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WQ Wellington Quarter

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Beehive

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Superior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Atura Wellington sits in the city center, combining eco-conscious comfort with contemporary design. Guests can enjoy breakfast or drinks at Frankie's Bar & Eatery, work up a sweat in the fitness center, or handle business needs in the dedicated work space.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Room, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Miscellaneous

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Superior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Queen Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
24 Hawkestone St, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Sky Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Te Papa - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Courtenay Place - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 9 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Summit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Concorde Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vicbooks Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Thistle Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • The Thorndon Hotel - by Rydges

About this property

WQ Wellington Quarter

Hotel near Sky Stadium
Located close to Old St Paul's and Beehive, WQ Wellington Quarter provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Frankie's Bar & Eatery, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and coworking spaces
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (NZD 28 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Frankie's Bar
  • Frankie's Bar & Eatery

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (3,220 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 50 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 28 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is WQ Wellington Quarter pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at WQ Wellington Quarter?

Self parking is available for NZD 28 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at WQ Wellington Quarter?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at WQ Wellington Quarter?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is WQ Wellington Quarter located?

Located in Thorndon, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Beehive and Old St Paul's. Botanic Gardens and Wellington Cable Car are also within 1 mi (2 km). Wellington Station is 9 minutes by foot and Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station is 29 minutes.

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