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The Cambridge Hotel

2-star property
28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 1800 796 370
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3.9 out of 5
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"Needs a better airflow in the room. The room was stuffy needs a bigger fan, more outlets too " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 22 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel puts you in the heart of Wellington, within steps of Embassy Theatre and Downstage Theatre. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Sights within a short walk of this Te Aro hostel include BATS Theatre and Elliott House.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$101* Per night/room 24 Apr. - 25 Apr.

Triple Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Single Room, Shared Bathroom (1 Single Bed only)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel ratings based on 310 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel

Everyone (210) Couples (46) Students (4) Family (41)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 28 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Feb. 2024 by Sara

Kia ora,Thank you for staying with us.I hope to see you again.Sara The Cambridge Hotel

3 out of 5
Needs a better airflow in the room. The room was stuffy needs a bigger fan, more outlets too

Posted by on 22 Jan. 2024

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1 Feb. 2024 by Sara

Kia ora Jessica, Thank you for leaving your review and help.I am sorry to hear that your room was stuffy with a small fan.I will try to follow up your feedback and try to have a new big fan and extra outlets.We hope to see you again.Best regards,SaraThe Cambridge Hotel

3 out of 5
We checked in a room of 4. There is only 1 window and only 1 small fan. No AC at all. We had so much problems with sleeping in that hot Room Whole night .

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Feb. 2024 by Sara

Kia ora Ron, Thank you for leaving your review and help.I am sorry to hear that your room was too hot, I will try to follow up your feedback so that we can have AC in out hotel. I hope to see you again soon.Many thanks,SaraThe Cambridge Hotel

3 out of 5
Nice staff, Clean, Basic but good for short stays

Posted by on 19 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
I have stayed here many times over the years when working in Wellington, it's a real neat place to stay. I will keep booking as it suits my needs, it's always clean and tidy and the whole vibe is positive. keep doing what your doing guys, it really does work

Posted by on 6 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Aug. 2023 by Sara

Kia Ora Derek Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback here on Expedia, we really appreciate it.We are so delighted to see your kindness and positive feedback about our facilities, cleanliness, and vibe, we have a very passionate and dedicated team, who pride themselves on providing great customer service. We are all very happy to see your lovely feedback. There is still much more work to be done and I hope that you will come back to follow the progress as it happens. Once again, we really appreciate your feedback. We will look forward to meeting you soon again in Cambridge Hotel ! Nga Mihi, Sarang Kim Cambridge Management

2 out of 5
No bed side lamps, Very bright room to sleep-in Very noisy

Posted by on 1 Aug. 2023

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6 Aug. 2023 by Sara

Kia Ora james First of all, thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback here on Expedia ; we really appreciate it. I am sorry to hear that your time with us negatively affected by state of the bed side lamps and noise. We are in the process of pouring a great deal of time and effort into revamping out facilities. I am sorry that they were not up to standard in time for your stay with us. We will surely follow up your reviews and try to improve our service and facilities. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Once again, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback to us. We hope that should you find yourself in the neighborhood again, you’ll pop in. Nga Mihi, Sarang Kim Cambridge Management

5 out of 5
Fantastic crew and a bonus is that you get discount at the restaurant and bar while staying at the hotel

Posted by on 28 Jul. 2023

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6 Aug. 2023 by Sara

Kia Ora Tash, Thank you for your kindness and feedback in Expedia.We’re glad to read that you found our crew to be fantastic during your recent stay with us. We have a very passionate and dedicated team, they will be as delighted as I am to hear your lovely feedback. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed our restaurant and bar experience. Our restaurant and bar team take great pride in their work and I know that they will be as happy as I am when I tell them of your experience. Once again, thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback to us. We hope that should you find yourself in the neighbourhood again, you’ll pop in. Nga Mihi, Sarang Kim Cambridge Management

1 out of 5
Bathroom disgusting and mouldy, dark and dingy hallways, worst motel ive ever steyed at.

Posted by on 1 Jan. 2023

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2 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Nov. 2022

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4 out of 5
Convenient location and serviceable amenities.

Posted by on 3 Nov. 2022

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About the The Cambridge Hotel

Location 28 Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, 6001

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 40 meeting rooms available. Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel. This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1883
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Wellington Station (2.2 km / 1.3 mi)

Room Amenities

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel offers 58 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.

  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Heating
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on weekends from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Please note that guests may experience noise from the bar and hotel building on Saturday nights/early Sunday mornings from 9 PM to 3 AM.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 6.00–20.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40.00
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Backpacker Cambridge
  • Cambridge Backpacker
  • Cambridge Backpacker Wellington
  • Cambridge Hotel Backpacker
  • Cambridge Hotel Backpacker Wellington
  • Cambridge Hotel Wellington
  • Cambridge Hotel
  • Cambridge Wellington
  • The Cambridge Hotel
  • The Cambridge Hotel Hostel
  • The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Wellington
  • The Cambridge Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

You should know

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.