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Totara Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
A modern outdoor patio with a wooden table and benches, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a building with large windows.
Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)
A reception area with a coffee machine, a bulletin board with various notices, potted plants, and a desk with a computer.
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with a white duvet, black pillows, and a grey throw blanket. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small nightstand with a phone. The room has a simple, clean design with a dark carpet and white walls.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a small wooden nightstand with a phone and a cup.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Upper Hutt

At Totara Lodge you'll be within steps of Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Trentham motel include New Zealand Defence College and New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS).
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What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Zealand Defence College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Upper Hutt College Field - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Moonshine Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 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
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Totara Lodge

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 features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Restaurants on site

  • Craft
  • Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night.

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 per cent

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 all accommodation.

Property class

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

What is the cancellation policy at Totara Lodge?

Totara Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Totara Lodge?

As of 27 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on 4 Aug 2026 start from NZ$171, including 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.

Is parking available at Totara Lodge?

Yep, Totara Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Totara Lodge?

The closest beach to Totara Lodge is Plimmerton Beach (15.5 km).

Is Totara Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Totara Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Totara Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Totara Lodge?

No, Totara Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Totara Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Totara Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Totara Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Totara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 554 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 554 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 554 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 554 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 554 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
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10/10 Excellent

Jaymie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this location multiple times, with each and every occasion being absolutely wonderful! The staff are so lovely and the rooms are always in impeccable condition with a wide variety of ammenities that I still keep being pleasantly surprised by. I always reccommend Totara Lodge when friends and family mention wanting to find lodging near Wellington and have yet to hear any bad reviews from them either!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking that was easy and secure. Restaurant next to the hotel was good. The train station is across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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

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

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

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

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

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
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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
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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

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

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

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

Angela

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

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

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

Tasnova

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

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

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

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great beds, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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