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WQ Wellington Quarter

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Beehive

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In the heart of Wellington, Atura Wellington offers a unique blend of eco-friendly comfort and modern style. Start your day with breakfast at Frankie's Bar & Eatery or grab a drink at the bar; afterwards, get moving in the gym or tackle work tasks in the business center.

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$122
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

Room options

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Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Classic King Room

Classic King Room

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

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

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

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

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

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Classic Room, Accessible

Classic Room, Accessible

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

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Family Room

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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Twin Room

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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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Queen Room

Superior Queen Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
24 Hawkestone St, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Beehive - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wellington Central Business District - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lambton Quay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hnry Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.3 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
  • ‪Mojo Summit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Trax Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Thistle Inn - ‬8 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

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Hotel size

    • 108 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

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
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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.
Frankie's Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

Parking

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

Policies

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.

National rating

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 7 minutes' walk from Archives New Zealand.

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Reviews

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8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a good selection and high quality food. (8 reviews)
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Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious comfortable room, very helpful staff and great location
Debbie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and central location
Colette, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great staff, room was clean, a bit cosy for a family room, but would stay again
Abigail, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and kind
Kim, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, friendly staff, small room
Ville, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great central location
Matthew R, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff. Room was clean, comfortable bed.
Julia, 1-night trip
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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.
Donna, 1-night trip
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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.
Ray, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room had no Aircond but provided 2fans, ten room was small, bathroom tiny like a box, location perfect close to lo al supermarket and fish and chip cafe Thai restaurant…everything shuts down in Wellington 9-10pm.
Nghiep Thanh, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nicely refurbished bedroom, friendly & helpful staff. Excellent location in central Wellington city.
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money. Small room, but clean and everything we needed. Great location. Friendly staff.
Marcia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Staff excellent the room excellent Dining excellent Bar excellent Bathroom unloved not clean shower area needed scrubbing drain blocked and 1 ply toilet roll way below expectations
Vicky, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, good staff only thing not working was tv. Aside from that a good stay.
Antonio, 1-night trip
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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.
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good.

Comfortable, clean, cosy and quiet. Good parking. Would definitely stay again.
Sandra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bright and warm room, super comfortable bed. Bathroom is very dated. Parking is difficult
WAYNE, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Linda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great area that is easily walkable to the city center in around 20mins. Clean and tidy but rooms a little dated. Resteraunt is good and pricing is reasonable.
Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and clean and friendly checkin staff. Close to Ferry.
Marcus, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel warm room comfy bed. Easy peasy close to the ferry crossings
Liam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly placed for a visit
john, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the stay. Was a conference and the venue worked well. Friendly, helpful staff.
Ailsa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good value for money. Location is great. Possibly the best value accomodation in Wellington.
Patrick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very clean, extremely quiet, no traffic, horns or noise from people outside. The room was comfortable, shower was hot and the bed was like a cloud. The restaurant was delicious - I had the rigatoni pasta dish
Nathan, 2-night trip