Totara Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Terrace/patio
Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single) | Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018
  • Trentham Racecourse
    2 min walk
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    17 min walk
  • Upper Hutt College Field
    19 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Totara Lodge

Upper Hutt motel in Trentham with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, this motel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Totara Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Trentham Racecourse. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
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.

Languages

English

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

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)

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

Totara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 473 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 473 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay. Rooms are big plenty of space had a 2 bed apartment. Clean tidy and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, great beds, sky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aniska

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will most definitely book again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, great beds, sky TV
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean accommodation. Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Tasman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely enjoyed my stay!!! Thank you for having us there
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family
Great location friendly staff great service and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SERGUEI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is in the convinient place of Upper Hutt close to NewWold shoping centre and to the entrance to Highway 2 to drive to Wellington or to Low Hutt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, warm room Secure carpark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilly

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and big room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
well appointed motel , not impressed with other guest who commandeered all car parks 3 motor bikes large trailer and suv
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyrum

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the well-kept facilities! Definitely worth a lot more than we paid. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

m

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you in the area fantastic place to stay . Just the 1 night and was very happy . Great food and drinks in attached tavern . Spacey clean well serviced rooms .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, clean and tdy. Great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than I expected!
Nice big room with a private little courtyard out back. Well appointed room kitchenette and bathroom. Really good to have a proper walk-in shower that worked well too! Many hotels have the shower over bath which I find a bit annoying. Overall was great and recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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