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WQ Wellington Quarter

4.0 star property
Travelers balance business and leisure at this Wellington hotel where happy hour indulgences meet fitness opportunities in a well-equipped gym

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is ฿2,008
฿2,309 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

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 curtains

Classic King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
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 curtains

Superior King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Miscellaneous

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Thorndon, a neighbourhood in Wellington, WQ Wellington Quarter is near the airport and near a metro station. Old St Paul's and Courtenay Place are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Botanic Gardens and Mount Victoria Lookout. Enjoy an event or a match at Sky Stadium, and consider making time for Wellington Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. With kayaking and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Wellington travel guide
Map
24 Hawkestone St, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011

What's nearby

  • Beehive which includes modern architecture and a statue or sculpture
    Beehive
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nice city, worth a visit for a day or three
    Wellington Central Business District
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wellington Parliament featuring flowers, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
    New Zealand Parliament Buildings
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Found on a walk down Willis Street, Wellington the morning after experiencing The World of Wearable Arts show.
    Lambton Quay
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wellington New Zealand City Aerial Panorama
    Sky Stadium
    14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mojo Featherston
    9 min walk
  • Mojo Summit
    5 min walk
  • Concorde Café
    10 min walk
  • Trax Cafe & Bar
    10 min walk
  • The Old Bailey
    10 min walk

About this property

WQ Wellington Quarter

Upscale 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 centre.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a vending machine
  • Coffee/tea in reception, multilingual staff and coworking spaces
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 108 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (NZD 28 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self 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 centre
  • Conference centre (3,220 square foot 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
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately NZD 30 for adults and from 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 per cent

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 does it cost to stay at WQ Wellington Quarter?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WQ Wellington Quarter on 6 Apr 2026 start from ฿2,008, excluding 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.

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?

Checkout 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 10 minutes by foot and Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

WQ Wellington Quarter Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 424 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room was clean, a bit cosy for a family room, but would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Team went above and beyond to assist my partner and I. The room was ready, clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Room was clean, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew R

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great central location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay with only a short ride to the ferry. The room was not huge but it worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Small room, but clean and everything we needed. Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nicely refurbished bedroom, friendly & helpful staff. Excellent location in central Wellington city.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good staff only thing not working was tv. Aside from that a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

WAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bright and warm room, super comfortable bed. Bathroom is very dated. Parking is difficult
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good.

Comfortable, clean, cosy and quiet. Good parking. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent convenient location and well priced. have stayed here several times in the past and will do so in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and friendly checkin staff. Close to Ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel warm room comfy bed. Easy peasy close to the ferry crossings
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay. Was a conference and the venue worked well. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
price was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money. Location is great. Possibly the best value accomodation in Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly placed for a visit
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for SKY stadium. Only spent 1 night there but woold go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were amazingly comfortable rooms perfect size short walk to city
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabirieli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025