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Capital Wellington

★★★★★ 118 Wakefield Street, Wellington, NZ

7.5 guest rating· 2097 reviews

The five stars

Capital Wellington holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Billiards or pool table.

About this hotel

Convenient Location

Comfortable Accommodation Options

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Rooms & rates

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Elite Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>161 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 28-inch TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Low-height bed</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (6 beds)

Sleeps 1 · 25 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating

<p><strong>1 Twin Bunk Bed</strong></p><p>269 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations, towels not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (4 beds)

Sleeps 1 · 20 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating

<p><strong>1 Twin Bunk Bed</strong></p><p>215 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations, towels not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Shared Dormitory, Ensuite (4 beds)

Sleeps 1 · 20 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Heating

<p><strong>1 Twin Bunk Bed</strong></p><p>215 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Shared accommodations, towels not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Single Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (4 Adults)

Sleeps 1 · 6 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

This dormitory room features access to a shared bathroom.

Single Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (10 Adults)

Sleeps 1 · 15 m² · Bunk bed

  • Shower
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen

This dormitory room features access to a shared bathroom.

Superior Double Room with En-suite

Sleeps 2 · 5 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Toilet
  • Heating

This room features cable TV and an private bathroom.

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 5 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen

This room features a private bathroom.

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom (4 Adults)

Sleeps 1 · 6 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Linen

This dormitory room features access to a shared bathroom.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Sleeps 1 · 6 m² · Bunk bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Heating

This dormitory room features access to a shared bathroom.

Amenities

  • Billiards or pool table
  • Restaurant
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Adult only
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Evening entertainment
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Free wired internet
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Happy hour
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Internet access
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Television in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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118 Wakefield Street, Wellington, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say7.52097 reviews

+ Good location+ Friendly staff+ Spacious and beautiful building− Cleanliness concerns− Shared kitchen issues− Noise insulation problems
Cleanliness6.5
Service8.5
Location9.0
Room Quality7.0
Amenities7.0
Value for Money8.0

This is the second time Capital overbooked me. Poor booking admin.

7.0
Williams · NZ · 2026-03-31

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Capital Wellington really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Passport or driver's license required on check in.

Please note that children under 18 years of age cannot be accommodated in the dormitory rooms unless all beds are booked and at least 1 adult is present. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.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 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.

›Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

›Internet

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

›Parking

No parking available.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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›Pets

Pets are not allowed.