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Rydges Wellington

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Wellington Central Business District

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

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Map
75 Featherston St, Wellington, 6011
  • Popular LocationWellington Central Business District1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLambton Quay4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTe Papa14 min walk
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)16 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

Minibar

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar

Double Room, City View

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior King Suite

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Pipitea hotel, you'll find Wellington Central Business District and Te Papa. Wellington Cenotaph and Lambton Quay are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk
  • Lambton Quay - 4 min walk
  • Te Papa - 14 min walk
  • Cuba Street Mall - 18 min walk
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 3 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Trax Bar & Cafe - 2 min walk
  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Mojo Featherston - 1 min walk
  • The Old Bailey - 4 min walk
  • Flamingo Joe's - 2 min walk

About this property

Rydges Wellington

4.5-star luxury hotel near Wellington Central Business District
As a guest of Rydges Wellington, you'll find an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Rydges Wellington. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4.5-star Wellington hotel is smoke free.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rydges Wellington offers 280 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Accommodations at this 4.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available for a fee: NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Self parking may be reserved in advance for the listed fee or for a reduced rate based on availability on arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 50.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

Rydges Hotel Wellington
Rydges Wellington
Wellington Rydges
Rydges Wellington Hotel Wellington
Rydges Wellington Hotel
Holiday Inn Wellington
Rydges Wellington Hotel
Rydges Wellington Wellington
Rydges Wellington Hotel Wellington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rydges Wellington to the airport?

Rydges Wellington is 5.1 mi (16-min drive) away from the Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Wellington?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Wellington on May 19, 2024 start from $98.93, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rydges Wellington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Wellington.

How close is Rydges Wellington to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (6-min drive) from Oriental Bay Beach and 4.9 mi (18-min drive) from Island Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rydges Wellington offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Rydges Wellington, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 35 per person.

Is there a casino at Rydges Wellington?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rydges Wellington?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Rydges Wellington?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for NZD 40 per day.

Does Rydges Wellington have a pool?

Rydges Wellington features an indoor pool.

Does Rydges Wellington have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rydges Wellington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rydges Wellington to downtown Wellington?

Rydges Wellington is 0.4 mi away from Wellington.

Rydges Wellington Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and tidy, spacious rooms with all the amenities one would need
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A short visit to Wellington
Two nights stay was comfortable, quiet and good facilities. Attached restaurant excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noki, Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious and 5star
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was a really lovely stay thank you and Wellington is so much nicer than Auckland!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay nice an quiet clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bog standard 2star hotel. Food poor.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

J

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms and drab. Needs a refresh
Have stayed here since it was rebranded from the holiday inn. Rooms are getting tired, cleaning not as good as it used to be. Bathroom smelled of damp and mould above shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Brendon

Disliked: Staff & service
Your price was a piss take. A disgrace
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

N

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I go there for the pool,spa,gym facilities. Onsite restaurant when needed to be in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023