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7.9

790 reviews

U Residence Hotel

U Residence Hotel

181 Wakefield Street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

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+1-833-728-2041

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Landmark view

Patio

Kitchenware

U Residence Hotel

Welcome to U Residence Hotel, a top-rated ApartHotel located in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand. With its four-star rating, this hotel offers a comfortable and convenient stay for travelers looking to explore the city. Situated at 181 Wakefield Street, U Residence Hotel is just a mere 0.4mi away from the city center, making it an ideal base for experiencing all that Wellington has to offer.

This ApartHotel boasts 790 reviews, a testament to the exceptional experience it provides to its guests. With prices starting from just $137, U Residence Hotel offers an array of amenities to enhance your stay. Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean or the city's landmarks from your balcony or terrace. Unwind in the spacious and air-conditioned rooms, complete with fully equipped kitchens and private bathrooms. Whether you're traveling alone or with your furry friend, U Residence Hotel is pet-friendly and offers services such as parking and free Wi-Fi to ensure a seamless stay.

With its prime location and extensive amenities, U Residence Hotel is the perfect choice for travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and a touch of luxury during their stay in Wellington. Book your stay at U Residence Hotel and embark on a memorable adventure in this vibrant city.

At U Residence Hotel, we understand that pets are part of the family, which is why we welcome your furry friends to join you during your stay. With our pet-friendly policy, you can bring your beloved companion along for an additional charge. So go ahead and bring Fido or Fluffy with you on your Wellington adventure!

We strive to make your stay as convenient as possible, which is why we offer flexible payment options. At U Residence Hotel, we accept all major credit cards, including Mastercard and Visa. So you can easily settle your bill with the payment method that works best for you.

When it comes to accommodations, U Residence Hotel has a variety of room types to suit your needs. Choose from our spacious One-Bedroom Family Apartments, perfect for accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children, or opt for our cozy Queen Studios, ideal for couples or small families. Enjoy the comfort of a king or queen-size bed, fully equipped kitchens, and private bathrooms in each room. And don't forget to take advantage of the stunning views of the harbor or city landmarks from select rooms.

With our prime location, exceptional amenities, and comfortable rooms, U Residence Hotel is the ideal choice for travelers seeking a seamless and memorable stay in Wellington. Book your stay at U Residence Hotel and embark on a delightful adventure in this vibrant city.

Closest airports

Wellington International Airport

2.8mi

Paraparaumu Airport

28.9mi

Picton Aerodrome

43mi

Woodbourne Airport

49.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Landmark view

Patio

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Rooms

Queen Studio in U Residence Hotel

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Queen Studio

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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Welcome to our Queen Studio, a spacious and beautifully designed room perfect for couples or families with one child. With a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, balcony, and modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, your stay is guaranteed to be comfortable and enjoyable. Plus, our terrace and outdoor furniture offer stunning views and the perfect spot to relax after a long day of exploring.

King Studio in U Residence Hotel

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King Studio

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

City view

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Private Bathroom

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Experience true luxury and comfort in our King Studio, a spacious 484 sqft studio featuring a king-size bed, city views, and a private balcony. With a fully equipped kitchenette and amenities such as a flat-screen TV, washing machine, and air conditioning, you'll have everything you need for a perfect stay.

Queen Studio with Harbor View in U Residence Hotel

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Queen Studio with Harbor View

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Landmark view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Experience breathtaking views of the harbor and iconic landmarks from our spacious Queen Studio. Enjoy the convenience of a fully-equipped kitchen, private balcony, and modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and washing machine, making it the perfect home away from home for 2 adults and 1 child.

Queen Studio plus Single Bed in U Residence Hotel

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Queen Studio plus Single Bed

1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Welcome to our Queen Studio plus Single Bed! This spacious studio room, spanning 377 sqft, is perfect for families or groups of up to 3 adults and 2 children. Featuring a kitchen, private bathroom, balcony, and a range of amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

King Studio (3 Adults) in U Residence Hotel

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King Studio (3 Adults)

1 Twin Bed

1 King Size Bed

485 sqft

City view

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Private Bathroom

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Experience the ultimate luxury in our King Studio, a spacious and stylish room with stunning city views from the balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable seating area. Perfect for a group of 3 adults, this room offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay.

One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults) in U Residence Hotel

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One-Bedroom Apartment (2 Adults)

1 King Size Bed

590 sqft

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Welcome to our spacious and stylish One-Bedroom Apartment for 2 adults, perfect for a comfortable stay with all the modern amenities you need. With a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, balcony, and stunning terrace, you'll feel right at home. Plus, enjoy the convenience of a washing machine, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Relax in the cozy sitting area or explore the nearby attractions from this accessible and wheelchair-friendly unit. Book your stay now and experience a delightful stay in our apartment!

