Rydges Wellington

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Rydges
8.2 (4995 reviews)
75 Featherston Street , Wellington , nz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty bathroom
Rude service
Dated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.28
Rooms need urgent attention, tiles broken/cracked, and some areas were not clean.
Service
8.75
Staff were friendly; however, some experiences of rudeness were reported.
Location
9.29
Location is superb and highly praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.74
Rooms are quite dated, with some mentions of mattress issues and old bathrooms.
Amenities
8.27
Despite some amenities issues, guests reported good experiences with what was available.
Value for Money
7.73
Many guests felt it didn't represent good value for money given the condition of rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Breakfast delivered on time, but the menu was repetitive.
Overall Experience
8.25
Guest experiences varied widely, with some major positives and significant negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:10

Property Description

Unique Harbour and City Outlooks - Rydges Wellington boasts a prime location on downtown Featherston Street, offering guests a stunning combination of harbour and city views.

Modern Facilities and Amenities - This 4-star hotel provides guests with contemporary conveniences such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and kitchenettes in all rooms. For added comfort, there are apartment-style suites with washer and dryer facilities available.

Award-Winning Dining Experience - Indulge in a culinary delight at Portlander Bar & Grill, the hotel's acclaimed restaurant. With a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, as well as premium cuts of meat, Portlander offers guests a memorable dining experience.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and culinary excellence at Rydges Wellington. Book your stay now!

Important information:

For rates that include breakfast, please note that different policies and additional supplements may apply for extra guests.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express or JCB Card credit cards.

We have valet parking available at the rate of $45 per day. This is subject to availability on arrival and we are unable to pre book this. Only upon arrival we would be able to let you know if we have a space available. Please note the vehicle must be under 6.6 feet in height.
If we do not have any parking here at the hotel, there is a Prime Parking building just a couple of minutes walk away on Stout street. Our reception team can direct you there when you check in.

Please note that a bond may be required at check-inPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: WLG

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs NZD 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4995 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.28
Service: 8.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 7.73
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Ari • family_with_children • nz
10
It was a good stay but would have been better if parking was easy.
Pros:

Comfortable and tidy.

Cons:

No parking available for transit vans.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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George • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Everything was great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Julia • family_with_children • au
7
Only a very short stay, late arrival early departure , hard to make a snap judgment.
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

No hand soap in the bathroom.
A leftover half drunk bottle of coke in the fridge.
The room was dark
Too warm on arrival - 24 degrees and it took quite a while to cool down.
Blood on the lift floor as we left.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Tayla • couple • au
8
Comfortable short one night stop over between traveling.
Pros:

Friendly staff.

Cons:

Views out the window not great looking into other tower windows. Lack of privacy.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Na

Cons:

Na

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Viola • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Piriau • couple • nz
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Piriau • couple • nz
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Vic • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Very ckean and comfortable ,helpfull staff

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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SUE • couple • nz
7
Hotel seemed tired - breakfast cooked food was cold , very disappointed
Pros:

Located well for Railway Station

Cons:

Room heater did not work

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Rhiannon • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Clean, loved the valet service.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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thompson • solo_traveller • nz
10
An amazing stay !
Pros:

Super comfy and welcoming vibe

Cons:

It was a little far from where i wanted to go but other than that was perfect 👌 will %100 stay again.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • nz
1
Incredibly disappointed
Pros:

The pool was nice

Cons:

Room 917 , air con didn’t work , grime and dust on the ac unit . Terrible smell from the kitchen sink , disgusting

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • nz
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Lovely stay, close to city

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Stu Haynes • solo_traveller • nz
6
Cons:

Did fast check in online
It was an early check in
Arrived and room not available

When I did go to collect key at the counter had to do all the same info again
Online checkin was a waste

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Location and bed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Miemmie • solo_traveller • nz
8
Happy with stay just unsure I no invoice or receipt was emailed to me or given
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee