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Hotel Willis Lodge: Traveller Reviews

318 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand
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3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Auckland
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“FRIENDLY NEW OWNERS – WATCH THIS SPACE”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We have been regulars for a number of years – the location handy to the motorway, free parking and comfortable rooms suit.
Received a very warm welcome from the interim Manager who mentioned upcoming opening specials.
Ideally suited to professionals visiting Wgtn for work, or tourists passing through.
Bathrooms and TVs are older but everything is clean, comfortable and well priced. Highly recommended.
Check out the goat curry at Rasa on Cuba St.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Clean & comfy but entirely self-service”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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Rooms were clean and comfortable, if a bit dated (the bathroom in particular had fixtures seemingly from the 70's). Free parking was particularly welcome. However, the hotel appeared to be entirely un-staffed from our afternoon arrival right through to departure. Checkin was accomplished by ringing a phone number to retrieve a lockbox code for the keys. Checkout meant leaving the key on the desk as we left. Seemed very insecure, particularly given the hotel's location.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland, New Zealand
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Value for money & car park included!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

Situated close by the cafe & entertainment areas of Wellington, Hotel Willis is a little dated, but has reasonable sized rooms, is clean & quiet.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Wellington, New Zealand
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“Exceptional service, great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

I would personally recommend anyone this hotel.
A fantastic location, handy to the city, and most importantly, kind and friendly staff.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland, New Zealand
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“Accommodation of Choice”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011

I have enjoyed the accommodation of Hotel Willis on several occasions in the last twelve months. On each visit I have been made very welcome and provided with a room that is comfortably appointed and furnished. The beds in particular are great. All the amenities have worked well and I have enjoyed a leisurely breakfast in the dining room with the newspaper. While the hotel is not new, nor 5-star, it provides excellent value for money and I warmly recommend it.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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