Totara Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star motel in Trentham

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Exterior
Courtyard
Front of property
Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)
Bar (on property)
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018
  • Popular LocationTrentham Racecourse2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMaidstone Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationInterislander Ferry Terminal22 min drive
  • AirportWellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)40 min drive

Room options

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Upper Hutt

Trentham stay.A stay at this Trentham motel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Trentham Racecourse and 3 miles (5 km) of Maidstone Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Belmont Regional Park and Wellington City Walkways.

What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse - 2 min walk
  • Maidstone Park - 5 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive
  • Staglands Wildlife Reserve - 23 min drive
  • Te Papa - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Pomare Station - 8 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fig Tree Cafe & Delicatessen - 13 min walk
  • Quinns Post Tavern - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Kuku - 5 min drive
  • Wild Kiwi - 5 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 library, a terrace, and barbecue grills 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
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

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

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15-20 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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

  • No pets 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

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.

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
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.

Property is also known as

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Totara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 440 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 440 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 440 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 440 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 440 reviews" "

9.6/10

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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found room to be clean with great facilities. Very quite also
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would benefit by having room nominated parking spots. Shower is too low for average height people. Otherwise a pleasant place to stay. Cheers
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and spacious
Nice clean motel with plenty of space and great lighting. Quiet as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Kapiti Coast

Travelled 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

Travelled 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