Two-Bedroom Apartment in U Residence Hotel

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Two-Bedroom Apartment

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

665 sqft

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious Two-Bedroom Apartment with stunning city views. This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, balcony, and all the amenities you need, including a washing machine, microwave, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. Accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children, it is the perfect choice for a relaxing stay in the city.

One-Bedroom Family Apartment in U Residence Hotel

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One-Bedroom Family Apartment

1 King Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

590 sqft

City view

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Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

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The One-Bedroom Family Apartment is a spacious and comfortable apartment with a stunning city view. It features a fully-equipped kitchen, a private balcony, and a cozy sitting area ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay for both adults and children.

Guest reviews

7.9

790 reviews

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Karen

10

October 2024

Great size apartment with a kitchen that suited us well. Easy instructions to get in and communication throughout was brilliant. Bed was super comfy and it was great having a lounge in our room. We stayed in room J. Good size balcony but the weather was not great so we didn’t use it. Water pressure was terrific and shampoos etc supplied. There’s a little coffee area outside in the hallway for guests which was a nice touch. Also extra toilet paper if needed. The office is at the end of the hall and they were super customer focused……even organised transport for us. Super stay and highly recommend.

Everything was fabulous.

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Rachael

9.1

October 2024

Great location, we went to a concert at the Michael Fowler Centre - easy walk We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment, good size balcony and a city view, also has a view of the harbour reflecting off the building opposite. Comfortable beds and furniture Parking available over the road, we could see our car from the apartment and watched the car park being monitored by security service. Good communication I left something behind and was contacted quickly but I had already left the city-had to arrange posting back Great option to have pets stay as well

Vents needed cleaning Wear and tear evident Shower is tiny, for the size of the room Heater in bathroom didn’t work Frosted sticker over bathroom window had a biggish hole in it- effecting the privacy, as it looks onto the balcony.

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Katrina

9.1

June 2024

The apartment was lovely and clean, and the bed was very comfortable. Nice to have such a spacious bathroom as well, and the addition of a 'shower bomb' was a nice touch. Brilliant to have a patio to sit outside, and the view was unimportant to us. We had everything we needed for one night (or a longer stay), and we were impressed to see there was even a clothes washer/dryer in the kitchen. All in a great location, and in handy walking distance to shopping, attractions, restaurants and bars. Also very quiet overnight. We parked across the road, and that was convenient and absolutely fine. I left a coat in the wardrobe and received a call from the lovely hotel manager shortly after we left. Most appreciated, thanks so much, Team! :)

I found the booking process "quite a lot" compared to anywhere else I have stayed. I feel that was mainly because we booked through Booking.com rather than direct with the property. So a lot of receiving the same emails multiple times, and again in the Booking.com app, etc. But got there in the end. Once received, the check-in process was easy and the instructions were clear, including parking across the road.

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Yvonne

9.1

March 2024

Its location was really good. The space in the room and the overall level of the accommodation was really good.

The hotel operates on a wholly contactless booking in system which only works if u have good connectivity. Unfortunately I suffered significant connectivity issues since arriving in New Zealand despite my best efforts to get everything arranged before I arrived in the country. I tried to send an email with a copy of my passport and only on the fourth attempt did they finally receive it. When I arrived my iphone completely lost the contactless booking in email ( it was no longer in my inbox my junk box or my deleted items) and as I arrived after close of business I had difficulty getting into my room which was very stressful.

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Lauren

8.2

January 2024

Friendly staff, really easy to follow instructions for access and for reserved parking were provided. We appreciated the daily servicing of the apartment. The location was perfect for our stay.

We felt the furniture was looking a little tired in the two bedroom unit we had, especially the fabric chairs could do with a shampoo/clean. The divider stacking doors between the lounge and bedroom had been repaired with tape and looked a bit tacky and were not easy to use. In the kitchen area the ill-fitting refrigerator door in relation to the cavity space it was placed in meant the door was not easy to shut and had to be firmly pushed to stay shut. Also having to lift a heavy 4 slice toaster from the cupboard above the fridge was a little hazardous and we suggest placing this in a lower height cupboard.

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Frazer

9.1

January 2024

The room (a studio apartment more than spacious enough for 2 people and all their travelling gear) was spotless, comfortable and as central as it's possible to get. Decent-sized icy-cold fridge, a basic but functional kitchenette - I wouldn't like to cook here for a week but sufficient for snack prep and breakfasts. Good balcony area which is actually usable for sitting out of an evening and not just a shelf on the side of the building.

The check-in process involves no contact with actual people and has a faintly Mission Impossible feel to it. Having said that, by following the instructions to the letter I got into my apartment with no difficulty.

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Boyd

9.1

February 2024

Location was the best! I walked everywhere around Welly or caught local buses. I paid more for this room because of the corner balcony which had a harbour view - brilliant! This hotel and this room in particular, will be my choice of accommodation for all my future stays in Welly.

