought our own.
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Mar 2026
Stephen Joseph
Photos on booking site make it look okay but the reality is dingy and jaded accommodation. Spend you money in a proper hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2026
Rada
Walking distance from a lot of good food, touristy and shopping locations
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Wendy
Very clean, apartment A, was a great size. Amenities were just what we were looking for. Thankful for the tea, coffee and milk on arrival❤️
Partner
4/10
Poor
15 Feb 2026
Martin
The main issue was the lack of communication to enable us to gain access to the accommodation. It was only received a couple of hours prior to arrival and only after we chased it. A number of emails were needed before we eventually got the info needed to access the property. Using the lockbox to obtain the key was also challenging.
Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Feb 2026
Eric
No staff present. Washer/dryer malfunctioned
2/10
Poor
01 Feb 2026
Caryl
I tried to cancel the booking as a family member had a near fatal accident so I clearly didn’t stay at the hotel. Your refusing to cancel and refund means I will never book with Expedia again. You have no heart and no consideration.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Stephen
Great location and preface for dog friendly. Thank you
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Dec 2025
Colin
Accommodations met our needs during our stay. Amenities were perfect for anyone staying longer than one day.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
13 Dec 2025
Sagar
The staff was very rude and shown aggressive behaviour with our family. The bathroom was not clean and upon requesting to check the guy started arguing and shown aggressive behaviour with my family. The manger came and cheked the bathroom was smelling, which she cleaned herself and sprayed fragrance. Overall on requesting a towel to the guy he shouted rudely in the lobby, \" what? Why? There is already a towel I can see in the chair.\" We were three of us in the room and I saw only two towels in bathroom and didn't noticed third one was opposite way in the studio at dining chair.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Helen
Great place, staff very friendly and accommodating. Very clean.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Marty
A terrific value- a very spacious, clean room with kitchen, close to everything, complete with patio (love the fresh air)! Would recommend!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2025
susan
Should have directions for the washer. Also, office hours are only until 5, so make sure you are there. Our room did not lock, so they had to give us a different room. I’m happy staff was still there.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2025
Marilyn
King bed was small, needed updating. Car parking across the road cost $105 but we parked in wrong spot & we’re fined $190 by carpark owner, very expensive for us & the hotel should reimburse us $105 as we didn’t use their specific spots
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Sam
Very pleasant expierence handy to plenty of dining and entertainment options
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Elaine
Clean room and very friendly staff
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2025
Patrick
Nice and well priced
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2025
Ana
close to Takina events centre
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2025
sacha
Clean. Furniture worn but ok. Friendly staff.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Stacey
Wow what a great stay! Really great Communication from day 1. Clear instructions for parking and accessing keys. The room itself was exactly what we needed, it was clean, tidy and modern and nice! Beds were great. We have everything we needed and really enjoyed our stay there. Would highly recommend. Thanks so much for having us :)
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Gary
It’s is everything I need.
Great access to the conference centre
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
Mark
In the center of everything. Very large room.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Wendy
Really convenient and great that they took pets. Special touches like having a dog bed, bowl and dog treats!

Room was clean and spacious and comfortable.

Check-in and out was super easy and I got a call before check in to make sure I had everything we needed.

Highly recommend.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2025
Jade
Great check in, we'd arrived in Wgtn early so were able to drop our bags off which was appreciated. Early check in confirmed by phone call so we could relax before the All Blacks game. Nice clean room, quiet and comfy bed. Thanks 😊
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Jude
Perfect location, Very Friendly Welcome!
Apartment has everything you need just a little cold.
Business Partner
2/10
Poor
10 Jun 2025
Stuart
Checked out within the hour, this facility was not what we expected, the decor is old and updated, it was clean enough but dingy would be the word i would use
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jun 2025
Jimmy
Lacked of heating during winter season is a huge challenge for us. The extra bed was not working fine and sunk almost to the floor.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2025
Philip
very convenient, reasonable price was very windy which made it noisy and hard to sleep
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2025
Anne
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10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2025
Patricia
Staff was very welcoming! Room was clean, and it was close to many areas of interest.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2025
Munevver

Very comfortable

Location was good and walking distance to a lot of restaurants. Check in after hours was very easy with excellent instructions. Balcony was also perfect for us.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
Vanessa
We stayed at the U to visit Te Papa, and it was the perfect location. Room had everything we needed! Was a bit tired, but clean and convenient.
Would definitely stay again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2025
Daniel
Not bad
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2025
Adam
Good location, no issues, pleasant stay.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2025
Keith
These apartments are in an excellent location, just around the corner from Te Papa and across the road from the waterfront. Lots of nice eateries within a short walk too. The apartment was well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The balcony had views of the waterfront and was a lovely spot. We would definitely stay here again if coming back to Wellington.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2025
Courtney
Basic, clean facilities in an excellent location.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2025
Lynne
Very friendly staff and great to have our dog come along too
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Janet

I booked an extra night.

