In the heart of Wellington, Atura Wellington offers a unique blend of eco-friendly comfort and modern style. Start your day with breakfast at Frankie's Bar & Eatery or grab a drink at the bar; afterwards, get moving in the gym or tackle work tasks in the business center.
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 (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 15 min drive
Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 42 min drive
Wellington Ngauranga Station - 6 min drive
Wellington Station - 9 min walk
Wellington Kaiwharawhara Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Trax Bar & Cafe - 9 min walk
Thistle Inn Tavern - 7 min walk
Backbencher Pub & Cafe - 5 min walk
The Old Bailey - 9 min walk
About this property
Atura Wellington
When you stay at Atura Wellington, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Te Papa and Interislander Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Frankie's Bar & Eatery, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Hindi, Russian
At a glance
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Hotel size
108 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Access to nearby health club
Golf lessons nearby
Kayaking nearby
Working away
Business centre
5 meeting rooms
Co-working spaces
Conference centre (3220 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1988
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness centre
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 90
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Frankie's Bar & Eatery – This restaurant specialises 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.
Frankie's Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
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.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: NZD 50 per night
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 30 for adults and NZD 15 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.00 per cent
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day
Parking
Covered self-parking costs NZD 28 per day
RV/bus/lorry parking is available for an extra charge
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
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
Does Atura Wellington offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Atura Wellington does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Atura Wellington?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Atura Wellington?
Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 28 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Atura Wellington?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Atura Wellington and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as kayaking and sailing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a fitness centre and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Atura Wellington?
Yes, Frankie's Bar & Eatery offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Atura Wellington like?
Atura Wellington is in Thorndon, a short 9-minute walk from Wellington Station and 7 minutes' walk from Lambton Quay.
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Atura Wellington Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The restaurant staff were accommodating and the food was more than acceptable. (3 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent, with many reviewers praising its quality and variety. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Enjoyed the stay. Was a conference and the venue worked well.
Friendly, helpful staff.
Ailsa
3-night trip
10/10
Good place and price!
tristan
2-night trip
10/10
Great location!
Linda
2-night trip
10/10
Comfortable and quiet
Heather
3-night trip
10/10
Nice property, bit far from CBD but still loved it. Wasn't expecting a partial sea view so that was nice. Really comfortable bed and restaurant food was delicious.
SARAH
2-night trip
8/10
Good location close to my work. Service good and room size decent. Food is as usual pricey for the quality
Maria
2-night trip
10/10
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.
Vernon
1-night trip
10/10
Very tidy and well located hotel close to city and good cafes. In-house buffet and cafe excellent.
Howard
1-night trip
10/10
Good easy city stay
Tessa
1-night trip
10/10
I loved the service, and good food at the buffet. Overall excellent experience!
Atticus
2-night trip
8/10
Staff very nice. Food was excellent
Hazel
2-night trip
10/10
Staff were welcoming and accommodating
Shelley
2-night trip
8/10
We checked in late, arrived to our room and there was somebody else’s suitcase and backpack there. Receptionist quickly moved us to a different room of the same class. Not a big deal, but really last thing I want to be doing late at night.
A
1-night trip
10/10
Great quality, clean and safe rooms. Laundry and dining facilities were also good.
Mathew
2-night trip
10/10
The front desk staff was helpful and attentive.
La Vonda
1-night trip
8/10
The bed was SUPER comfy!! I will definitely be going back
Courtney
1-night trip
10/10
We enjoyed the on site restaurant "Frankies". The room was comfortable but on the small side. One night stay it was okay.
Lois
1-night trip
8/10
It was a nice property. I found the hallways a little dated in dark, but other than that, my room was perfectly great.
Denise
1-night trip
8/10
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.
P J
1-night trip
10/10
Was convenient for me as the ferry arrived at 1230am. Great price and close to motorway.
Peter
1-night trip
10/10
I had a great sleep.
Sarah
1-night trip
8/10
Clean and functional, good value for money for a quick stopover after a late night ferry arrival. The staff were cheerful and efficient and the fily room met our needs.
Angus
1-night trip
10/10
Beds were amazingly comfortable rooms perfect size short walk to city
Erin
2-night trip
10/10
A good base for exploring wellington, only 5 minutes walk from the beehive. Rooms are tidy with everything you need and at a competitive price.
Michelle
1-night trip
10/10
Really good value for money, comfy bed, good facikities, and quiet. The location to get on and off motorway is easy and it’s easy to walk places too.