Rydges Wellington is centrally located on downtown Featherston Street, and features a unique combination of harbour and city outlooks. The accommodation is ideally located to walk to nearby Lambton Quay, Sky Stadium, Queens Wharf and Wellington Railway Station. This 4 star hotel offers rooms for business and leisure guests with the benefits of modern facilities including free WiFi throughout and leisure facilities. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Chromecast and kitchenettes. There are also apartment-style suites with washer and dryer facilities available. Rydges Wellington also houses the award-winning restaurant, Portlander Bar & Grill. Portlander is a grill house concept with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients and superb cuts of meat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Rydges
Hotel chain/brand
Rydges

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Wellington, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alicia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was great, walking distance to most things in wellington city
  • Kristin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We were catching the ferry early the next day with a toddler so being close was super important. It was even closer to the Bluebridge Ferry than I realised. We got in late and room service was closed but there was mini bar snacks should we have...
  • Rhodal
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Facilities were great we had a newborn and an 8 year old and he loved the indoor pool!
  • Vance
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Buffet breakfast was very good. Nice view of the harbour from our room. Good facilities
  • Guruprasada
    Australia Australia
    Location, close to waterfront and walking distance to all main attractions in Wellington.
  • Marama
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was great, room, swimming pool, breakfast & staff.
  • Maree
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was PERFECT. We had an easy check in and room upgrade to 16th floor , balcony YAY, view YAY, bed was super comfortable, pillows fabulous. No idea if tv worked we explored Wellington and just used the hotel to sleep and one dinner on...
  • Rea
    New Zealand New Zealand
    My kids enjoyed the indoor pool. The hotel is also conveniently located.
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Modern, clean, comfortable. Great breakfast selection. Lovely helpful staff. Very impressed
  • Amos
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Pretty much everything was ok apart from the weather the room was great the view was cool as well short walks to town the waterfront sky stadium etc.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Portlander
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Rydges Wellington
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs NZD 45 per stay.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Rydges Wellington takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 $40 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 2 meters 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.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rydges Wellington in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Rydges Wellington

  • Check-in at Rydges Wellington is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rydges Wellington on this page.

  • Rydges Wellington offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Spa facilities
    • Movie nights
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls
    • Fitness
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Swimming Pool
    • Themed dinner nights
  • Yes, Rydges Wellington is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Rydges Wellington can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Rydges Wellington has 1 restaurant:

    • Portlander
  • Room options at Rydges Wellington include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Rydges Wellington may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rydges Wellington is 1,000 yards from the centre of Wellington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Rydges Wellington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.