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4.6 out of 5

"Found room to be clean with great facilities. Very quite also " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 25 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

At Totara Lodge you'll be steps from Trentham Racecourse and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Maidstone Park. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

TVs with cable channels are featured in all 26 rooms, and you can enjoy free WiFi, coffee/tea makers, and hair dryers. In-room dining is easy with amenities like refrigerators and room service. Phones, irons/ironing boards, and free toiletries are also available.

The restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-star Trentham motel include Belmont Regional Park and Wellington City Walkways.

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
AU$132* Per night/room 3 Apr. - 4 Apr.

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Totara Lodge ratings based on 161 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Totara Lodge

Everyone (86) Couples (33) Business (1) Family (42)
5 out of 5
Found room to be clean with great facilities. Very quite also

Posted by on 25 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Jan. 2024 by Bex

Hi John,Thank you for the great review, we hope to see you back in the future!

4 out of 5
It would benefit by having room nominated parking spots. Shower is too low for average height people. Otherwise a pleasant place to stay. Cheers

Posted by on 9 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Jan. 2024 by Bex

Thank you for the suggestions Mike, we value all our feedback and are always looking at ways to improve. We hope to see you again!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 31 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Jan. 2024 by Bex

Thank you for the review Erica :)

5 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Dec. 2023

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5 out of 5
Awesome welcoming gift, lovely people

Posted by on 2 Dec. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
I was in Wellington for the WOW Wearable Arts Show, and I was most impressed with my stay, was clean, quiet, safe and very comfortable, friendly staff and would recommend to stay here again, Great value for your money.

Posted by on 18 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5
Totara Lodge was perfect, couldn't fault it at all. The staff were great also.

Posted by on 25 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
Attention to detail, nice decor

Posted by on 22 Sep. 2023

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5 out of 5
Awesome stay for 2 nights would stay again

Posted by on 20 Aug. 2023

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Totara Lodge. Free self parking is available. This 3-star Upper Hutt motel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Stokes Valley Manor Park Station (5.9 km / 3.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Totara Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.

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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No lifts
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Totara Lodge
  • Totara Lodge Upper Hutt
  • Totara Upper Hutt
  • Totara Lodge Motel
  • Totara Lodge Upper Hutt
  • Totara Lodge Motel Upper Hutt
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.