The Intrepid Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cuba Street Mall and Courtenay Place. Also, City Gallery Wellington and Te Papa are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Cuba Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Courtenay Place - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Te Papa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 14 min drive
Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 41 min drive
Wellington Ngauranga Station - 9 min drive
Johnsonville Station - 9 min drive
Wellington Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
Waitoa Victoria Street - 2 min walk
The Rogue & Vagabond - 1 min walk
Scopa - 1 min walk
Floriditas - 2 min walk
Garage Project Leeds Street - 2 min walk
About this property
The Intrepid Hotel
The Intrepid Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Cuba Street Mall and Courtenay Place. Also, City Gallery Wellington and Te Papa are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
No onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
What to do
Shopping
Free use of nearby fitness center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
60-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Stocked minibar (select free items)
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.50 percent
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 50 per pet, per night
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Property class
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Also known as
The Intrepid Hotel Lodge
The Intrepid Hotel Wellington
The Intrepid Hotel Lodge Wellington
Frequently asked questions
Does The Intrepid Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Intrepid Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Intrepid Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of NZD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Intrepid Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Intrepid Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Intrepid Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Intrepid Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Cuba Street Mall (2-min walk) and Courtenay Place (8-min walk), along with City Gallery Wellington (9-min walk) and Te Papa (11-min walk).
What's the area around The Intrepid Hotel like?
The Intrepid Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Wellington Central Business District and 2 minutes' walk from Cuba Street Mall.
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Reviews
The Intrepid Hotel Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The hotel's location offers easy access to a variety of nearby restaurants and bars. (14 reviews)
Among the best and dare I say, most cool, hotel I have ever been to. Location, amenities, and staff are top notch.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2026
Great location for Cuba street bars and restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2026
Love the location
The rooms
The Supreme Coffee
Best place to stay in Wellington
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8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2026
The location of The Intrepid is superb, as is its undoubted style. We were a little unlucky to get one of the coldest nights of the year when we stayed there and, with the high ceilings, the heating struggled to cope. The staff were super helpful though. They were apologetic, brought in another heater and outlined that they were working on plans to upgrade the heatpumps so it wouldn’t be a problem in the future. Some other things were a little tired too but we’d certainly stay there again, rather than some of the bland offerings out there.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2026
Love this place! Amazing amenities and wonderful staff!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2026
What a lovely hotel! Loved the sparkling and still water taps on each floor, the comfy and large room, and overall cool vibe this unique hotel has. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Well located, great room and helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Great little boutique hotel. Excellent location friendly staff. Comfy bed. Little bit quirky.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2026
Unique and well done. It’s one of our top 3 favorite hotels. The staff and the rooms are outstanding.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2025
Very well located for cafes and restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Great room, friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2026
Unique style and amazing location with lots of food options around. Nice perks like free snacks in the room.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2026
The room was stylish and spacious, and the staff went all out to make us feel at home and take care of us during our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2025
Absolutley great room and location is excellant.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2025
Lovely stay! Nice comfy rooms and the extra treats
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8/10 Very good
Jan 8, 2026
Great location. Friendly staff. Nice freebies. Great bar.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
This was the most amazing hotel, great staff, great rooms, fantastic location. Will definitely be back again!
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8/10 Very good
Mar 19, 2026
Very modern with some nice touches. Very clean room. Only downside no tea and coffee facilities in room all outside at a beverage station.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2026
Loved the funky rooms, the staff were amazing and loved the location! I loved the bar too! The GM went above and beyond (Gaurang)
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Beautiful rooms in an excellent location, would highly recommend
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8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2026
Great hotel, awesome rooms. Location, ambience, everything. Just not sure if some of the really nice extras they use to provide has dissappeared or reduced. Hope not.. they are the reason i chose to stay here..
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Great location, handy to everything. Beautiful hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Amazing Staycation Destination
Amazing location just off the main part of Cuba St. The room was great and the beds were amazingly comfortable. Puffin Bar downstairs was also great; super cool vibe and great service. Absolutely amazing staycation destination.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2025
Ideal Spot for Exploring Cuba St
The Intrepid Hotel in Wellington was a great base — right next to Cuba Street, so perfect for trying out different food and drink spots. The rooms were stylish and comfortable, and it had a nice laid-back feel that suited the area well.