Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

Hotels
9.6 (1374 reviews)
22 Riddiford Street Newtown , Wellington , NZ

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good location
Cons:
Noise from helicopters
Low ceilings
Poor internet

Categories

Cleanliness
9.55
General sentiment from reviews indicates cleanliness was consistently praised.
Service
10
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.55
Location close to hospitals and public transport received positive mentions, but some noise concerns were noted.
Room Quality
9.55
Rooms were generally well-equipped and comfortable, though there were issues with ceiling height and discrepancies in room booking.
Amenities
9.55
The hotel provided good amenities and facilities, such as parking.
Value for Money
9.55
The pricing was considered fair given the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
9.05
No specific mentions of food or beverage services, thus rated standard quality.
Overall Experience
10
Overall experience was highly positive as guests expressed satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:58

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford offers 4-star air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities. Each room features a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location
Located just 2.7 km from Freyberg Beach and 2.5 km from Te Papa Museum, this hotel is centrally situated near popular attractions like Basin Reserve Cricket Ground and Wellington Zoo. The accommodation's reception is also ready to provide valuable tips for exploring the area.

Additional Amenities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of private parking (extra charge) and the provision of bed linen and towels in every room. With the Wellington Airport just 4 km away, Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Book now for a delightful stay at Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford in Wellington!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit card.Please 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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1374 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.55
Service: 10
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 9.55
Amenities: 9.55
Value for Money: 9.55
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 10
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Tarsha • extended_group • nz
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark Parsons • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Location opposite hospital was great. Especially for car parking.

Cons:

Only the noise of the pedestrian crossing right outside the room going off all night.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ariel • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Clean, tidy
Value for money

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • family_with_children • au
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Ritala • couple • nz
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • nz
10
Convenient location with great staff and clean pleasant room
Pros:

Pleasant staff. Cleanliness. Location

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Lyn • family_with_children • nz
9
Very pleasant
Pros:

Very comfortable place

Cons:

Parking. Not available for whole dtay

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Handy to Hospital.
Excellent staff!!!

Cons:

Small room ... but functional.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • couple • nz
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • nz
10
Pros:

The location was perfect as we were staying for a hospital stay. The hospital stay was postponed and the staff were so helpful, with offering a credit or refund for the extras days i had booked. This took so much stress away. Our room was clean, and comfy :)

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
10
Fabulous stay in a great location
Pros:

Needed a last minute place to stay near the hospital so the location couldn’t be better. Felt very safe staying on my own and staff were so lovely. Apartment exceeded my expectations and had everything you’d need to self cater, was spotless and had a very comfy bed. Supermarket just down the road and loads of cafes to choose from near by. Parking as well which was a bonus.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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jackiea598 • Solo travel • Auckland Central, North Island
10
Sojourn Apartment Hotel is so handy
Pros:

I chose the Sojourn Apartment Hotel because it was opposite Wellington Hospital and I needed to fly to Wellington urgently to visit a very sick sister. Nothing could have been handier – all I had to do was go out the door, cross the street and climb the steps to the hospital.

The staff member on the reception desk was helpful and friendly, welcoming me to my first stay at the Sojourn, showing me to my room and explaining the security arrangements. Later, when I needed to use the microwave and couldn’t figure it out (it was very different from my one at home), the same helpful young woman came up and showed me.

I needed to extend my booking, and it was all done with calmness and efficiency. I was so grateful for the help because I was feeling emotional at the time and kindness was exactly what I needed.

My room was small but immaculately clean, and the facilities were excellent. It was only after I had prepared my meal that I realised there was nowhere but the bed to sit on to eat it, but I quickly got used to that.

For anyone needing proximity to the hospital and friendly, efficient service, I would recommend they book themselves in to the Sojourn. There is a range of apartment sizes, something to meet everyone’s needs.

2026-08-03 • via Tripadvisor
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R5429FVandyh • Couples
10
Perfect for our Stsy
Pros:

Perfect location, welcoming receptionist, the room was perfect, everything we needed for a one night stay. Very clean, comfortable bed, and warm. Nice big shower with good quality body wash etc. Happy with the price. Would recommend

2026-08-01 • via Tripadvisor
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GoPlaces32955218134 • Solo travel
10
Ambient Light Issue
Pros:

Sojourn Feedback
I recently
All things were good accept for the high level of ambient light getting into the room.

The worst culprit was the window above the head of the bed, and to a lesser extent the north facing window.

I had a look out the window and the excess level of lighting seem to be coming from a couple of security luminaires.

I respectfully suggest that you solve this issue. I suggest that either the window sashes be fitted with “Black Out” blinds – or /and or change the lamps in the security luminaire to ones with about 25% of the wattage of the existing lamps.

Regards
Graeme Culling

2026-07-31 • via Tripadvisor
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roseaZ7951EA • Solo travel
8
Welly
Pros:

Very very clean, with everything you needed, lovely to have a couple of chocolates on arrival.
Big bathroom but small handbasin and no where to put your toiletries.
Great location if near the hospital.

2026-07-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Eliza • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Reveshini • solo_traveller • nz
9
Absolutely lovely
Pros:

I stay here regularly for work and I’m always happy with my experience. Everything is spotlessly clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and very professional.

Cons:

None

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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O9848LGjanf • Solo travel
10
Want to feel valued - stay here.
Pros:

I flew into Wellington having already experienced two time zones so was weary and hoping I'd made a good choice of accommodation. I was met with warmth, care, interest and found my room to be perfect. Once settled and I'd enjoyed a coffee, the staff checked in to ensure everything was okay. This quality of care is too seldom experienced these days - it was wonderful from start to finish. Thank you.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor