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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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Courtyard
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Bar (on property)

Overview of Totara Lodge

9.2

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Upper Hutt by travelers.
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Upper Hutt.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018
  • Popular LocationTrentham Racecourse2 min walk
  • Popular LocationLower Hutt Taita Station13 min drive
  • Popular LocationQueensgate Shopping Centre13 min drive
  • Popular LocationPetone Foreshore21 min drive
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Room options

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
7 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Upper Hutt

Totara Lodge is located in Trentham, a neighborhood 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.

What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse - 2 min walk
  • Lambton Quay - 22 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
  • Kfc - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Kuku - 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 onsite restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, features brunch. 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 billiards/pool table, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Totara Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 15–20 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 elevators

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 Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on Apr 5, 2024 start from $85.71, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 mi (15 km).

Totara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 436 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 436 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

Hyrum

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before clean, tidy, staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Kapiti Coast

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well presented
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for us visiting family close to transport and good eating places.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024