Halswell Lodge

The location to downtown was very good. You are close to many restaurants, the harbor front and museums, the incline trolley which takes you to the Botanic Gardens, and if you are driving and taking your car on the ferry, the ferry terminals are only a few minutes drive away. AND, if you are driving, be sure to pay for a parking place. Parking in Wellington is almost impossible, and the city lots will charge you double what Halswell charges. But be prepared! The driveway is narrow and steep, and if there are "large" cars parked there it is a challenge to get around them. Location and price make this a pretty good choice.

The building is a little dumpy. The carpets are a bit worn. It's a little smelly, like an old building. None of this makes Halswell Lodge a bad place, but it is clearly not 4 stars, but for the price and the location it's more than all right.

While the units are older style and bathroom and kitchen also older, it was great value. The beds were comfortable, with nice clean fresh linen and presentation, new bedcovers and pillows. The rooms had new curtains and decent carpet. Quiet despite being so close to the CBD.

Tried to communicate with the cleaners to tell them about the shower door needing repair and they were unable to speak any English, as there is no one around in the front desk for the entire time we were there we were unable to notify anyone of this issue.

The location was great! Great room for a group! The bedding was great, especially the extra blanket for each bed!! Loved that we had the big balcony to ourselves. The smart TV! Very accommodating for family to park while heading out for dinner. Thank You we'll definitely stay again.

Not much, just a little extra bits of housekeeping. Afew things needed cleaning, which I did. The freezer compartment could have been defrosted. Possibly an extra mirror outside of the bathroom. And to check kitchenwares are clean 👌

The location is perfect,very quiet place. Room very clean and comfortable

There was no one at the reception. I called the corresponding phone number 3 times, the 4th time they answered me, although the girl was very kind in giving me directions, but it would be better to know this in advance or at least mention it on the website.

Excellent location - easy walking to Courtney Place, Te Papa and to Oriential Parade and all the waterfront walking. The character-house that has the larger rooms was also excellent. Price, for such relatively central accommodation, was also very reasonable.

Car parking could have been free - it's $15 per day just to have the privilege of parking in their on-site parking - seems odd!?

The bed was comfy, bath was big enough for tall person, and it was a pretty room.

No toiletries, broken toilet seat, the feet not attached to heater so we couldn't use it (was that deliberate?).

Location was great, easy parking, value for money. Only staying one night for concert suited our needs perfectly

Wasn't particularly flash but that wad no problem great value

the rooms at the back of the complex (a former house) are excellent -- quiet, good value and very comfortable

bathroom smelled a bit funny (presumably drains)

The room was easily the best that I have stayed in. It was very "gracious" and "spacious" - the decor was superior to my previous room at Halswell lodge. There were plenty of channels to choose from as regards the TV and the room was excellent value for money, as I had been upgraded for free. It was located in the two story brick bungalo on Edge Hill at the back of the property. I appreciated the receptionist's help in getting my room keys "after office hours".

There were young men that kept gathering outside the rooms next to the lodge. They kept coming in and out of the place on their car and was up and down all night making sure my car was okay. It was actually quite scarey as they were gathered only at night.

The room was fantastic, no issues with that and would stay again. I prob won’t though have a car parked up.