About this hotel
Formerly At Home Wellington, U Residence Hotel is a charming boutique apartment hotel in the heart of Wellington's entertainment and cultural district. It offers self-contained accommodations with kitchens or kitchenettes, laundry facilities, and private balconies. The hotel features 13 rooms, ranging from queen studios to two-bedroom apartments, catering to those seeking a comfortable and unique stay in New Zealand's capital city.
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Gym
- Accessible
Facilities and services
Facilities 20
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park (35 NZD, extra charge)
- Check-in hour (14:00–22:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Babysitting service
- Bellboy service (extra charge)
- Smoke detector
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- Lift access
- Concierge
- Gym
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Toaster (1)
- Oven (1)
- Clothes dryer (1)
- Electric kettle (1)
- Towels and bed linen
Catering 2
- Restaurant
- Smoking area (extra charge)
Sports 1
- Fitness
Meals 1
- Continental breakfast
Payment methods 5
- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Visa Electrón
Good to know 5
- LGTBIQ friendly
- Identification card at arrival
- No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms and suites
Suite
Suite-1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Kitchen, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Air-Conditioned
Apartment
Apartment - 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Balcony, Kitchen, Laundry, Wi-Fi
Suite
Suite-1 King 1 Single, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Kitchen, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Air-Conditioned
Apartment
Apartment - 1 King 2 Singles, Non-Smoking, Two Bedrooms, Balcony, Kitchen, Laundry, Wi-Fi
Suite
Suite-1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Harbor View, Kitchen, Laundry, Wi-Fi
Suite
Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Kitchen, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Air-Conditioned
Suite
Suite-1 Queen 1 Single, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Kitchen, Laundry, Wi-Fi, Air-Conditioned
Family room
Suite - 1 King 2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, 2 Rooms, Family Room, Balcony, Kitchen, Laundry
Occupancy by room type
- Apartmentup to 10 guests (max. 10 adults or max. 6 children)
- Family roomup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
181 Wakefield Street, 6011 Wellington
388 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
- City centre0 m
- Entertainment Area350 m
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop400 m
- Harbour450 m
- Beach1.2 km
- Bus/Train station1.5 km
- Golf course4 km
- Airport8.2 km
Meals and features
Meal plans
Key facts
- Year of construction
- 1930
- Total number of rooms
- 12
- Apartments
- 2
- Studios
- 11
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 18/08/2026.
