Reviews of Richmond Guest House. (Hotel) in Wellington (Wellington).

Name: Richmond Guest House
Address: 116 Brougham Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington, Wellington
Telephone: +6449394567
Price range: €€
Rating: 3.8

Richmond Guest House

147 Reviews

103 Comments

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116 Brougham Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Nice small guest house located close to all major places in the city (walking distance to Te Papa, Cuba street and the Cable car etc) John the host has a passion for antique things and it definitely adds an atmosphere. Our room was clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast contained a range of cereals, tosts with butter/jam/peanut butter/chocolate spread/lemon curd and tea/coffee.

I had no issues at all, the room I had was spacious, warm and very clean. I stayed 3 nights and each day my room was serviced including an extra towel daily. The host John was very friendly and helpful, nothing was a problem for him. The service were friendly and willingly shared their local knowledge with me. I will definitely stay here again

Location was idyllic, quiet & close to Mt Victoria reserve. Host John & Ms (sorry missed the name) were polite and accommodating, easy to converse with. The rooms were clean, comfortable with everything you need and the continental breakfast a great touch. Don't be fooled by appearances. I've finally found my regular lodgings for my trips to wellington. Oh! also very cheap!

The host John was welcoming & friendly. The room was large & clean. Lovely decor, handy to town. Nice breakfast & staff.

Comfy beds and really warm rooms with private bathrooms. Relatively cheap for the central location and size of the rooms. Good breakfast options too. The staff are friendly. The only downside is that it's up on a big hill, but exercise right?

A quirky building but delightful. Friendly welcome and amazing staff. Huge choice of cereals for breakfast. Very comfortable. Parking outside. Nothing too much trouble. Central too. Walking distance to Oriental Parade and Te Papa.

We have never stayed in a guest house before, and were pleasantly surprised with our room. Very clean and comfortable, and staff very welcoming. The owner John loves a good story, and good banter, we enjoyed hearing the stories about how the guest house came about, and local history. He really is a wealth of information. You can engage with the staff as much or as little as you want. The continental breakfast in the dining room is included in your price, so why wouldn’t you go and enjoy it? Check out the unique decor in the dining room, we loved it. Yes it is an older property, quite a few of the rooms have been updated/repainted, and the ones I saw in, all looked lovely. Some more suited to cozy couples, others more suited to those who like more space. Just ask when you book. The front stairs were replaced the day we arrived. You know, things happen and things need fixing from time to time, and that is anywhere you stay! We slept really well, we were close to the city Centre, and Uber delivers there! :D If you want 5 star hotel, then go to a 5 star hotel! But I think this guest house with all it’s uniqueness, deserves 5 stars. Thanks to all for a lovely stay - Those 3 Aussies.

John made us feel at home right away. The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was just what you'd expect from a B&B and everyone was really kind and attentive. The location is perfect too - right next to the beautiful Mount Victoria Park and not far from many a restaurant, bar, shop and the city center. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. Greetings from the German trio.

Stayed here with my mother for a night while visiting government house . Our room was the separate one to the left of the main house, it was very clean and comfortable. We had tea/ coffee and sky TV. The entire house is decorated nicely and has a very colonial feel. John runs the place and you'll warm to him quickly. He has an excellent sense of hospitality and the breakfast spread he puts on in the morning is a sight to behold. No complaints !

Tucked away in history, is this groovy space where you can time travel. Friendly staff, relaxing room and enjoyable moment on my travels south 👍

We had a lovely big room. Nicely decorated, warm & good beds. Guest house is handy to town too.

The guest house was as described and it was clean and tidy. The room was neat and bed was comfortable and great with the high pressure hot water shower. As it was late autumn I needed to use the heater to warm the room, but was no trouble …

The Richmond guest House of New Zealand is the best. John Does a very good job at serving breakfast. Stayed their last week. Loved that place. John is a very kind person. Same with the other people who work their. Very comfortable bed, very nice shower. Loved it, thank you all. From an Australian 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Great location, walking distance to Te Papa museum, and mount vic look out. Room and bathroom were super clean, shower has great water pressure, room has fridge , microwave, jug and TV. We read some negative reviews about John the host, and wish to clarify that he is kind and caring with a wickedly dry sense of humor! This humour may be hard for some people to understand due to his inability to show facial expressions (caused by an unfortunate incident). His positive outlook and passion for life are an inspiration!

