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 - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Sky Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 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 within a 10-minute drive of Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
18 rooms
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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
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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 alternative 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
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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
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking
No on-site parking
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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
Lift
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
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 on-site 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 11-minute walk from Te Papa and 2 minutes' walk from Cuba Street Mall.
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The Intrepid Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
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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
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Generous breakfast offerings included croissants, juice, and coffee, a lovely bonus for guests. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Great location, handy to everything. Beautiful hotel.
Greg
2-night trip
10/10
We loved this hotel and all nice small touches they threw in. Free coffee and croissants in the name and the bar in the hotel is excellent
David
2-night trip
10/10
Nice hotel with generous free offerings of food and drink. The staff were also very nice and courteous
Corey
1-night trip
10/10
I really liked the fact my dog could stay with me at the Intrepid, and the staff were lovely. Perfect location across the road from a park and next door to other pet-friendly restaurants and bars.
Jill
2-night trip
8/10
Great location and design
Hamish
2-night trip
10/10
This was a unique and fun hotel conveniently located in Wellington. Walkable to everything. Staff was awesome!
mary
1-night trip
10/10
Beautiful rooms in an excellent location, would highly recommend
Luke
1-night trip
10/10
Loved the shower pressure and appreciated the block-out curtains. The chocolates were an added bonus. Would happily stay here again.
Janine
1-night trip
8/10
Close to Cuba Street and great location
Jan
2-night trip
10/10
Stunning hotel in central Wellington loved it. Coffee and pastries in morning a bonus
Karen
1-night trip
10/10
Super clean, lovely staff, cool rooms, great complimentary minibar snacks and morning croissants were delicious
Mahanga
1-night trip
10/10
A simply amazing place to stay in Wellington, a gem and with awesome staff and facilities, ww will be back.
Jason
2-night trip
10/10
Awesome Hotel, always our go to when staying in Wellington.
Scott
1-night trip
10/10
Unique hotel with great customer service
Mark
2-night trip
10/10
Nicely curated design of space. Wish I’d taken advantage of the bar downstairs - it seemed quite popular and looked fantastic.
Kevin
3-night trip
10/10
Had a great stay over night, love the decor. Will definitely be back.
John Wayne
1-night trip
10/10
Such a cool spot for a weekend getaway. Really enjoyed our stay.
Casey
2-night trip
10/10
Quirky, cool little hotel that offers something different, great location, thoroughly enjoyed it
Gareth
1-night trip
10/10
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
2-night trip
10/10
Best place to stay in Wellington.
Billy
10/10
The room was immaculate and the bathroom was gorgeous.
Amber
3-night trip
10/10
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
3-night trip
10/10
Super stylish rooms, and the most comfortable bed of any Hotel I have stayed at.
Hamish
1-night trip
10/10
Great location near to funky Cuba st, an artfully tasteful hotel with free snacks to boot!
Mark
2-night trip
10/10
The Intrepid Hotel was unique and amazing - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!