WQ Wellington Quarter

Property class: 4
Hotel with restaurant, near Beehive

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WQ Wellington Quarter offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Beehive and Old St Paul's. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Frankie's Bar & Eatery, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The current price is NZ$172
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

Classic King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a hillside.

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Classic Room, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two armchairs, a small table, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
24 Hawkestone St, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Old St Paul's - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lambton Quay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Beehive - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 38 min drive
  • Wellington Ngauranga Station - 6 min drive
  • Wellington Station - 10 min walk
  • Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Featherston - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Angry Ramen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Thistle Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Summit - ‬5 min walk

About this property

WQ Wellington Quarter

  • WQ Wellington Quarter offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Beehive and Old St Paul's. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Frankie's Bar & Eatery, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00 pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00 am

Hotel size

    • 108 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2.00 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (NZD 28 per day)
    • On-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking (fees apply)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference centre (3220 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1988
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Frankie's Bar & Eatery – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Frankie's Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.00 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs NZD 28 per day
  • RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Also known as

Kingsgate Hotel Wellington
Kingsgate Wellington
Kingsgate Wellington Hotel
Wellington Kingsgate
Thorndon Hotel Wellington Rydges
Thorndon Hotel Rydges
Thorndon Wellington Rydges
Thorndon Rydges
Atura Wellington Hotel
Atura Wellington Wellington
Atura Wellington Hotel Wellington
The Thorndon Hotel Wellington by Rydges

Frequently asked questions

Does WQ Wellington Quarter offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, WQ Wellington Quarter does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at WQ Wellington Quarter?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at WQ Wellington Quarter?

Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 28 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at WQ Wellington Quarter?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at WQ Wellington Quarter and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as kayaking and sailing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre and access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near WQ Wellington Quarter?

Yes, Frankie's Bar & Eatery offers local cuisine.

What's the area around WQ Wellington Quarter like?

WQ Wellington Quarter is in Thorndon, a short 10-minute walk from Wellington Station and 8 minutes' walk from Lambton Quay.

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Reviews

WQ Wellington Quarter Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant offered delicious food, excellent breakfast, and a good selection of menu options. (30 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, amazing, and of very good quality. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Good location , walkable to the middle of the city. Good restaurant and bar. Rooms are quite loud from the freeway and a bit hot and stuffy .. could definitely do with AC . Staff are friendly and the prices are reasonable .
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8/10 Very good

The WQ is a good little hotel well located and easy to access. We were upgraded to a Superior room and the extra space was great. Room was really comfy and nice having a coffee machine provided. Make sure you enjoy the Happy hour at Frankies Bar and the Wagyu Burger snd Garlic Baguette were both really good. Will definitely stay here again
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, modern room, friendly helpful staff, good dining room with a varied menu.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, good rooms, and loved the restaurant and bar. Easy to get to straight off the motorway. Happy as!
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious comfortable room, very helpful staff and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice, spacious and tidy room and conveniently located close to the stadium. Staff were friendly and helpful.
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6/10 Good

Great staff, room was clean, a bit cosy for a family room, but would stay again
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8/10 Very good

Rooms a tidy, clean and compact, bathrooms could do with a upgrade, overall will stay again The food menu selection was good. Breakfast excellent, good selection and hot. Parking is tight and limited
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8/10 Very good

Clean and central location
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8/10 Very good

Great central location
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4/10 Fair

Staff were friendly. Restaurant was good. Bathroom sink did not drain. No fitted sheets on the bed. Coffee cups didn’t fit the espresso machine.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and kind
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, small room
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8/10 Very good

Great staff. Room was clean, comfortable bed.
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8/10 Very good

Nicely refurbished bedroom, friendly & helpful staff. Excellent location in central Wellington city.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay with only a short ride to the ferry. The room was not huge but it worked perfectly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money. Small room, but clean and everything we needed. Great location. Friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
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8/10 Very good

Excellent convenient location and well priced. have stayed here several times in the past and will do so in the future.
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8/10 Very good

The Team went above and beyond to assist my partner and I. The room was ready, clean and tidy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beds were amazingly comfortable rooms perfect size short walk to city
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10/10 Exceptional

Great price, central location, clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly placed for a visit
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel warm room comfy bed. Easy peasy close to the ferry crossings
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8/10 Very good

Very good.

Comfortable, clean, cosy and quiet. Good parking. Would definitely stay again.