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Totara Lodge

Property class: 3

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At Totara Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a white duvet, black pillows, and a grey throw blanket. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small nightstand with a phone. The room has a simple, clean design with a dark carpet and white walls.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a small wooden nightstand with a phone and a cup.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Trentham, a neighbourhood in Upper Hutt, Totara Lodge is near a train station. Trentham Camp Golf Course and Brewtown Upper Hutt are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whakatiki Buffer Reserve and Gentian Reserve. Silver Stream Railway and The Cricket Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Upper Hutt travel guide
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Map
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tawai Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Zealand Defence College
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Upper Hutt College Field
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Pomare Station
    8 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cake & Kitchen
    5 min drive
  • The Coffee Box
    7 min walk
  • Café Blume
    4 min drive
  • Gerry's Charcoal Chicken
    4 min drive
  • Fig Tree Cafe
    13 min walk

About this property

Totara Lodge

  • Motel located in Trentham
  • Consider a stay at Totara Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a billiards/pool table
    • Barbecues, luggage storage and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Totara Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • TVs with premium channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Craft
  • Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Is Totara Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Totara Lodge?

As of 24 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on 27 Aug 2026 start from NZ$190, 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 Totara Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Totara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Totara Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Totara Lodge located?

Located in Trentham, this motel is steps away from Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park. New Zealand Defence College and Pinehill Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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