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Totara Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Trentham

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Exterior
Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)
Reception
Courtyard
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018
  • Place, Trentham Racecourse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Zealand Defence College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Upper Hutt

Trentham stay.With a stay at this Trentham motel, you'll be steps from Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park. New Zealand Defence College and Pinehill Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tawai Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 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
  • Upper Hutt College Field - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Pomare Station - 8 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gerry's Charcoal Chicken - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Blume - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jean's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Totara Lodge

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

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Upper Hutt motel.

  • 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
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Totara Lodge offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

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 20 to 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per stay
  • 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.

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
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.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

How close is Totara Lodge to the airport?

Totara Lodge is 25.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Totara Lodge?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on Jun 18, 2026 start from CA $121, 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.

Does Totara Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Totara Lodge.

How close is Totara Lodge to the beach?

This motel is 11.4 mi (21-min drive) from Petone Foreshore and 14.2 mi (23-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Totara Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Totara Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 20 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Totara Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Totara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Totara Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Totara Lodge have a pool?

Totara Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Totara Lodge have a restaurant?

Totara Lodge is home to Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, which features brunch.

Does Totara Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Totara Lodge to downtown Upper Hutt?

Totara Lodge is 1.9 mi away from Upper Hutt.

Totara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 551 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room in a very well looked after decor. You can tell the team and owners really take pride and care in what they do
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation, comfortable, clean and friendly. Well presented with excellent amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff were friendly and room was adequately equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent staff at reception for check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great size room with comfortable beds. Toiletries were excellent and equipped for limited self catering was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room right next door to a restaurant could not fault it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to spend the night. We arrived early and they had a room cleaned and allowed us to check in. Friendly, helpful staff. There is a bar next door which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely friendly staff, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service good room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for work stop over, recommended to all
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room service cooked breakfast was top notch 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Always very comfortable, clean and tidy with great friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault our stay. Had everything we needed, close to where we were going and drinks, dining etc all on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if in the Hutt and a tidy / clean site, inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mystique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay for 2 nights would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, I stayed for one night for work, great service, clean and comfortable, I will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Tasnova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was wonderful staying there :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed with the space and layout of room. Very clean and had a homely feeling. Very quiet and definitely will stay here again.
Room layout
Beautiful welcome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (near NZCIS). Secure, quiet and clean. Plenty of room and great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025