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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
Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View | View from room
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen
Property entrance
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Explore the area

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181 Wakefield Street, Wellington, 6011
  • Te Papa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Courtenay Place
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cuba Street Mall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom | Living room

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for King Studio + 1 Single

King Studio + 1 Single

King Studio + 1 Single

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Queen Studio + 1 Single

Queen Studio + 1 Single

Queen Studio + 1 Single

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Wellington

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Wellington awaits you at U Residence Hotel. Within steps you'll find Te Papa and Cuba Street Mall within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include in-room kitchens, washers/dryers and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-in. Added amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out and babysitting services. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Te Aro hotel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Interislander Ferry Terminal.

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 (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 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
As a guest of U Residence Hotel, you'll find a terrace, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly U Residence Hotel also features express check-out and a lift.

This 4-star Wellington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2007
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
U Residence Hotel offers 12 accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature down duvets. 50-inch LCD televisions come with Netflix. Accommodation at this 4-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (NZD 35 per night); reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at U Residence Hotel.
  • 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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At Home Hotel Wellington
At Home Wellington Hotel Wellington
Wellington At Home Hotel
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Apartment U Residence Hotel
U Residence Hotel (formerly At Home Wellington)
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at U Residence Hotel?

U Residence Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at U Residence Hotel?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at U Residence Hotel on 31 Mar 2025 start from NZ$215.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at U Residence Hotel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to U Residence Hotel?

Yep, U Residence Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach.

Is U Residence Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that U Residence Hotel is a hit with families.

Does U Residence Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at U Residence Hotel?

No, U Residence Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at U Residence Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at U Residence Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at U Residence Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

U Residence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 389 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 389 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 389 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 389 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 389 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

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

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay. Staff was very welcoming and hotel room was like brand new. Everything so clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

colin

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
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

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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