Welcome, we are excited to announce our new Cuba apartment. Please relax and enjoy our lovely courtyard and our great looking furnishings. This apartment is a 2 minute walk to the top of Cuba street, which makes it the perfect location. This space is really private and quiet, so please make yourself feel at home. There is also free unlimited WiFi and a huge 58 inch TV. Please see my other listings for reviews.
PLEASE NOTE: There is only 1 main bathroom with a shower, toilet etc, there is another .5 bathroom downstairs but only has a toilet and basin.
Parking: It is pay parking along Torrens Terrace but not all the time. It only applies applies from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. Even during this period the first two hours are free and no coupon is required. If you want to park longer than two hours you do need to buy a coupon which are available from local shops including the mini mart on the corner of Webb St and Torrens Terrace. Special conditions: We have a NO PARTY policy! Please treat this place like your own.
Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$65.00 per stay); Linen (included);
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
About the area
Wellington
Mount Cook, a neighbourhood in Wellington, is home to this apartment. Colonial Cottage Museum and Te Aro Pa are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Cable Car. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wellington Town Hall, or consider a night out at The Opera House.
Wellington Central Business District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Cuba Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Courtenay Place - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Te Papa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 5 min drive
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Midnight Espresso - 6 min walk
Ombra - 6 min walk
Good Grief - 6 min walk
Heyday Beer - 4 min walk
Le Moulin Bakery - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Fantastic Cuba apartment pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Fantastic Cuba apartment?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fantastic Cuba apartment on 15 May 2026 start from AU$185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Fantastic Cuba apartment?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fantastic Cuba apartment?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fantastic Cuba apartment located?
Located in Mount Cook, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Wellington Central Business District, Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre and Massey University. Colonial Cottage Museum and Sisters of Compassion - Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
So close to the top of Cuba Street. Convenient location. Could be cleaner...place is a bit shaby but if you are here to explore Wellington then you will be out all day and mainly use this as a base just to sleep.
Zoe T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Helen
7 Oct 2023
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, perfect location especially without a vehicle. Easy access to supermarket, CBD activities. Felt safe, great value for money. Was obvious there had been a quick turn around between with light clean. Otherwise, can't fault it.
Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Matt T.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wellington Trip
It wasn't the best stay. The bottom room was moldy and smelt. Tiny Shower and toilet It would have been nice if the place had some small things Washing powder, soap, pepper, salt, cooking oil
Matt T.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
John B.
19 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Adequate near Cuba
Good location. Property not well maintained eg. broken floor tiles, mold in tile grout, carpet needs replacing or deep clean, rips in sofa stitching and hole in bed base. Cleanliness is ok if assessed separately to maintenance issues. Heating is good. Beds may not be comfortable for some.
We enjoyed our stay, the location was close walking distance to the shops and restaurants on Cuba St. The unit was a little tired and not terribly clean. The heat pump control did not work and the property managers said they would get to it after our stay ended. Fortunately there were electric heaters to keep the place warm. The place was ok, but lacked warmth (literally and figuratively). We would not stay here again.
We ended up checking out early - furniture and carpets were dingy and ants coming through walls and floors in bathroom. When we messaged the property managers, they didn’t seem to understand the issue. Really needs maintenance and a thorough cleaning.
The street is fringe but close to Cuba Street and only a 15 minute walk to the center of town. Shabby for sure. Very musty, cracked tiles, stained carpets, thread bare towels, chipped paint, missing or blown out lightbulbs, a filthy toaster. Unusable outdoor space—dirty, birds nesting. It just seemed neglected. No guest instructions. Couldn’t turn on TV. Took 2 days for host to tell us where to put trash. Good water pressure and AC. Would not return.
Overall my small group of friends enjoyed our stay at this flat. The location was excellent - so close to Cuba Street which is simply a happening place for all sorts of shops, eateries, pubs etc. The street terminates at the pier and other tourist sites nearby so a great choice for shopping, tourism, etc.
We had a small snafu with the place not being cleaned between the prior tenant so we had to do some of our own cleaning/laundry on arrival (appears the housekeeper failed to show). But had great communication with the owners who waived our own housekeeping fee in return so it all worked out.
Kitchen had all the amenities we needed to cook though the variety of take-away options on Cuba Street did limit our need. Beds were all comfortable. Only one shower, located in loft so not quite as convenient but certainly manageable and we knew this ahead of time. Did not use the balcony as the cloth coverings on the chairs were dirty, it rained a bit and truthfully the view is of a concrete wall so not all that appealing.
Wished the unit included a parking space as that was a mild issue on arrival but later found a parking space right on the street and left the car there and it was fine for us as for on the weekend on-street parking free after like 6pm Fri until Mon 8am.
Overall really liked the convenience of the place and its proximity to things on Cuba St. What the place lacked in curbside appeal it made up for in location so I don't have a problem recommending. All is as advertised and certainly a decent place to hang while in Wellington for several days.
Value for money overall. Used tissues on the floor on arrival and kitchen and bathroom bins with rubbish in them. Unable to have guests for dinner which was a shame that it was assumed we would be partying. Our son's were in Wellington and it would have been nice to have been able to cook dinner for them.
James was a great host, it was very easy to communicate with him even months before our stay. The apartment was spacious and tidy, the beds and bedding were a let down but there were more than enough towels and cooking utensils. Just small improvements to make another guests stay ever better! Some breakfast cereals and milk would be a brilliant addition too. Location was close to all of the essentials, we walked along Cuba street to the waterfront daily. To finish off, the building and surrounding area was incredibly quiet so we all had great sleep over the whole weekend. Happy happy guests!
For our 3 day visit in Wellington this was a terrific apartment It’s spacious and both of the beds were comfortable. There is a huge window/door to a comfortable deck, but no view. It’s a quiet neighborhood right next to a big Asian grocery store and a great meat market. We walked from here to several tourist places including The Te Papa Museum, Parliament, Cable Car, Botanical Gardens, Harbourside Market, Mt Victoria Lookout, and of course, Cuba Street
The only negatives are minor. There is a broken toilet seat downstairs, and the kitchen is stocked with the bare minimum of cookware.
We would definitely stay here again.
We had a great time staying here. We walked everywhere as it is so close to everything. The place is well set up and clean. It is in need of a bit of maintenance, mainly in the bathroom.
Helen W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Matt T.
17 Aug 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication
Not on Cuba Street
The property manager was good with his communication however he did not let us know that the dishwasher was not working. The dishes that were in there were also not cleaned. Very flexible with check out time and this was fantastic. Please note: this apartment is not on Cuba street and the title Cuba Apartment is miss leading. Nice and spacious though, but needs to fix downstairs toilet.
Matt T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Matt, apologies for the inconvenience caused here with the dishwasher, this is due to be replaced in the coming days. The apartment is not located on Cuba St you're correct but located a stones throw away! Kind Regards,