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WQ Wellington Quarter

4.0 star property

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An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and a view of buildings in the background.
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A modern cafe with a woman using a laptop at a wooden table.
A modern bar area with a high ceiling, exposed brick walls, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, and a view of a hilly landscape.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $83
$72 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

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24 Hawkestone St, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011
  • Place, Lambton Quay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellington Central Business District
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Beehive
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

Classic King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a hillside.

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Classic Room, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Superior Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two armchairs, a small table, a desk with a chair, and a wardrobe.

Superior Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a mountain.

Superior Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Wellington

With a stay at WQ Wellington Quarter, you'll be centrally located in Wellington, within a 10-minute walk of Beehive and Old St Paul's. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Wellington Cable Car and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Botanic Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Lambton Quay - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Archives New Zealand - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wellington Central Business District - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New Zealand Parliament Buildings - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beehive - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mojo Featherston - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Summit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Thistle Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Bailey - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Trax Cafe & Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

WQ Wellington Quarter

WQ Wellington Quarter offers 108 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Wellington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 108 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Enjoy local cuisine at Frankie's Bar & Eatery, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Wellington? This hotel has 3220 square feet (299 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Frankie's Bar & Eatery - 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. Open daily.
Frankie's Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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 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
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

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 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)

Property class

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

WQ Wellington Quarter Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, modern room, friendly helpful staff, good dining room with a varied menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We enjoyed our stay. We would definitely come back again. The buffet breakfast was great. Very close to the Supermarket, the gym and Hnry Stadium.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, spacious and tidy room and conveniently located close to the stadium. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious comfortable room, very helpful staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a tidy, clean and compact, bathrooms could do with a upgrade, overall will stay again The food menu selection was good. Breakfast excellent, good selection and hot. Parking is tight and limited
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and central location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very welcoming and courteous and the hotel's environment was tasteful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parki g us expensuve alwasy has bern should be free.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

8/10 Good

Ville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, small room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew R

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

SALMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent stay. Highly Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely decorated and comfy bed, but no heat pump in the room - just a heater and a fan - and the windows only open a bit, so it must get very hot in the summer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was spotless and bed really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nghiep Thanh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026