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WQ Wellington Quarter

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

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Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Classic Double Room
Superior Suite
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 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

Superior King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
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 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
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

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

  • Sky Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Te Papa - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Courtenay Place - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Wellington Station - 9 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 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 centre.
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 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 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

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

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 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WQ Wellington Quarter on 2 Nov 2025 start from NZ$140.77, including 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 9 minutes by foot and Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station is 29 minutes.

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WQ Wellington Quarter Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 435 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danyall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A big thanks to the staff at Atura, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Apart from the food being below average, the staff went above and beyond for us. We would happily stay again...
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

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

Willingstone

Close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quality, clean and safe rooms. Laundry and dining facilities were also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the ferry, check in was fast and easy. There was great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay in Wellington. The staff are friendly, kind and competent. The room was small, but had everything we needed. Its super convenient to the inter-island ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

La Vonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was helpful and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location which suits our needs
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good, will probably be coming back on our next trip! Great prices compared to surrounding areas
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a great location walking distance to many Wellington attractions
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, all I needed! Loved the bed, had a great sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice property. I found the hallways a little dated in dark, but other than that, my room was perfectly great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place to stay. Nice restaurant downstairs which was convenient. The bed was very comfortable. Room was ok in size. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

P J

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

great spot for one night stay.

Grateful that we were given a larger room. Pillows were a bit too 'full'. Handy to motorway, ferry terminal and to town. Parking around hotel is on meters. Supermarket veryclose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Convenently situated for Sky Stadium events and supermarket. All the staff we spoke to were helpful, friendly and well presented. The coffee was good. The beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to embassies and downtown is excellent. Easy access to motorways

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Quiet and close to the ferry terminal. The food and drinks in the bar were great! Wonderful bartender too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The electric jug leaks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in central CBD, very good customer service and room clean/tidy/comfortable bed. Would recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Food good. Room in good condition and clean. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024