Located near Courtenay Place, The Intrepid Hotel offers a stylish retreat with shopping on site and laundry facilities. Unwind with free in-room WiFi, grab a newspaper or hydrate at the water dispenser – previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Interislander Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 12 min drive
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 44 min drive
Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 6 min drive
Johnsonville Raroa Station - 9 min drive
Wellington Station - 22 min walk
Restaurants
Waitoa Victoria Street - 2 min walk
Midnight Espresso - 3 min walk
Customs Brew Bar - 1 min walk
Scopa Caffe Cucina - 2 min walk
Loretta - 3 min walk
About this property
The Intrepid Hotel
The Intrepid Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Cuba Street Mall and Te Papa. This eco-certified lodge is also within a short drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Puffin Wine Bar (bottom floor of the hotel)]
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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)*
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
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Water dispenser
What to do
Shopping
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
MP3 docking station
60-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Free stocked minibar
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
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))
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of NZD 50 per accommodation, per night
Policies
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
Cashless transactions are available.
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. There's a charge of NZD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
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: 7:00 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 (8-min walk) and Te Papa (11-min walk).
What's the area around The Intrepid Hotel like?
The Intrepid Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Cuba Street Mall and 11 minutes' walk from Te Papa.
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The Intrepid Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Nov 21, 2024
Great location and design
Hamish
Hamish, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Beautiful rooms in an excellent location, would highly recommend
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2024
Close to Cuba Street and great location
Jan
Jan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Awesome stunning hotel
Stunning hotel in central Wellington loved it. Coffee and pastries in morning a bonus
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2024
Nicely curated design of space. Wish I’d taken advantage of the bar downstairs - it seemed quite popular and looked fantastic.
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Super clean, lovely staff, cool rooms, great complimentary minibar snacks and morning croissants were delicious
Mahanga
Mahanga, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Loved the whole property experience & vibe & amazing central city location & lovely vatering extras - but luv some sort parking voucher as paid $120 2 full nights to get parking locally - dog friendly wonderful service thx you
Fleur
Fleur, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
Unique hotel with great customer service
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
A simply amazing place to stay in Wellington, a gem and with awesome staff and facilities, ww will be back.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Had a great stay over night, love the decor. Will definitely be back.
John Wayne
John Wayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2023
Awesome Hotel, always our go to when staying in Wellington.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2024
Quirky, cool little hotel that offers something different, great location, thoroughly enjoyed it
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2022
Such a cool spot for a weekend getaway. Really enjoyed our stay.
Casey
Casey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
The room was immaculate and the bathroom was gorgeous.
Amber
Amber, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 9, 2025
Cold
Hideaki
Hideaki, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Consistently good.
DAWN
DAWN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Loved it.
JONATHAN
JONATHAN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2024
Beautiful Property excellent staff clean room had washer, dryer, complementary, great croissants, and coffee in the morning really lovely place great bar in the evenings as well
Shannon
Shannon, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2022
Best place to stay in Wellington.
Billy
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Staff were amazing to engage with on check-in and out - felt very welcoming and helpful.
The room was fun, spacious, warm, and comfortable.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2023
Great location near to funky Cuba st, an artfully tasteful hotel with free snacks to boot!
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
A quirky and interesting hotel. Great location, comfortable and thoughtfully designed.
Brendan
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Amazing.
I love this cool spot. Great service, super spacious and comfortable room. Great bar downstairs.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
The style is fabulous, such attention to detail from the moody red lighting inside the lift shaft,the refreshments on each landing, bespoke bathrobes, Real World soaps & shampoos. The best hotel ive stayed in for a long time.....exceptional...knocks spots off the bland boxes you so often stay in.
Pippa
Pippa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2024
Cute hotel in the centre of Cuba street. So easy to walk everywhere, unique room with thoughtful touches. Would stay again!!