Sojourn Riddiford · Wellington Newtown
Best of the Best
#1 Hotel in New Zealand · 2024 & 2025
Reception
24/7 reception
Late arrival support
Location
22 - 26 Riddiford Street
Newtown, Wellington
Inventory
43 apartment rooms
Short & extended stays
When Everything Else Feels Uncertain
When you’re booking for patients, families, or staff, the booking itself is easy. What matters is what happens after check-in.
A small issue becomes your problem. A complaint becomes a follow-up. Sojourn Riddiford is designed to remove those issues — before they happen.
Section 01 — Property Overview
Key Facts.
2226 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington
Directly opposite Wellington Regional Hospital
5 minutes to CBD and government
Medical, corporate, and government travellers
43-room apartment-style accommodation for short and extended stays
6 minutes
Deluxe King Apartment
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Property Detail
Everything, Already Handled.
Rooms & In-Room Features
Imperial King/Double beds or twin bedding options*
Individual air-conditioning in every room
Fully equipped kitchen — microwave, cooktop, dishwasher drawer
Espresso machine + complimentary teas and coffees
Blackout curtains & Bluetooth smart door locks
Tiled bathrooms with eco amenities
In-room digital compendium, safe + ironing facilities
100% non-smoking + wheelchair accessible
Facilities & Services
24/7 reception + late arrival support
Digital and express check-in
Daily housekeeping
Free guest laundries
Limited onsite parking + free offsite options
Restaurant chargeback options
Multilingual team
Fast, reliable Wi-Fi + IPTV with streaming
100% NBS-rated building
Business & Group Capability
Smooth, low-friction bookings at any scale
Corporate and agency billing simplifies admin
Group booking coordination for multi-room stays
Long-stay rates for extended placements
Real-time quotes and fast support
When It Matters Most
Proof That It Works.
“Awesome location for healthcare-related business travel, or for visiting family and friends at the hospital.”
Iris Lee
Business & hospital travel
“Wonderful service, clean and tidy modern apartments. Loved the location — right across the road from the hospital and a short drive into the city.”
Kelly Gerdes
Visiting family
“The best place to stay in Wellington, especially if you have a loved one in the hospital. The staff are amazing — so helpful and so, so kind.”
Leslie Kozak
Hospital visitor
“I have never stayed in such a clean, comfortable hotel before. The level of cleanliness was outstanding.”
Cushla Holford
Returning guest
StaySure™ Guarantee
If something isn’t right, we fix it.
Wellington’s Cleanest Stay Promise™
Rooms maintained to a consistent cleanliness standard.
Guest Care Guarantee™
Resolution or refund if expectations are not met.
Exactly As Promised Guarantee™
Issues addressed promptly, with clear ownership.
If Something Isn’t Right
In time-sensitive situations, delays and follow-up create unnecessary pressure. We remove that.
Acknowledged
Issues acknowledged immediately, with clear ownership from our team.
Resolved
Resolution handled promptly, wherever possible.
Section 02 — Why Bookers Choose Sojourn Riddiford
One Less Thing to Manage.
When you’re booking for staff, patients, or families, the booking itself is easy. What matters is what happens after check-in.
The problems worth avoiding
A small issue becomes your problem
A complaint becomes a follow-up
The best booking is the one you don’t have to think about again.
The shift — from “finding something nice” to avoiding problems
Experienced bookers don’t optimise for location alone — they prioritise
Certainty
Consistency
Outcomes that don’t require attention
Sojourn Riddiford is built to eliminate the issues that typically arise:
“It was noisy / hard to sleep”
Blackout curtains
“It didn’t match the photos”
Consistent standards + accurate representation
“Guest issues during the stay”
24/7 support + fast response
“Unnecessary follow-up”
Systems designed to reduce friction
Proven in Real Use
Across corporate, government, and medical bookings.
Consistently high guest satisfaction
Minimal complaints
Repeat bookings from experienced bookers