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Totara Lodge

3.0 star property
Trentham motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $96
includes taxes & fees
$84 per night
Dec 27 - Dec 28

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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
7 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Upper Hutt College Field - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Maidstone Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 35 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 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 check out Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent 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
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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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (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)

Traveling 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

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

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • 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 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/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 elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 to 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 check-in 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 onsite 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 17 minutes' walk from New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Way bigger and better than you’d expect for the price.
R, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

highly recommended accommodation
Excellent stay. Very clean and well appointed unit. Plenty of room . Good location. Very quite. Have stayed here several times before and rooms have been consistently very good.
malcolm, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aroha, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great stay. Rooms are big plenty of space had a 2 bed apartment. Clean tidy and comfortable
Hamish, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly staff, great beds, sky
Kim, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Will most definitely book again
Aniska, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, friendly staff, great beds, sky TV
Kim, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean accommodation. Happy with our stay.
Ben, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, great beds, friendly staff
Kim, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely enjoyed my stay!!! Thank you for having us there
Tasman, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location friendly staff great service and very clean.
Liz, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It is in the convinient place of Upper Hutt close to NewWold shoping centre and to the entrance to Highway 2 to drive to Wellington or to Low Hutt.
SERGUEI, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean, warm room Secure carpark
Jan, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good value
Kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed and big room
Gilly, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing
Bill, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

well appointed motel , not impressed with other guest who commandeered all car parks 3 motor bikes large trailer and suv
eddie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the well-kept facilities! Definitely worth a lot more than we paid. Will be back!
Hyrum, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you in the area fantastic place to stay . Just the 1 night and was very happy . Great food and drinks in attached tavern . Spacey clean well serviced rooms .
m, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, clean and tdy. Great parking.
Kellie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Suzy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

More than I expected!
Nice big room with a private little courtyard out back. Well appointed room kitchenette and bathroom. Really good to have a proper walk-in shower that worked well too! Many hotels have the shower over bath which I find a bit annoying. Overall was great and recommend!
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

angela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very handy for train station, decent restaurant attatched
Michael, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review