Lower Hutt Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
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Where to stay in Lower Hutt

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Petone

4/5(247 area reviews)

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

Petone
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Wainuiomata

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wainuiomata and surrounding area, you can visit Eastbourne Beach and Petone Foreshore.

Wainuiomata
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Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and The Weta Cave are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eastbourne
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Naenae

While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Petone Foreshore and Belmont Regional Park.

Naenae
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Hutt Central

If you're spending some time in Hutt Central, Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Hutt Central
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Stokes Valley

Stokes Valley might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Belmont Regional Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Stokes Valley
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$95 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$95
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (242 reviews)
"The place is clean and very good value for your money. The location is also excellent since it is very close to the mall. Reception is unattended most of the time but it wasn't a major issue for us. Checkin and checkout is a breeze. The staff/cleaner was very helpful as well."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Champers Motor Inn
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is AU$137 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$137
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (608 reviews)
"I always stay here when in the Petone/Lower Hutt area. It is convenient for transport and shopping with many dining options available."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Quest Petone
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$161 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
AU$161
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (572 reviews)
"Really nice room,bed and facilities,would recommend"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4.5 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"Was a great place to stay in Hutt central. A nice surprise. Everything was just outside the hotel. Room was spacious and very well set out. Also the onsite resteraunt had great food options in room or dine in recommended to all"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge

4.5 out of 5
42-44 Cuba St, Petone, Lower Hutt
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
"Very clean room and front of house. great facilities, good pressure shower, simple kitchenette, plus a coffee machine. TV even had sky channels. The lodge has internet access. Air conditioning unit in room also. keeps it cool,(or hot) Easy commute to the food and restaurants and shopping complex, ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Ava Lodge
WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD

Lower Hutt City
Stay at this vacation home in Lower Hutt. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Belmont Regional Park and Wellington ...
9/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Magical Mansion
"We were completely blown away by the Woodroyd Estate! The winding road to the house transported us to another world. The house is spacious and wonderful to explore. Likewise, the grounds were very entertaining to saunter around. It will definitely be the most memorable home we stayed at during our ..."

Reviewed on 25 July 2025

WOODROYD ESTATE Holiday sanctuary 15 mins from CBD
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lower Hutt

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
55
5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
110
4 - Good 53%
3 - Okay
38
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

peter

great little place,will be back to stay,but not at that motel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great town. I lived there for over 60 years!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Shops and dining in close proximity, nice neighbourhoods

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Petone is way more interesting than Petone

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Feels like home.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We stayed in PETONE, some great little cafes on Jackson Street, the main shopping street. Walk along the beachfront and Wharf. Catch a train into town.

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