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Totara Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable Upper Hutt motel in Trentham with free parking
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Totara Lodge

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Exterior
Courtyard
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)
Bar (on property)

Overview of Totara Lodge

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Highlight
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Upper Hutt by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is NZ$165
Price available on 28/4/2024

Explore the area

Map
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018
  • Popular LocationTrentham Racecourse2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMaidstone Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTe Papa24 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)40 min drive
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Room options

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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
7 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Upper Hutt

Totara Lodge is located in Trentham, a neighbourhood in Upper Hutt, and is near a train station. Wellington City Walkways and Grand Etang Shoreline Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Matiu - Somes Island and East Harbour Regional Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse - 2 min walk
  • Maidstone Park - 5 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive
  • Te Papa - 24 min drive
  • Cuba Street Mall - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 6 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fig Tree Cafe & Delicatessen - 13 min walk
  • Quinns Post Tavern - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Kuku - 5 min drive
  • Wild Kiwi - 5 min drive

About this property

Totara Lodge

Motel located in Trentham
Consider a stay at Totara Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library. The on-site restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and newspapers in the reception
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Totara Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, cots/infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15–20 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
  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 15 to 20 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Totara Lodge
Totara Lodge Upper Hutt
Totara Upper Hutt
Totara Lodge Motel
Totara Lodge Upper Hutt
Totara Lodge Motel Upper Hutt

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 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on 28 Apr 2024 start from NZ$165.00, 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Trentham Racecourse and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Maidstone Park. Belmont Regional Park and Wellington City Walkways are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Totara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 438 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 438 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well appointed motel , not impressed with other guest who commandeered all car parks 3 motor bikes large trailer and suv
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the well-kept facilities! Definitely worth a lot more than we paid. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, clean and tdy. Great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for train station, decent restaurant attatched
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice. Gave a bottle of milk as welcome gift.room has enough space for two people with queen bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found room to be clean with great facilities. Very quite also
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would benefit by having room nominated parking spots. Shower is too low for average height people. Otherwise a pleasant place to stay. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024