About this property

The 19th-century The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers offers accommodation in the heart of Wellington’s city centre, just 3 minutes’ walk from the Courtenay Place entertainment district. It features a bar and restaurant. Free WiFi is available. The Cambridge Wellington is located only 10 minutes’ walk from the renowned Te Papa Tongarewa Museum. The beautiful Oriental Bay Beach is a 15-minute walk away. The Cambridge offers a range of accommodation options, including mixed dormitory rooms and private guestrooms with en suite bathrooms. Most rooms come with SKY TV, a refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. Facilities at The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers include a communal kitchen and a guest lounge with a large plasma-screen TV. The front desk is manned from 8 am - 9 pm and can arrange laundry services and luggage storage. The Bistro serves a range of New Zealand favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bar is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of local beer with friends.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Wellington, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cherry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good size room, clean, very helpful and friendly staff
  • Morgan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room was very clean, beds were comfy aside from the pillows being a bit full of nothing. Staff were very pleasant and let us check in early. But overall a pleasant experience and great for the price!
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Super friendly staff! Room was ready when I git there even tho check in time was not yet and I could check in a little earlier.
  • Christie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Historic building loved the old fashioned lift there can't be too many of those left around. Great pressure shower in the shared bathroom facilities was clean and excellent value
  • Haumata
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved our stay. We even had dinner and loved our meal. Will look into eating in more now that we've experienced it.
  • Judith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Helpful staff, my flight was delayed & even tho room was booked in my name my friend was able to check in with ID once I notified hotel, close to city, Oriental Pde, Super market, restaurants, it had kitchen & bar, restaurant.
  • Tim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The room had a good amount of space, especially the bathroom, and the amenities like the fridge, kettle, hot drinks, and toiletries were handy. The receptionists were lovely and made me feel welcome. The Wi-Fi connection was good as well.
  • Neill
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location is second to none, right next to Courtney place with cafes, bars and entertainment on the doorstep, but manages to be well insulated from any noise outdoors or from within the pub within the building. The dorm room wouldn't have been...
  • Lynnette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was nice and central and the staff were very friendly
  • Maria
    Poland Poland
    Clean private room with basic equipment & access to communal areas. Friendly Staff. Great value.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about £43. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the Cambridge Hotel Bar and Cambridge Terrace are very busy and noisy from 21:00 until 03:00 on Friday and Saturday nights. You may experience noise disturbances from the bar and from the street during this time.

Please note that there is a 1.8% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Please note this property can only accommodate guests over 18 years of age due to the onsite bar.

Please note if you require a different bedding configuration, this request must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance using the Special Request box or property contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the actual layout, furnishings and condition of your room may differ from the photos. All other amenities listed will be available.

Also, a $500 refundable bond must be paid for stag groups, hens parties, or sports teams. This will be refunded in full following a successful inspection of the rooms, provided there are no damages to the facilities or any complaints from guests or staff regarding misconduct.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Cambridge Hotel & Backpackers