The opportunity

Colliers New Zealand Limited has been exclusively appointed to offer for sale the Atura Hotel Wellington.

Located in the Wellington CBD suburb of Thorndon, this popular 108-room, 3.5-star Qualmark-rated hotel offers convenient access to the city's key attractions, including the Government and Commercial Precincts, Sky Stadium, Wellington’s Retail Golden Mile, and Tākina Wellington Convention Centre. Currently managed by EVT Hotels & Resorts, the Hotel is being offered with the option of vacant possession which presents repositioning and value enhancement options for owner-operators and hotel investors.

Features:
- Strategic location
- Grade A seismic rating
- Newly renovated rooms product
- Availability of vacant possession

The Atura Hotel Wellington is for sale via Expressions of Interest, closing Wednesday 18 June 2025 at 5:00pm (NZST) . For more detailed information regarding the property or to organise an inspection, please contact Derrek Anderson or Richard Findlay.

Highlights

Strategic Location

The hotel enjoys a prime location in the Wellington CBD suburb of Thorndon. Its proximity to the New Zealand Government precinct makes it a popular choice for corporate travellers. Nearby, you'll find major public and private organisations like the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, NZ Ministry of Health, NZ Defence Force, NZ Transport Agency, Ministry for Primary Industries, and Ministry of Justice, among others.

Grade A seismic rating

The hotel underwent extensive seismic strengthening in 2018, with approximately $6.5 million invested in the works. As a result, the property achieved a Grade A seismic rating. This rating has been reaffirmed in an updated Detailed Seismic Assessment report dated May 2025.

Newly renovated rooms product

The hotel has recently undergone renovation works to refresh the rooms product which has added significant value and appeal to the property. The renovation included new paint and carpeting in all rooms, as well as adding new TVs, premium beds and Dyson Hot+Cool fans. Additionally, the hotel’s public areas and food & beverage offerings were significantly upgraded in 2020/2021.

Availability of vacant possession

There is the ability to terminate the existing management agreement on sale, an attractive proposition for investors, owner-operators or developers looking to reposition the hotel. Alternatively, the hotel can continue to be professionally managed by EVT Hotels & Resorts under the Atura brand. EVT Hotels & Resorts offer over 80 hotels across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.