222 Willis Apartments

222 Willis Apartments offer self-catered studio and shared apartment accommodation which may appeal to independent, mature students.

Self-catered hall

Students make their own meals.

Walking time to campuses

Kelburn—15 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes
Te Aro—5 minutes

Housing style

100 single studios 
183 single rooms in an apartment 

222 Willis Apartments are located on Willis Street—a handy spot for students studying at Kelburn or Te Aro campus, right in the heart of Wellington City.

About the hall

  • 222 Willis Apartments are operated by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
  • May appeal to independent, mature students.
  • Single studio rooms are furnished and heated, each with a single bed, private bathroom, and basic cooking facilities.
  • Single apartment rooms are furnished and heated, with a single bed, shared bathroom, and kitchen area.
  • Residents can choose to bring their own linen or purchase a bedding pack. See the list of items provided in the student handbook pdf3.8MB
  • There is a common room and study space for the residents in this block.
  • 24/7 camera surveillance and swipe card access is required to enter the building.
  • Wi-Fi is available.
  • A communal laundry is available with washing machines and dryers.
  • Some facilities are suitable for residents with disabilities.

Fees

Per academic year (38 weeks) Per week
Single studio $12,198$321
Apartment single room $11,590 $305

The 2025 fee excludes electricity, heating and internet. These services are provided, and the cost is an additional $15 per week. The rate will be confirmed when you receive your offer.

You can purchase a linen pack for $185.00. This includes the following items:

  • pillow and pillowcase
  • duvet inner with cover
  • set of sheets
  • a fleece blanket
  • bath towel.

One-trimester-only contracts will incur an additional fee of 10 percent.

Find out when you need to pay accommodation fees and other charges.

Hall photos

Events

Get involved and meet lots of people at the many independent living inter-hall events.

Support

Our dedicated team of hall staff are always there to support you, and contribute to creating a friendly and safe hall whānau culture.

Residential advisers (RAs) are senior students employed and trained by the University to support hall residents. You’ll be assigned to one of them and they are often your first point of contact if you need help. RAs are very approachable and enjoy having a chat anytime. They organise hall events and can arrange study groups.

Accommodation wellbeing advisers are registered health professionals who are assigned to each hall, giving you easy access to counselling support. They also work closely with hall staff to ensure health and wellbeing goals are understood and being met.

Support services

We want you to have a happy and successful time at university and get all the support you may need. Make use of our study skills advice and resources as well as health, counselling, and recreation services. There are mentoring programmes and support networks available within our diverse communities.

Addressing conflict

Living with others can be hard at times. Our halls use a restorative justice process to address conflict and rule breaking. This process requires everyone affected to work together to reach an agreement about what must be done to restore relationships.

The Independent Living Student Handbook pdf3.3MB outlines our behaviour and conduct rules.

For residents of the hall who are not enrolled as students at the University, read our misconduct process schedule pdf212KB