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Totara Lodge

3.0 star property
Upper Hutt motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)
In Trentham, unwind at Totara Lodge with a good book from the library or enjoy the scenic views on the garden terrace. Savor breakfast, brunch, or dinner at Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff have made lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room

For families (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Room options

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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 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
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
7 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 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
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Zealand Defence College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Maidstone Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 35 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 41 min drive
  • Stokes Valley Pomare Station - 8 min drive
  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 9 min drive
  • Lower Hutt Wingate Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinns Post Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tote - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gerrys Charcoal Chicken & Cooked Seafoods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bun Factory - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Totara Lodge

Located near a train station, Totara Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Upper Hutt. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Craft – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 20 to 25 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 45 per stay

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does Totara Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Totara Lodge 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 Totara Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Totara Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Totara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Totara Lodge and nearby?

Totara Lodge has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Totara Lodge?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis.

What's the area around Totara Lodge like?

Totara Lodge is a short 2-minute walk from Trentham Racecourse and 14 minutes' walk from New Zealand Defence College.

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Totara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Train station
Location
Accomodation Type
Bed
Shower
Bathroom
Parking
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • The property offers easy and gated parking. (3 reviews)
  • Convenient dining options are readily available near the property. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, lovely friendly staff, very clean and tidy.
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here for work stop over, recommended to all
Brett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was spacious and decorated nicely. There was everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Carolyn, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect venue...quiet clean and reasonably priced
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Comfort

Surprisingly comfortable and very clean.
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great size room - comfy bed - aircon - security gates! Very nice place to stay and we’ll definitely be back!
Sandy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable convenient accommodation with excellent customer service
Jan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay, I stayed for one night for work, great service, clean and comfortable, I will be back again
Brett, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the fourth stay at the Totara Lodge and i will definitely be staying again soon
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great, large room, super clean.
Bronwyn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great next to a bar and dining. Good parking and clean
Nicola, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy check in and clean room.
Kyla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were super helpful
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay, couldn’t fault it…friendly, helpful staff, a great restaurant next door and an easy commute to IRANZ.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay would definitely stay there again.
Barb, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location for the races & Cars inc, both of these things is way we were in the area. The room was large, clean and private.
Sheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, tidy, comfortable, great amenities in the room
Jan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great beds, friendly staff
Kim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent clean tidy comfortable room, friendly professional service
Jan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean accommodation. Happy with our stay.
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal for us visiting family close to transport and good eating places.
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly staff, great beds, sky
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Way bigger and better than you’d expect for the price.
R, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The 1 bedroom unit had a great layout, was very clean, and secure with gated access.
Gayna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location friendly staff great service and very clean.
Liz, 2-night trip