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"Good location, walking distance to town. Only downside is there is no free parking. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 24 Mar 2019

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Hotel Description

Wild Zebra Backpackers places you steps from Wellington Central Business District and within a 10-minute stroll of Cuba Street Mall. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room washers/dryers.

This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a fitness center, and luggage storage. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Te Aro hostel include Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

10 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

8 Bed Mix Dorm Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Wild Zebra Backpackers ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.7 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Wild Zebra Backpackers

Everyone (4) Couples (1) Family (1)
2 out of 5
The team at Wild Zebra Backpackers did not know what Wotif was and where confused by my booking and payment. Other than that, the room I had was clean and it was a great location.

Posted by on 18 Aug. 2019

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4 out of 5
Good location, walking distance to town. Only downside is there is no free parking.

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2019

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3 out of 5
It wasn’t very clean, we had to go back to reception for towels. The location is perfect but wouldn’t stay there again

Posted by on 3 Mar. 2019

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4 out of 5
A little noisy but that is what you get in the central city. Comfortable bed, simple room.

Posted by , from Whangarei on 23 Apr. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

6 Jun. 2018 by Management

Hello Karen, Thank you for your review. We are aware that due to our very central location, it could be a bit noisy on the weekends. We are thinking of providing earplugs on requests to sort the noise issue

1 out of 5

Not good

My ensuite room was between the laundry and bathrooms. I had to walk past a row of basins and showers to get to it. Someone slept on a couch in the hallway all night. People’s crap was lying around in the hallways. The room was dingy. The heater didn’t work. It was noisy because of the showers and laundry all around it. There was no towel... I had to pay $2 at the desk for one. Also had to go to the nearest eftpos machine down the street for cash bond to get my swipe card for my room. Which put me back to the back of the line if people checking in. The price for my room at reception and on Expedia was $89. I had paid the wotif price of $116. A complete ripoff. It offered no refunds or changes to dates.

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2018

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2 out of 5

Disappointing. Worst sleep.

I made a midweek booking for my own dble room. Needed nearby parking and quick access to ferries. It was a good size, despite having a set of bunks in it too. The side tables were dirty and had someone else's long hair all over them. Luckily I could clean them with makeup wipes. There was no bedside light or switch. Noisy! Despite signs saying keep the noise down, there'd be people yapping in the open communal area opposite my room till all hours, and stomping up and down the uncarpeted hallway. I finally fell asleep after 4am after the last person went to bed. I needed to get up at 6 am for the ferry. Also, signs saying no dishes or cups outside the kitchen, yet they were left dirty, along with various personal belongings, in this communal area. I suspect the worst offenders were longterm guests/residents. The women's loos had no handsoap and just a towel on a hook, which I later found on the floor. Insufficient guest fridges and they were jam packed - open the doors and items fell out. Freezers had items in blocks of ice. Despite the usual signage, clearly fridges etc weren't regularly cleaned out. Overall, noisy, dirty, unkempt. Disappointing.

Posted by , from Nelson/ Tasman NZ on 12 Mar. 2018

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About the Wild Zebra Backpackers

Location 58 TORY ST., Wellington, 6011

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Wild Zebra Backpackers also features a fitness center, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Wellington Station (2 km / 1.2 mi)

Room Amenities

Wild Zebra Backpackers offers 55 accommodations with washers/dryers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Washer and dryer
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (limited)

Food & Drink

Wild Zebra Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 10 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. 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 AM - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

WiFi is limited to 1 GB per person, per stay. A surcharge applies for additional usage.

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.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at midnight
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 10.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel Wellington
  • Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel
  • Wild Zebra Backpackers Wellington
  • Wellywood Backpackers Hotel Wellington
  • Wild Zebra Backpackers Wellington
  • Wild Zebra Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently Asked Questions

*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.