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Totara Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel in Upper Hutt with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Guests can park their vehicles in the designated area adjacent to the building.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, surrounded by natural light and a decorative touch.
Relax on the patio with a view, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.
Welcome to our reception area, where friendly staff are available to assist with your stay. Enjoy complimentary coffee and browse local information.
Welcome to TOTARA LODGE, where guests can check in and relax in comfort.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Room options

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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
7 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Zealand Defence College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trentham Camp Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinns Post Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tote - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gerrys Charcoal Chicken & Cooked Seafoods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bun Factory - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Totara Lodge

Motel located in Trentham
Consider a stay at Totara Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Totara Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

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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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Totara Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Totara Lodge?

As of 12 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on 12 Aug 2025 start from AU$147.96, 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.

How much is parking at Totara Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Totara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Totara Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Totara Lodge located?

Located in Trentham, this motel is steps away from Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park. New Zealand Defence College and Pinehill Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Totara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 509 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location if in the Hutt and a tidy / clean site, inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Always my first choice when travelling to Upper Hutt, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay, lovely friendly staff, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed here for work stop over, recommended to all
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Easy and gated parking. Great staff. Quiet even though close to train and pub. Easy spot for a business stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Our room was spacious and decorated nicely. There was everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Perfect venue...quiet clean and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great size room - comfy bed - aircon - security gates! Very nice place to stay and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Clean, quiet, roomy and a very friendly young lady on reception duties.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Bloody marvelous!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

This was the fourth stay at the Totara Lodge and i will definitely be staying again soon
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great place to stay would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Easy check in and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great, large room, super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Great next to a bar and dining. Good parking and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

The staff were super helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

A great place to stay, couldn’t fault it…friendly, helpful staff, a great restaurant next door and an easy commute to IRANZ.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Great service, clean, recommended to others
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Ideal for us visiting family close to transport and good eating places.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10

This was a great place to stay, friendly staff, who accommodated our very late arrival. Our room was wonderful! Comfy bed and great shower. They provided a great assortment of toiletries and plenty of towels. We had a great selection of teas, coffee and sugar options. We were very happy with our entire stay 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very clean, great beds, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Lovely clean accommodation. Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Clean, tidy, comfortable, great amenities in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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