The Intrepid Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (979 reviews)
60 Ghuznee Street Te Aro , Wellington , nz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Pet bowls
Pet basket
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Funky decor
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Excellent amenities
Cons:
Pillow comfort could be improved
In-room beverage service lacking
Noise from the street in certain areas

Categories

Cleanliness
9.29
The hotel offers a clean environment throughout, contributing positively to the guests' experience.
Service
9.76
Staff received high praise for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.8
Conveniently situated, close to attractions and vibrant nightlife.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms are spacious and well-designed, although some guests had minor issues with bedding.
Amenities
9.78
Excellent amenities such as a bar and complimentary snacks enhance the stay.
Value for Money
9.24
Guests felt they received great value given the quality of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.29
While offerings were good, there were some suggestions for improvement, such as more in-room options.
Overall Experience
9.76
A thoroughly enjoyable stay with several positive emotions conveyed through guest reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:38

Property Description

Prime Location in Wellington
Located just steps away from Te Papa Museum, The Intrepid Hotel offers a convenient stay near popular attractions like Basin Reserve Cricket Ground and Beehive Parliament Building.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our well-equipped rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Relax in the cozy seating area and rest peacefully on quality bed linen.

Nearby Attractions
Explore Wellington's top landmarks such as National War Memorial and Wellington Cable Car, all within easy reach from the hotel.

Experience the best of Wellington at The Intrepid Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 979 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.29
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 9.78
Value for Money: 9.24
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 9.76
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Brunetta • solo_traveller • au
6
It was ok, but for the price not great value.
Pros:

Nice comfortable bed

Cons:

Limited reception hours, inconvenient. Tea /coffee facilities on the landing instead of in the room. Also inconvenient. Interiors are dark. It was difficult trying to see well.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Hamish Brown • couple • au
10
Amazing Stay
Pros:

Amazing stay. Funky rooms and great quirks. Would stay here over and over again. 10/10

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • nz
10
Absolutely worth it. Will be going back!
Pros:

The rooms are surprisingly big, they offer plenty of free snacks, and the staff are exceptionally wonderful and accomodating. Plus, the puffin wine bar is wonderful if you like that sort of thing. It was the perfect way to finish our trip! Bonus points to the noticably comfy bed and blackout curtains that made for a fantastic sleep.

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • extended_group • nz
10
Warm, welcoming hideaway in the heart of Te Aro (Cuba Street) neighbourhood
Pros:

Outstanding urban boutique hotel, located half a block off of the famous Cuba Street and across the street from a lovely park. The rooms are exceptionally well-appointed, and provide quiet, comfort, abundant amenities, and a peaceful retreat from busy Wellington life. A bonus is the Puffin wine bar that the Intrepid shares with it: a very cool vibe with a wide range of well-curated wines by the glass or bottle plus a full bar. Don't worry: you can't hear any noise from the bar in any of the rooms. The Intrepid is my go-to hotel in Wellington to which I return again and again.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Tory • couple • gb
7
Wouldn’t stay there again
Pros:

Individual style of hotel

Cons:

Room too dark & small, car parking to far from hotel
Odd set up with shop & bar as part of the hotel
Location in the edgy part of wellington

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte Nangle • couple • gb
9
Super cool hotel
Pros:

Really cool hotel, great location and huge rooms.

Cons:

Only a couple of super small things like the shower curtain blowing into you as you shower and not being long enough, so water splashed into the main bathroom; also the reception closes at 5pm so for a late flight you can't leave your luggage past this time which was a bit annoying

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
7
Well located for Cuba Street dining
Pros:

This is a Marmite/Vegemite hotel - it’s not for everyone with its industrial concrete wall vibe within an old building. It’s a little tired but well located. Cuba street with all its restaurants and bars is just 100m away and the quayside,museums, cable car and town centre are all within easy walking distance.

Cons:

Rather dark, industrial and tired but someone younger will most probably love it!

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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sally • couple • gb
9
Modern fun hotel in a great location
Pros:

Very modern, industrial style, great fun and very comfortable.

Great location right next to Cuba St.

Staff were really friendly

Cons:

Room was quite dark.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • nz
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
8
Pros:

The room was great. Comfortable and quiet after the bars closed at midnight. It's in a great location with lively fun stuff and good restaurants all around.

Cons:

Spotting it when you first arrive is tricky. Didn't know the check in was at the wine shop!

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
6
Fun place to stay for a couple of nights in wellington
Pros:

It was very conveniently located for Cuba street. It was trendy. It had free washing machines

Cons:

It was slightly style over substance with dark lighting and quirky shapes rooms . The window looked like it had never been cleaned outside because there was no access to do this. The shower curtain was ineffective

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • au
8
Great boutique hotel in central Wellington with wine bar
Pros:

Location, design and bar

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • solo_traveller • au
10
Very cool very central nice staff
Pros:

Loved it

Cons:

Atmosphere

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
8
Try something different in Wellington
Pros:

Large room, good location

Cons:

We arrived after reception hours. The vibe felt very deserted.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Lior • couple • il
10
מושלם
Pros:

מיקום מושלם קרוב לכל דבר ברגל, צוות מקסים ואדיב, חניון קרוב, חדר מעוצב עם הרבה פינוקים חינם- פחיות שתיה קלה וחטיפים

Cons:

כלום

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Krijn • couple • nl
8
Het was ok
Pros:

Locatie was prima, bed was ook goed

Cons:

Douche, losliggende tegeltjes, water kwam overal uit behalve uit de douchekop. Klein raampje in kamer, wat kamer erg donker maakt.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
9
Good choice but can be loud.
Pros:

Perfect location for Wellington CBD. Large and comfortable room.

Cons:

We could hear music from the downstairs bar until late at night and we were on the 3rd floor.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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lesley • solo_traveller • au
10
would love to come back
Pros:

the sevice, the comfort, the generosity

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Larry • couple • us
6
Good location if you don't have a car
Pros:

1. The bed was very comfortable, the best we've had in 3 weeks in NZ. 2. The man at the desk was extremely helpful in solving a problem I had. 3. The hotel provided snacks and drinks in the room without charge. 4. Easy walking distance to many places to eat and to the Te Papa Museum.

Cons:

1. No one is at the desk after 5 pm to help you with any questions. 2. There is no parking at the hotel. When I arrived, I couldn't even find a place to park temporarily to unload luggage and check in. 3. No information sent to me in advance to help with parking problem. 4. No table or desk in the room for eating or writing.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee