Hotels in Te Aro · Hotel

U Residence Wellington, BW Signature Collection

U Residence Wellington, BW Signature Collection is one of the stays around Te Aro, scoring 4.6/5 across 1,254 reviews on Tripadvisor, about 400 m from the mapped city center, listed at 181 Wakefield Street Wellington 6011.

4.6 Tripadvisor (1,254 reviews) 400 m from center

181 Wakefield Street Wellington 6011

4.6/5 Guest score
1,254 Reviews
400 m From city center
5-7 days Typical stay
8 Sights within 3 km
17 Hotels listed

Ranked #3 of 17 by guest score · #6 closest to the mapped city center.

Best time in Te Aro is typically Summer — guides often suggest around 5-7 days — the mapped sights feel compact.

About

U Residence Hotel Wellington, formerly known as At Home Wellington, we are a cool little Boutique Apartment Hotel in the heart of Wellington’s entertainment and cultural district. U Residence Hotel Wellington offers self-contained accommodation with kitchens and kitchenettes, laundry facilities and individual balconies. This hotel has a total of 13 rooms from Queen Studios to 2 Bedroom Apartments and caters to the needs of all looking for something homely and special right in the coolest Capital in the World!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Sights near this hotel

Mapped places from the Te Aro guide, ranked by distance from this stay.

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Stay tips for Te Aro

Pulled from this destination’s travel tips — useful when choosing an area or planning evenings.

  • Don't miss the Wellington Night Market

  • Take a scenic walk along Oriental Bay

  • Try the famous coffee culture in Te Aro

  • Visit the Weta Workshop for a behind-the-scenes experience

  • Explore Cuba Street for unique shopping and dining experiences

More tips on the city page

Recent reviews

5★
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  • Pooja1412 5.0/5 May 5, 2026

    Check in and check out process was smooth. They also do online check in 1-2 days before your date of reservation which was helpful and no time spent at reception. The amenities were perfect for our o…

  • carolinedK4224QY 4.0/5 Apr 4, 2026

    We stayed here for 3 nights and it had what we needed (including a washing machine and dryer which was great). It is an odd check in though as you dont actually speak with anyone to check in. You are…

  • Yvette R 5.0/5 Mar 15, 2026

    Location, Location location. Went to an event at Takina event center. Was happy to learn, they were next door. Close to CBD as well. Lots of restaurants, we went to the Dragonfly, very delicious food…