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Hostel The Dwellington
8 Halswell St, Thorndon, 6011 Wellington, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1369 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Staff/Receptionist very friendly, entire complex was very clean, facilities easy access, The Dwellington had everything Sauna, tennis court, bbq area, kitchen wih all provisions, close to transport and in the city ...awesome place to stay!!!
Cj
New Zealand
New ZealandAwesome hostel! Super friendly hosts, spotless facilities with lots of little extras, lovely room, quiet and comfy bed. Nice breakfast and great in house cinema facilities!
Kate
New Zealand
New ZealandExcellent breakfast, comfy beds, comfortable lounge and eating area, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Would have loved to stay longer
Niamh
Ireland
IrelandBreakfast Range and options was excellent including fresh coffee in bunn jugs & watching live tennis matches too. The photos and artworks were beautiful. A full sized theatre with reclining lazyboy chairs.
Daggylmc
New Zealand
New ZealandComfy room - ours had a double and single, great location. The staff were really helpful and the breakfast was really impressive - continental and eggs available. Parking was available, and there's tennis and squash next door!
Moira
New Zealand
New ZealandStaff are courteous and accommodating.Location is great.
Ricardo
New Zealand
New ZealandThe location and services are great for what we needed. Will be back .
Fiona
New Zealand
New ZealandSuper friendly staff, was just there for the night as we were traveling through NZ but felt very welcome. Super tidy and comfy. Would definitely stay again.
Ethan
New Zealand
New ZealandAmazing place to stay! Comfy rooms, clean & big bathrooms, great breakfasts and super friendly and helpful staff. The location is really handy to the main Wellington station and Parliament, as well as bus stops into the main city.
Edie
New Zealand
New ZealandThe bed is comfortable and clean. The facilities (kitchen, bathroom, theater) are clean. The accommodation is close to the ferry terminal. Breakfast is excellent and the staff is friendly and helpful!
Chutarat
Thailand
Thailand9.2
Wonderful
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Cj
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Kate
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Niamh
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Daggylmc
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Moira
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Ricardo
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Fiona
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Ethan
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Edie
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Chutarat
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| Max adults: 3. Max children: 1 |
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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
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Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
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4 reasons to choose The Dwellington
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Cj
New Zealand“Staff/Receptionist very friendly, entire complex was very clean, facilities easy access, The Dwellington had everything Sauna, tennis court, bbq area, kitchen wih all provisions, close to transport and in the city ...awesome place to stay!!!”
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Kate
New Zealand
“Awesome hostel! Super friendly hosts, spotless facilities with lots of little extras, lovely room, quiet and comfy bed. Nice breakfast and great in house cinema facilities!”
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Niamh
Ireland“Excellent breakfast, comfy beds, comfortable lounge and eating area, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Would have loved to stay longer”
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Daggylmc
New Zealand
“Breakfast Range and options was excellent including fresh coffee in bunn jugs & watching live tennis matches too. The photos and artworks were beautiful. A full sized theatre with reclining lazyboy chairs.”
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Moira
New Zealand
“Comfy room - ours had a double and single, great location. The staff were really helpful and the breakfast was really impressive - continental and eggs available. Parking was available, and there's tennis and squash next door!”
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Ricardo
New Zealand
“Staff are courteous and accommodating.Location is great.”
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Fiona
New Zealand
“The location and services are great for what we needed. Will be back .”
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Ethan
New Zealand
“Super friendly staff, was just there for the night as we were traveling through NZ but felt very welcome. Super tidy and comfy. Would definitely stay again.”
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Edie
New Zealand
“Amazing place to stay! Comfy rooms, clean & big bathrooms, great breakfasts and super friendly and helpful staff. The location is really handy to the main Wellington station and Parliament, as well as bus stops into the main city.”
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Chutarat
Thailand“The bed is comfortable and clean. The facilities (kitchen, bathroom, theater) are clean. The accommodation is close to the ferry terminal. Breakfast is excellent and the staff is friendly and helpful!”
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Hi, do you allow any late check-ins as we are planning to come over on the evening ferry arriving in Wellington at 2200? Thanks, Julia.Hi! Please get in touch with reception to find out about our late check in procedure.Asked about: Single Bed in 5-Bed Female Dormitory Room • Answered on January 27, 2020
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Can I use my own sleeping bag?We discourage the use of personal sleeping bags as all of our beds come fully made with fresh and clean linen.Answered on September 7, 2019
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Is there any shared bathroom/laundry equipment available/for hire, such as hair dryer/straightener/iron? Thanks!Yes, we have laundry facilities and laundry powder that guests can use. We also have bathroom amenities such as hair dryers and straighteners for guests to use too. There is an iron and board set up in the hostel tooAnswered on March 1, 2020
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Are sheets and towels included?Yes, all sheets and towels are included.Answered on September 7, 2019
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Do you offer luggage storage?We have a luggage room for our guests to use while they are waiting to check in or after check outAnswered on September 7, 2019
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What's nearby
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Inland Revenue Department New Zealand0.2 miles
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Department of Internal Affairs0.2 miles
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Old St Paul's0.2 miles
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Katherine Mansfield House0.2 miles
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Archives New Zealand0.3 miles
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New Zealand Ministry of Justice0.3 miles
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Wellington High Court0.3 miles
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Parliament Buildings0.3 miles
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Old Government Buildings0.4 miles
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Westpac Stadium0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant Little Penang on the Terrace1 miles
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Restaurant Chippery0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Cafe Vanilla0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar Home Cafe0.4 miles
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Restaurant Shimizu0.5 miles
Top attractions
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Beehive Parliament Building0.4 miles
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Wellington Train Station0.4 miles
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Wellington Cable Car0.8 miles
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Wellington Botanical Gardens0.9 miles
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Te Papa1.2 miles
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National War Memorial1.8 miles
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ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary1.8 miles
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Basin Reserve Cricket Ground1.9 miles
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Wellington Zoo3.2 miles
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Ataturk Memorial5.2 miles
Natural Beauty
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Ocean/Sea Pacific Ocean0.6 miles
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Mountain Mount Victoria3.1 miles
Closest Airports
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Wellington Airport4.2 miles
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Kapiti Coast Airport27.9 miles
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Marlborough Airport50.1 miles
How to get to The Dwellington from Wellington Airport
Car
Free parking is available.
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of The Dwellington
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Outdoors
Kitchen
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
Services
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The Dwellington accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Limited free parking is available at the hostel. Spaces are on a first come first serve basis. If the car park is full, overnight parking in the street is free. Day parking in the street costs $7.50 for the whole day.
Please note the property has two levels of stairs and is not suitable for wheelchair access.
Limited free parking is available at the hostel. Spaces are on a first come first serve basis. If the car park is full, overnight parking in the street is free. Day parking in the street costs $7.50 for the whole day.
Please note the property has two levels of stairs and is not suitable for wheelchair access.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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.
Please inform The Dwellington 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.