Nice bright units are one block from waterfront, next door to convention centre and Te Papa museum, and walking distance to everything. Automated check-in but management office is onsite if you need anything. Comfortable bed with good quality linens and all amenities for a short term stay.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Spacious and Efficient Service

Stayed here with my family of five and it was very spacious and the contactless check-in process was very efficient and convenient. The one bathroom situation was a bit challenging but everything else was fantastic. The in-room washer + dryer was excellent and helpful too. The apartment is also located in a great location within walking distance to many restaurants, shops, and grocery stores. We appreciated the saved parking space across the street but note that it is an open car park area so we did have to be mindful about leaving our belongings in the car overnight. Overall, I highly recommend this place!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Bernard
Full kitchen and laundry in unit. Cute little balcony.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2024
Bo
Really nice accommodation. Big spacious rooms and the manager was very accommodating.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2024
Sharon
Great location, great service.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2024
Jack
Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Staff was very welcoming and hotel room was like brand new. Everything so clean and modern.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2024
Wendy
Great location. Good sized room. Comfy bed and good shower. Nothing more needed!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Kate
Great room. Check in was easy. Staff were very friendly and helpful and location was fantastic.
Room wasn’t very soundproof but thankfully it’s quiet at night so it didn’t cause any problems.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2024
Derrick
Location is absolutely the best, as it is only a block away from the waterfront, attractions, and many, many restaurants and bars. Staff are all professional and accomodating above and beyond. However the room furnishings are somewhat lacking, with things like luggage racks and desks missing, and no power or USB outlets where they would be most useful At night, the bedroom rattles with the sound of machinery, which goes silent in the morning. There is also no view from most of the balconies, but just having a balcony right by the water is nice
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Weiran
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
Lorraine
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.
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2024
Lu
Close to Te Papa and the waterfront. Quiet room considering its location. Room was pretty run down though, needs some TLC.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2024
Karen
Great size apartment. Perfect for our family trip to Wellington
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2024
Dean
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.
Leisure Pet
4/10
Poor
16 Apr 2024
Jesse
It is advertised as a hotel, but is actually more like serviced apartments. No parking, no checkin desk etc, no dining.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2024
Andrea
We had a great stay - it was cool having our little dog stay with us.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2024
Suzanne

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
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2024
Bruce
Convenient location very close to TePapa
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2023
Maree
Handy central city - tidy and generous room with nice layout
2/10
Poor
12 Oct 2023
Fleur
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!
Business_and_leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2023
Nicholas
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2023
Greg
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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Verified traveler

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
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2023
Grant

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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jun 2023
Juan Carlos
Was a bit difficult to check in as I arrived late. I did not have internet with me so I had to ask a passer by to help me ring the manager. It took some time to do this and was stressful. The property itself is situated very conveniently, though my room was a bit outdated and dark. Washing machine is great and I appreciate having this feature.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2023
Verified traveler
Everything is fine; A dishwasher and a laundry machine are equipped in the room and powder is supplied. A fire evacuation drill was held during our stay; It showed this hotel was reliable.
Business
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2023
Vincent
Like the freedom in the apartment, instand heater. It will be perfect if the property can orivide free parking for the guests. 😀
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2023
Haydn
Great location, spacious & tidy.
Business
2/10
Poor
24 Mar 2023
Verified traveler

Bad experience with both hotel and hotels.com

I never post reviews, even if I've had a bad experience, but making an exception. Room seemed ok at first but the bed completely fell apart as soon as I laid down. Has wooden slats which I tried to fix but the attachments were broken so it kept falling apart. Ended up pulling the mattress off and sleeping on the floor. Everything is contactless, including check-in, so no one to contact. Ran into to the manager the next morning who was apologetic but refused to even provide a partial refund. Hotels.com was not at all helpful and simply said there's nothing they could do if the manager refused. At the least, hotels.com should be able to confirm that basic features, like safe hotel beds, are available in the hotels they have on their site.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
19 Mar 2023
Rod
Nice very central to the city , although the shower is really bad , no pressure and very hard to set the correct temperature
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
25 Feb 2023
Murielle
I arrived after hours and couldn’t get into the building. There is no lobby and the room manager was not answering. I had to make a few calls to get the code into the building. Key was left in a lock box. I had booked the room specifically for the washer and dryer. The washer wasn’t working and the dryer didn’t dry the cloth. Bad experience, don’t stay there!
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2023
Ursula
Central and close to all the shopping, food places and transport e.g. buses, that we needed. Also very close to Te Papa and waterfront which were places we wanted to visit. Small room but had what we needed for short stay. The outdoor balcony was important to us to have small outdoor space and fresh air. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2023
Jocelyn
Value for money
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2022
Celeste
I like the idea of allowing the pet to stay in the hotel with the owner.

