Rydges Wellington

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Rydges
8.2 (5113 reviews)
75 Featherston Street , Wellington , nz
+64 4 499 8686

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 5113 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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Sonia • couple • nz
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Brayden • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Cruz • extended_group • nz
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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MICHAEL • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location. Hot tub and sauna were lovely

Cons:

The heat pump was rather noisy and hard to control

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Miriama • solo_traveller • nz
10
It was a great stay and I love coming to stay at the Rydges in Wellington
Pros:

Clean and comfortable

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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FIONA BARKER • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Francis • couple • us
4
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Chanelle • family_with_children • nc
6
Disappointing for the price point.
Pros:

Location was great and very clean/comfortable.

Cons:

Lack of guest parking. When I requested knowledge of where to park, the receptionist was most unhelpful. The hotel needs to give guests a very detailed map of parking venues close to the hotel. I'm not from Wellington, so I had to walk around for an hour looking for Wilson Parking sites, which ended up being just down the road from Rydges. Also, the elevators are dangerous - closed very fast on an individual almost catching her. The parking fees are significant in Wellington CBD.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Mel • couple • au
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephanieester • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jake • family_with_children • nz
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Brausch • family_with_children • nz
8
Perfect little Wellington getaway spot to stay and explore the city
Pros:

Superb stuff great food good Hotel vibes swimming tool was also beautiful however sauna wasn't working properly

Cons:

The room was a little bit rough on edge could do it a bit of an upgrade for the price you pay

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Danni • solo_traveller • nz
5
Very expensive stay when the facilities weren’t working
Pros:

Comfy bed

Cons:

That the pool wasn’t going plus we were meant to have a room at 3 o’clock and never got a room until 4 very disappointed with the stay to be honest $396 for one night to stay and couldn’t use all the facilities

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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BOBBIE • couple • nz
7
Overall really nice
Pros:

Nice property, really clean

Cons:

I couldn’t get the shower to go hot so was uncomfortable

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Coulston • family_with_children • nz
3
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

The pool was all ways closed, for hours at the time with the reason being it needed chlorine. One of the main reason to go is to take kids and was always out of order

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

Comfy beds, warm.

Cons:

Wasn't great cleaned, mold in vents and extractor fans in bathroom sucked functionally but didn't work.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • nz
10
Fantastic weekend away to the rugby with the kids.
Pros:

Location was absolutely key for the stadium.

Cons:

Nothing, was perfect.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Steph • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

The sauna and spa were out of use when we were there. Was looking forward to using those facilities

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Cara • couple • nz
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee