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The 19th-century The Cambridge Hotel 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 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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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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.


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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

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to basin reserve and local shops and restaurants,great place to stay
  • Sujish
    India India
    The Hotel ambience were very cozy and reception was available even at mid night during our check in and check out
  • Sokko
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location in the city. Good size comfortable beds
  • Azure
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The building is like 150 years old but it's very well maintained for its age. The room is spacious and quiet. Love the two pillows and comfy bed for single room. My room has a sink, kettle, fridge and TV and I found them useful and handy. Shared...
  • Maira
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Customer service is great and also the location, with everything you need around.
  • Darius
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The bar downstairs - great value! Room had sky tv which was a bonus.
  • Brett
    Australia Australia
    Excellent value for money. I stayed 3 nights and was able to compare the twin to the single. The best thing was easily the very long single beds. I think all the rooms are very different. The single had a lot more hooks and power points. The twin...
  • Faisal
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The bed/room is pretty comfortable with an extra blanket and portable heater provided help me to sleep in a cold night
  • Ruspian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great Location, surrounded by lots of foods stalls and shopping areas.
  • Brayden
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds were comfy and location was ace. Would stay here again.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Cambridge Hotel

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Washing machine

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Bar

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Cambridge Hotel 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 £45. 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 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

  • The Cambridge Hotel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Wellington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Cambridge Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The Cambridge Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Happy hour
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • The prices at The Cambridge Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Cambridge Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from The Cambridge Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.