The property is in midst of renovations so doesn't have any street appeal. Our room was large with ensuite which was recently renovated. TV, tea and coffee facilities and fridge in room. Owner an interesting character and may not be to everyone's liking. John has a dry/sarcastic sense of humor however has a wealth of local knowledge.

Great affordable accommodation really close to town. The rooms don't have any fancy finishings but we were warm and comfortable.

This bed and breakfast has pretty rooms and a very full selection of Vogels cereals for breakfast. The bathroom was compact and the shower had good hot water supply and pressure. Parking is looked after using a dashboard voucher provided on arrival. It is close enough to town to walk to restaurants etc. I found the bed too soft so did not get a good sleep as a result of that.

I had 5 nights at the Richmond as I was in Wellington for work. I arrived and the owner John was bloody good to me right off the bat, he was warm and welcoming and showed me my room - which was down stairs (they are not underground as per some other review states). I was thrilled to find it absolutely spotless, with a equally clean bathroom. As I was there for 5 nights, I used the drawers and wardrobe to hang my shirts and suits and put the rest of my clothes away, so I was able to settle in right away. I didn't have to try and live out of a suitcase for the week so that was great. The bed was great with an abundance of bed coverings for a warm nights sleep. Sheets were nice to sleep in and they changed my bed after the second night. Fresh towels every day as well. John was quick to give me my parking permit, I note there is a review that John didn't give him the permit - not sure if that writer asked..... but John was quick off the bat and handed me my one right away. John also offered me the wi-fi password on more than one occasion, he seemed very intent on making my stay as comfortable as it could be. Now, the most important test... the shower. I was stoked to find that the shower in my room was brilliant!! Breakfast was toast and cereals, and John served that for me as well. All in all a very very comfortable stay, I will be using the Richmond again when I am back for work. Handy location, 5 minute walk to Courtney Place, yet quiet enough to get a good nights sleep. Thanks John.....

Stayed here last night. Lovely greeting. Shown my room which was down stairs. Explained about the key. Then taken upstairs and was showed around. Was then offered a drink and a cup of tea was made. Great touch. My room - reminded me of my travels around England and Europe - great little guest houses. All the comforts you need. Quirky in lots of respects. My room was down stairs - room 7. No complaints. The bed did what it was suppose to do. The shower - great pressure better than my current house. My room had two sets of windows in the bed area, two heaters - panel and a column heater. A desk and chair, hair dryer, clock radio, bed side lamp and a dimmer knob for the main bedroom. It was clean, tidy, no dust. No odd smells. The bathroom ensuite was very large. Larger than some hotels. And it was a shade of rose and pink. I was under the lounge upstairs and occasionally heard creaking floor boards. This was not an issue. Outside noise was minimal other than walking youngsters. There was the days paper on the bed. Another nice touch. This room was all I needed. And would definitely stay here again. I did not stay for breakfast - checked out at 6am but was offered to take something to my room which I declined on arrival. The dining area was a reasonable size with four dining tables. Various style of ornaments, and cut out pictures of Wellington past in frames was a good touch for people that like to see the past. Also some nice pictures of Dorset in England. I believe you could help yourself to tea and coffee. I was not aware of an internal stair case to get upstairs - so rain and cold weather - dash quickly upstairs. WIFI is available. Good position to town - walking distance. Thanks for a great night.

This is a good place for business people to stay, if they wish to be in a quiet homely environment - close to the city. I stayed at the Richmond Guest House a few years ago now. It was my father's place of choice when staying in Wellington. I maintain contact with John until this day. He is a wonderful character and the renovations taking place are coming along nicely.

We called the Richmond Guest House our home for quite a while after we moved to New Zealand. John, the proprietor, is a class act and welcomed us graciously. The room was lovely, the bed was comfortable and nothing beats John's breakfast spread. We plan on keep in touch with John and can't wait to see what his newly remodeled rooms look like.

