Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it’s free
Feedback

Totara Lodge

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Totara Lodge

Exterior
Reception
Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
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 $102
$117 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Double Room

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

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

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

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Similar properties

Ballroom

Wallaceville Motor Lodge

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 457 reviews
The price is $113
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Wallaceville Motor Lodge
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

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) - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trentham Camp Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gillies Group Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.6 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 Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brewtown - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jean’s - ‬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.

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
DONE

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
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
DONE

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Totara Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Parking was easy, gated, and conveniently located. (4 reviews)
  • Good eating places and dining options were conveniently located near the property. (4 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Train station
Location
Accomodation Type
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Parking
Booking

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Excellent value.

Super clean, excellent staff, great parking, warm and comfortable room, great linen and toiletries. Older motel room but well maintained and excellent value.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

A most wonderful stay. Beautiful room with everything you need - tea and coffee options, lovely thick towels, complimentary shampoo/conditioner/body wash/body creme and best of all, a welcome bar of chocolate on my bed. Had a great meal at the bistro next door. Would 110% stay here again.
Ruth, 1-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

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

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

Stayed here before clean, tidy, staff nice
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, quiet, roomy and a very friendly young lady on reception duties.
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely enjoyed my stay!!! Thank you for having us there
Tasman, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bloody marvelous!
Hayden, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Comfort

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very handy for train station, decent restaurant attatched
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

This was a great place to stay, friendly staff, who accommodated our very late arrival. Our room was wonderful! Comfy bed and great shower. They provided a great assortment of toiletries and plenty of towels. We had a great selection of teas, coffee and sugar options. We were very happy with our entire stay 😁
Gerrard, 3-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 stay

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

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, clean, warm room Secure carpark
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Good eating places on the doorstep. Very convenient for train travel
ANTHONY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, clean rooms and one of the best motels we have stayed in to accommodate our family. Great price and area. Staff are amazing
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very impressed with the cleanliness of this properly. The staff were friendly and the location great.
Francisca, 6-night trip