Hot water system took ages to heat up for the shower, but at least this was made clear by a note in the bathroom. The toilet seat came loose and the shower gel containers in the shower came loose from the wall, but these were minor issues for me.

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Carter

9.1

October 2023

I enjoyed the big warm comfortable queen size bed which is better than single bed I have at home. You provided everything I could possibly need with a touch of luxury in my room minus the food. I enjoyed the luxury of internet television 📺 in the room which I have never seen before and makes me want to get one of my own. There is a short walking distance to New World Supermarket, Restaurants and Takeaways for the hungry traveler. I like your good security with no tolerance for noisy guests. I am excited about staying at U Residence Hotel again.

I did not know what you provided in the drawers until approaching the end of the stay. It would be helpful if the drawers were labeled with the contents inside. I did not know you provided free internet till the the final day of my 3 day stay. When you E-mailed me of how to get my room key 🗝, it would have been a good idea if you mentioned where to find the code to login to use the Wifi in my room.

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Kate

10

July 2023

Location. Extremely nice staff. Cleanliness. Secure. Comfort. I would stay here again. Nice touches with hallway refills of coffee sachets etc. 1 bedroom unit was spacious, warm, Netflix available. Such lovely helpful friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Patio. Showers great. Wash machine and dryer great. Drink sachets, hot chocolate and plunger coffèe delicious. Made for a lovely visit to Wellington.

Parking not available unless willing to pay $35 a day at uncovered insecure parking lot across the road.. Kitchen equipment minimal. Coffee plunger needs replacing. No egg cups. Toilet did not flush enough, always paper left in the loo.

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Val

10

April 2024

U Residence Hotel has exceptional quality. Fresh and clean, no unwanted smells, no unwanted bed bugs, thoroughly clean from top to bottom. We were over whelmed with how welcomed our bichon maltese was. She was treated to a surprise upon arrival with a cozy doggie bed and a bowl of doggie treats. Wonderful manager, friendly staff. Located within walking distance of Wellington's top attractions. We will definitely visit again :)

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Points of Interest Around U Residence Hotel

Attractions

Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa)

0.1mi

City Gallery Wellington

0.3mi

Cuba Street

0.3mi

Weta Workshop

0.4mi

Wellington Museum

0.4mi

Wellington Cable Car

0.6mi

Mt. Victoria Lookout

0.8mi

New Zealand Parliament (Beehive)

1mi

Old St. Paul's

1mi

Wellington Botanic Garden

1.1mi

Zealandia Ecosanctuary

1.4mi

Red Rocks Reserve (Pariwhero)

4.9mi

Kaitoke Regional Park

26.8mi

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

27.6mi

Southward Car Museum

30.4mi

Amenities of U Residence Hotel

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Terrace

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Landmark view

Patio

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Free toiletries

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Balcony

Stay rules - U Residence Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - U Residence Hotel

Is it possible to stay with my pet at U Residence Hotel?

Absolutely! You are more than welcome to stay with your pet at U Residence Hotel. They have a pet-friendly policy in place, making it a great option for pet owners. However, please keep in mind that there may be additional charges for bringing your furry companion along.

What are the check-in and check-out times at U Residence Hotel?

Your reservation at U Residence Hotel specifies a check-in timeframe of 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and a check-out deadline of 10:00 AM.

Does U Residence Hotel provide parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at U Residence Hotel. The hotel offers public parking at a nearby location. The cost for parking is NZ$35 per day, and it is necessary to make a reservation in advance.

How much does a stay at U Residence Hotel cost?

At U Residence Hotel, you can find rates starting from $137. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

What types of rooms does U Residence Hotel offer?

U Residence Hotel offers a variety of room options. The rooms include One-Bedroom Family Apartments, Queen Studios, King Studios, and Two-Bedroom Apartments. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The bed sizes range from King size to Queen size and Twin size beds. The rooms can accommodate different numbers of adults and children, with some rooms accommodating up to 4 adults and 3 children.

What are the main attractions at U Residence Hotel?

At U Residence Hotel, guests can make the most of their time by indulging in the various leisure amenities available. The hotel features a swimming pool where guests can relax and enjoy a refreshing swim. For those looking to stay active during their stay, there is a fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Guests can also take advantage of the spa facilities to unwind and rejuvenate. In addition to this, the hotel offers a rooftop garden, providing a serene and peaceful environment for guests to relax and enjoy the scenic views. Whether it's lounging by the pool, working out at the fitness center, or simply unwinding at the spa or rooftop garden, guests at U Residence Hotel have plenty of options to spend their time and make their stay a memorable one.

Can I use my credit card at U Residence Hotel?

Yes, you can use your credit card at U Residence Hotel. Cash is not accepted, but they do accept payment by Mastercard and Visa.