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Drifter Wellington

Property class: 2

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A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements.
A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted speaker.
A hotel corridor with checkered flooring, a hanging punching bag, and a rack of dumbbells.
Outdoor dining
A bed with two white pillows and a wall-mounted lamp with a black finish.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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21 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Courtenay Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Papa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with two white pillows and a wall-mounted lamp with a black finish.

King Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a wooden cabinet, a stool, a shelf, and a door.

Superior King Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a headboard with a patterned design, a wall-mounted abstract painting, and a large mirror.

Nirvana Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 10 Person

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 10 Persons

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bunkhouse Superior 10 Persons - Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 10 Persons - Ensuite

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, a curtain, and a pillow.

Bunkhouse Superior 9 Person - Triple

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a ladder, a curtain, and a pillow.

Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person - Triple

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Bunkhouse Superior 8 Person

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bunkhouse Superior 7 Person - Triple

A bunk bed with a headboard and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse Superior 7 Person - Triple

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a ceiling light fixture and curtains.

Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person - Triple

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 6 Person

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 6 Persons

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 4 Person

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bunkhouse Female Superior 4 Persons

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.

Bunkhouse Female Superior 4 Persons

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bunkhouse Superior 4 Persons - Ensuite

A bunk bed room with a wooden frame, curtains, and a carpeted floor.

Bunkhouse Superior 4 Persons - Ensuite

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Wellington

Drifter Wellington places you in the centre of Wellington, within a short 5-minute stroll of Wellington Central Business District and Courtenay Place. 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. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Te Aro hostel include Te Papa and Cuba Street Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Wellington Central Business District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Courtenay Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Papa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 5 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Sisters Brew Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fratelli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fringe Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minibar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KC Cafe & Takeaway - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Drifter Wellington

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Drifter Wellington also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. A complete renovation of Drifter Wellington was completed in December 2026.

This Wellington hostel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Drifter Wellington offers 51 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Lift (160 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - December 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 August 2026 to 26 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 942 905 089 8268

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Drifter Wellington?

Yep, Drifter Wellington is a short 10-minute walk from Oriental Bay Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Drifter Wellington?

No, Drifter Wellington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Drifter Wellington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Drifter Wellington?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Drifter Wellington?

No, pets are not allowed.

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