I also liked having a complete furniture or household that i can used while staying.,😊😊😊
Business_and_leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2022
Theresa
Great location close to town
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2022
Tina
Close to city central
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2022
Zeyad
Lovely staff and reasonable price.
Central and convenient location.
Oldish property and furniture.
Cleanliness can be better.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2022
rebecca

Entry Challenge

We chose this hotel because of its close proximity to the cultural museum - which by the way is a must see. We are an older couple and had a very difficult time
with the contactless registration and entry. It was a frustrating start but the person in charge was helpful when we finally met him. The room itself was OK and there was plenty of space. There was a balcony but it was cold we didn't use it besides there really wasn't much of a view and there was construction going on nearby. The room was fairly clean And the amenities were nice. This was the only place though on our entire trip of 40 days where we opened the refrigerator and the milk was curdled. Not a very good attention to detail by whoever worked the room. The location was excellent. I thought the bed was super comfortable but my husband had a very hard time sleeping. We will probably look at other places next time in Wellington.
Partner
2/10
Poor
07 Sep 2022
Verified traveler
NOT pet friendly!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2022
Steve
Unfortunately no teatowel to dry the dishes and the all the tea bags were wet and couldn't use them , road noise was loud but otherwise location was great
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2022
Sharon
Quiet, very good staff. Easy going
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2022
Shivantika
Many facilities provided, comfortable and great service by Anuradha! Cheers
Business_and_leisure Family
2/10
Poor
29 Aug 2022
Jack
I stayed on Sunday night. 28th August. I usually stay here a lot and never had any problems but had a terrible stay. 2 large parties where happening at once out of different rooms. They were loud all night and no one did anything or even ask them to turn the volume down. I didn’t sleep at all because of the noise and it was a terrible stay.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
20 Jul 2022
Alex
Service from U Residence was good - after the 5 emails from Expedia! Unfortunately the car parking ticket was not there. The windows either are not sealed or need to be resealed as the wind blew straight through the whole night
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2022
Marie
Close to tepapa
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2022
A Ram
Great location near Te Papa. Spacious. Some staffs were friendly and helpful. Every time I was entering or exiting the building, there were smokers by the building entrance. Air condition unit was loud. Some amenities in the room were not very clean (badly stained cup, rusty soap dispenser in the wash basin, etc) and hot water was poor in pressure. After-hour over-the-phone check-in staff was accessible and helpful. Check-out was inconvenient. Expedia website states that the reception opens at 8am but no one was available. When called the number, I was told that the reception opens at 9am and was told that reception was on the ground floor which was not the case. The reception was at the opposite end to the entrance to the hotel part of the hallway and was not sign posted well. Staff was slightly late but was very helpful and friendly.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
02 Jun 2022
Stuart
Do not stay here!! The place is really tired and overpriced. It is advertised as having a gym but they don’t give you access to it, it’s noisy when it’s windy and the shower is either freezing or scalding hot; either option has no water pressure!!
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2022
lyn
Decent sized room, bigger than a normal hotel room, lovely balcony and very quiet. The only disappointment was the shower, it took 5 mins for it to warm up (there was a sign advising this) and only dribbled out.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2022
michael
Great location, staff were friendly and very helpful
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Mar 2022
Ben
Corridor was really smelly. Room was very sparse for the price
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2022
Rex
This was in walking distance of everything we went to see.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2022
Cristina
Excelent place to stay in Wellington cbd
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2022
Lloyd
Everything about it was okay
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2021
Vanessa
Great place to stay, small on one floor and contactless check in.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2021
Scott
The room and service was excellent. Friendly staff, clean room and everything worked. Will definitely return.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Oct 2021
martin
No WiFi available the WiFi name never appeared on WiFi network on my phone and internet only available in certain areas of the room as were dead spots in room, no Netflix available on TV as not available to connect because TV had no network to connect too even though your website say there was, no milk available for hot drinks. Tv Remote in bedroom didn't work had to turn TV on and of on the actual TV itself. The building that was been built next door had bright lights on all night but there was no one working there overnight.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2021
Samantha
This was our first time staying at the U Residence and we were there for 2 nights. Arriving out of hours, clear instructions of accessing the hotel and room were sent out prior and the key was easily retrieved from a safe and secure lock box.
The Hotel is situated in a great location, close to Te Papa, Courtenay Place and the Waterfront and is also dog friendly. The room and bathroom were both large and clean.
Nice touches were the complimentary extra towels, basic cooking seasonings, additional bathroom supplies and coffee maker with coffee refills available to all guests in the main hallway at anytime plus the two bath robes, thriving flowering plant and fresh milk in the fridge in our room.
The only niggles were the shower hose/nozzle which was splitting so the water pressure was very low plus a constant on/off noise throughout the night outside of our room. (These we addressed with the housemaid when we checked out, so hoping they are resolved before our next stay!) I would highly recommend this Hotel and we will definitely stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Very good, comfortable and roomy
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Excellent location easy walking distance into town . Helpful accommodating staff
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
It was a lovely big room and nice and clean
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Room was warm, bed was comfortable, room was clean was a very pleasant stay!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2021
Robert P

Great central city locatiin

Great central city location
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2021
Verified traveler
No fuss check in and check out. We arrived late and night and were able to walk straight into a clean, spacious hotel room. Chinmay even left a personal note wishing us a lovely stay!
Leisure Family

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U Residence Hotel
181 Wakefield Street, Wellington, New Zealand

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