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U Residence Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Wellington

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Living room | 50-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV, Netflix
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50-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV, Netflix
Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 388 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Living room | 50-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV, Netflix

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 689 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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King Studio + 1 Single | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

King Studio + 1 Single

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Studio + 1 Single | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Queen Studio + 1 Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 388 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Down comforters, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Te Aro, a neighborhood in Wellington, U Residence Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Te Aro Pa and City-to-Sea Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and Wellington Cenotaph.
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Map
181 Wakefield Street, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michael Fowler Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Te Papa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lanes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zephyr Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬3 min walk

About this property

U Residence Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Te Papa
U Residence Hotel provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at U Residence Hotel have perks such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Down comforters and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LCD TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 35 per night); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/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 will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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 any questions, 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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is U Residence Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of NZD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at U Residence Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at U Residence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at U Residence Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is U Residence Hotel located?

This family-friendly Wellington hotel is located near the airport, just steps from Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Te Aro Pa and St James Theatre are just steps away. Wellington Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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U Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 400 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming! Room was clean, and it was close to many areas of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, no issues, pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic, clean facilities in an excellent location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great to have our dog come along too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice accommodation. Big spacious rooms and the manager was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Good sized room. Comfy bed and good shower. Nothing more needed!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full kitchen and laundry in unit. Cute little balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weiran

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

Dean

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

6/10 Okay

Lu

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

Maree

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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