285 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand
Based on 1258 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 May 2024
Mary
New ZealandEn suite bathroom urgently in need of attention. Black with mould, paint peeling, shower, door frame and skirting all rotten.
Food & drink in pub excellent, staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and comfortable. Lovely to have fresh towels every day.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Susan
New ZealandStaff looked tired and not smiling at all.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Beryl
CanadaClose to Botanical gardens and can walk downhill to city centre and harbour
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Co
NetherlandsI didn't know beforehand that I had to share toilet and bathroom; finally not a problem. Room needs some maintenance, especially the window.
Location very close to main attractions in Wellington. Price low.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Freddy
NetherlandsA little outdated, but functional. Window could not stay open in our room (broken latch).
Had everything you need. Staff was very friendly. Restaurant had a great (vegetarian) burger! Quiet location, close to botanical garden and city center.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Rob
United KingdomRoom in need of a fair bit of tlc, curtains were hanging off in places, lots of traffic noise until quite late and then early in the morning.
Good sized room in a great position for the early morning ferry. Food was good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Sheila
United StatesThe internet service was not good. I could never get o. The internet. The message kept saying too many other devices logged in.
Location and parking provided
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Bernadette
New ZealandWalls are thin so you can hear everything, but you expect that from a hotel
Great staff. Perfect location. Excellent location. Great value for money.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Phil
New ZealandCurtains need to have black out lining so that the street lights don’t keep the room light all night
Location, parking included in the tariff and spacious rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Brian
New ZealandA bit dirty around edges and under bed
No breakfast. Location was good for us
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Andrey
SwitzerlandThe hotel looks very old & shabby with squeaking floors and doors. Our daughter liked it a lot as it is a bit like a haunted place.
For the night stay it was a decent choice and we needed a place to sleep and easily travel the next day. The bed in our room was comfortable enough. The pictures on the walls were quite amusing. Also the location was nice with small shops around and the big park nearby. Parking was supereasy too. Also the communication with the management of the hotel was easy and even though we came very late we could easily find everything in the full absence of any staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Monica
United KingdomA little hot and noisy.
Staff really helpful with some life admin I needed to do: access to printer etc
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Fiona
United KingdomSome of the furnishings and fittings in the bathroom were ‘tired’ and definitely in need of cleaning/updating.
Ideal location for visiting Botanical and Rose Gardens aswell as the city centre. Parking was good too. Staff were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 February 2024
Mark
CanadaTraffic noise from the very busy arterial street was LOUD. We were even luckier though to have a city crew using a jackhammer outside after midnight. During the daytime we cooled the room by opening windows: old fashioned HEAVY windows which are missing the sash weights. We used wooden coat hangers to prop them open. The entry door handle (room 15) required special technique to operate: push firmly into the door before/during rotating; otherwise door won't open from outside the room. TV was small but adequate. Bedspread was dirty and stained -- we got the staff to re-launder it before use.
Location and staff were excellent. Room size very generous. Food at the pub was great.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 February 2024
David
United KingdomWifi in room desperately poor, often useless. Small wash basin with no surround or place to put your toiletries, etc. 'Wardrobe' space tatty (hanging rail). Small electric fan tricky to place and needed clunky extension lead (no aircon but room had good ventilation via large window)
Comfortable bed Large desk (which many hotels don't always have)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Andrew
AustraliaNothing to complain about.
Central to Wellington locations.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomVery friendly host and tasty food.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
White
New ZealandThe bathroom was a bit small and the screws on the window came off when I closed it just before departing. Hopefully somebody fixes it.
There was no breakfast available at the inn, but the dinners were excellent as was the service.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Fiona
United KingdomIt was all fine!
Great location at the top of town, right next to the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Very relaxed vibe to the place, so able to come and go as we pleased. A little shabby in parts of the building - but our room was clean, the shower was hot, the bed was comfy and it was exactly what we needed to spend a night in Wellington while passing through. Good value for money.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Carville
New Zealandbathroom could do with an upgrade
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Joanne
AustraliaBeen quite old lack of sound proofing. Very hot and stuffy on a warm night. Need window open which was heavy. And on busy road so noisy
Flexibility when we arrived after 11 pm. Location was nice
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Sandra
AustraliaGreat staff, good location, good food
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Theresa
New ZealandIt's an old pub which needs updating and a lick of paint. like other places in Welly you can hear your neighbors talking and walking past and TV at 3.30am but not much traffic after 8pm. Not the sort of place to stay with kids but would take kids to eat there
Bus stop is 2min $4 to town Pub food is great ate there both nights Staff are helpful and good Bed was comfy good shower. Close to ferry. No traffic after 8pm
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Robert
New ZealandGetting a parking breach from the company monitoring the car oark. We had registered our vehicle on the hotel's I pad but this didn't prevent a breech notice. Notice has been cancelled but only after providing evidence of booking and bank statement with payment.
Central location, handy to ferry terminal. Easy for wider Wellington whanau to join us for dinner. Friendly bar and wait staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Debbie
New ZealandRoom 4 fridge needs a clean!
While shabby as expected it was clean where it matters; comfy bed; surprisingly quiet even with window open to road; good price and great location; Sky TV with more than usual channels an unexpected bonus,
Stayed in January 2024
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