Room was very hot and was small. Toilet cistern has a drip and needs attention. Owner appears to have a chip on his shoulder and doesn't like Aussies (I will admit some are horrible - but so are many other people's). I love Wellington, but would doubt I'd be looking to stay here again if I return.

We were looking for a convenient location in Wellington off the main streets and were fortunate to find the Richmond Guest House. John was very helpful with directions around town. His location adjacent to Mt Victoria neighborhood had easy access to food options and major attractions like Te Papa. He continues to restore his historical home in a neighborhood of 100 yr old homes. The room we stayed in was nicely restored with pleasing touches and attention to details. I enjoyed his quirky sense of humor and listening to his cool old radio during breakfast,

+ Very friendly staff + Clean + Well maintained + Not the most modern, but very well maintained + Updated bathroom + A lot of cereal options at breakfast - No fresh fruit at breakfast

Just reminiscing about our wonderful time in Wellington 2 years ago and staying at the lovely Richmond Guest house. The host (John) was very welcoming and very helpful when we required information about wellington. Lovely clean room. Unique place to stay in an excellent location to explore Wellington. Would recommend and stay again if ever back in NZ. Thanks John

For a bed and breakfast feel a pretty good place. Room was clean and fresh towels daily. Breakfast was cereal or toast. Great place if you spend the days exploring Wellington. Nice central location to come back to

Great place to stay, comfortable beds, clean rooms with ensuite bathroom, very quiet during the nights and only a short walk from the city centre. The owner enjoys a chat and is very helpful. Notable are an unmatched collection of porcelain figurines in every corner of the guesthouse ensuring every culture feels a bit at home (Napoleon, Chinese wise men, Rome's Trevi fountain etc.). Definitely recommend a stay, if only for the great atmosphere and fair price.

Centrally located, with several places to shop and eat within walking distance. The owner, John, is warm and welcoming; with useful insights about the locale. The rooms are small, but clean and comfortable. Very good value for money!

Great location friendly helpful host. Superb breakfast. Thankyou

The house is really nice and super clean, we got a great breakfast included as well and the price was very affordable. John is the greatest host, really recommend this place.

Great place to put your head down. The owner beautiful man who has obviously had challengers to overcome and worked hard to serve the public keep the good work up and good luck with your next project.

It's a few years now since I've stayed, but I stayed there often when I was on business, coming across from Melbourne. Nice and close to the airport, nothing flash but perfectly comfortable. I'll be more than happy to stay there again on future visits, and to catch up with the host, John

Owner and staff were kind and warm. The place is simple but superb! Will definitely come back and recommend this place to others!

First time staying in a guest house And the room was spacious, clean and awesome. Host was great too..Will highly recommend everyone.

Had a lovely stay in Richmond Guesthouse. The room was comfortable and spacious with good facilities. John was a lovely host and very helpful.

John was great and accommodating. Excellent value, came with parking and breakfast and so close to the city. Will stay again!

Helpful host, welcoming, clean, tidy and quiet. Close enough to city centre to be able to walk. Convenient location for the airport 15 minutes drive away.

Room smelt a bit musty and the bed was on a downhill lean towards the head. Staff was lovely and breakfast was amazing

Lovely little place. Great room. Reasonably priced. Close to the city, but just far enough away. Will stay again.

Very good service, good breakfast and nice and friendly staff. Nice and clean rooms, affordable and close to the town location.

Unit and bed was comfortable . Although the place was undergoing renovation, found the old house a little to underwhelming . But just needed somewhere to sleep is ok .

Lovely place to stay with wonderful hosts and a very homely feel. Thank you for having us :)

Nice and comfy lil place to spend the night! Manager was very friendly! Walking distance to restaurants and shops! Recommended

Great place to stay.friendly people. Value for money. Can recommend.

Nice, clean, efficient guest house with lovely owner, John. Super location and free parking...

It was good the fellow took a late call and waited for me and on a cerial breakfast not a contntial as that is cooked eggs and so on.. other than that very good I will recommend it.

