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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) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Reception
Courtyard
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
  • 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 (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is ￥13,470
￥15,491 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Room options

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Toaster
  • 22 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • 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 - 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
  • Pinehill Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 30.0 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

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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 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 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
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 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 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 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)
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Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

Surprisingly comfortable and very clean.
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Comfortable convenient accommodation with excellent customer service
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Great service, clean, recommended to others
1-night trip

8/10

Easy check in and clean room.
2-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

The staff were super helpful
4-night trip

6/10

Very nice staff but we had a disabled shower and the entire bathroom flooded. Walls aren’t sound proof at all.
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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