Get an overview of this hotel3.5-star family-friendly hotel, walk to St Paul's Cathedral
Location
This family-friendly Wellington hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of National Library, St Paul's Cathedral, and Old St Paul's. Beehive and Old Government Buildings are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a business center, and conference rooms.
Room Amenities
All 108 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find room service, free weekday newspapers, and hair dryers.
Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new windowThe Thorndon Hotel Wellington by Rydges
24 Hawkestone St Thorndon Wellington 6011Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.
A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 3229 square feet (300 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
The Thorndon Hotel Wellington by Rydges is a smoke-free property.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Total number of rooms - 108
- Number of floors - 9
- Meeting rooms 5
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 3229
- Conference space size (meters) - 300
- RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Elevator/lift
- Computer station
- Laundry facilities
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Conference center
- Year Built 1988
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
Self parking (surcharge), RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge), Parking (limited spaces)
Transport
- Airport: Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) (9.5 km)
- Train station: Wellington Station (0.9 km)
- Parking: Self parking and RV/bus/truck parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Air conditioning
- Free weekday newspaper
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Satellite TV service
- Television
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower only
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Room service (limited hours)
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Glasshouse Restaurant - This restaurant specializes 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. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Accessibility
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
Pets
- Pets not allowed (service dogs only)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
Only service animals are allowed
Parking height restrictions apply
Fees
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between NZD 19 and NZD 25 for adults, NZD 0 and NZD 12 for children (approximately)
- Self parking fee: NZD 15 per day
- Late check-out fee: NZD 20
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.00 per day
- Onsite credit card charges are subject to a surcharge
Hotel Name
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- Kingsgate Wellington Hotel
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- Thorndon Hotel Wellington Rydges
- Thorndon Hotel Rydges
- Thorndon Wellington Rydges
- Thorndon Rydges
We should mention
Children 13 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
National Rating
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 3 star plus.