I loved this place from the moment I walked in the front door , the host was so very helpful and friendly ,and it is within walking distance to Courtney Place and shopping Recent interior renovations and nicely decorated in the victorian style period very comfortable bed with free coffee and free wifi friendly staff and super clean rooms , Great Location , Recomend to all and will definately stay again

Great stay, staff are friendly, would recommend 🙂

What you see is what you get, nothing wrong with that, we enjoyed our stay, comfortable sleep, good breakfast, good banter, thanks John, your a great host.

Great place with very friendly management and staff. Highly recommend staying there.

I stayed in their hotel for a couple of nights over Easter. Lovely environment and friendly behavior of staff made me happy.

Very comfy B&B. Serve delicious breakfast. Reasonable price. Like their Duke Box.

Great place. Nice rooms. Central to Wellington City. Views from the dining room over the city.

Great rooms lovely furniture. Great service and atmoshere

Very friendly place. Walking distance to CBD. Free parking

Fantastic, and nostalgic, place to put one's head down for the night

Good little find. Near to city centre. Room was a little cold, but the service was good and the room nice and quiet.

stayed here for a couple of nights over Easter, lovely character building loved the friendly staff

Comfortable, clean place but walls are a bit thin. For the price you can't complain.

Quaint and a bit odd. The host is very chatty, and the breakfast is mediocre, but otherwise nice.

Lovely staff. Clean. Beds are old..

A reasonably priced B&B within easy walking distance to town, restaurants, movies etc

Clean, quiet and friendly. Will be back!

Great room.

Spotlessly clean accommodation full of character along with the equ

Friendly staff cozy rooms great stay

All we could ask for in pleasant, homely and central accommodation.

Fine establishment, the bottom floor is a wee bit unlevel.

Beutiful place for visit Wellington, close to everything.

Old period weatherboard. Comfortable. Clean.

Satisfied the need for a good clean accommodation.

Good location, good price. Chatty host.

John's quirky guesthouse is just the thing if you're after an engaging and not-to-be-forgotten Wellington experience. Rooms are clean and comfortable, rates are reasonable, and the eclectic furniture collection is eye-popping. What's more, it's close to the CBD and the surrounding streets are full of gorgeous houses all with their own unique style. Definitely worth a visit.

Clean room, host very chatty

Nice b&b

The decor was amazing

best place to stay

Highly recommended

Nice location

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(Translated) Very nice home. The rooms are small, comfortable, clean. The feeling of being in the last century is historical, like in a museum, only you still live here. Spacious dining room, breakfast - breakfast cereals and toasts. Everywhere is warm. Near the center. Parking is free - the owner gives permission to park on the street. (Original) Очень милый дом. Комнаты небольшие, уютныкги чистые. Ощущение, что попал в прошлый век - исторично, как в музее, только здесь ещё и живёшь. Просторная столовая, завтрак - сухие завтраки и тосты. Везде тепло. Рядом с центром. Парковка бесплатно - хозяин даёт разрешение парковаться на улице.

(Translated) Very friendly accommodation in a good location., At the foot of the office. Victoria. Rooms were clean and tidy. The beds were a bit too soft for us, but that is individually different ... good, local breakfast. (Original) Sehr freundliche Unterkunft in guter Lage., am Fuße des Amt. Victoria. Zimmer waren sauber und ordentlich. Die Betten waren uns etwas zu weich, aber das ist ja individuell unterschiedlich... gutes, lokales Frühstück.

(Translated) Good value for money, room and bathroom were fine but simple breakfast. Only cornflakes and toast with only sweets as toppings. John is a great host. Some rooms still need some updating. (Original) Goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding, kamer en badkamer waren prima maar simpel ontbijt. Alleen cornflakes en toast met alleen zoetigheid als beleg. John is een prima gastheer. Sommige kamers moeten nog wel wat opgeknapt worden.

(Translated) Super welcome John, in a very nice mixed decor, it is good to live this rest in this place. (Original) Super accueil de John, dans un décor mélangé très agréable, il fait bon vivre de ce reposer dans ce lieu.

(Translated) Rooms are cozy, good for breakfast and nice walking distance to attractions. The house is already old (Original) Huoneet viihtyisät, hyvä aamupala ja kivan kävelymatkan päässä nähtävyyksistä. Talo on jo kyllä vanha