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Our top choices for Waiwhetu hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt
4.0 star property
Hutt Central, 2.2 km from Waiwhetu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (14 reviews)
"Well situated for us and very close to the coast."
United Kingdom
Andrew N
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Guest' sign, large windows, and a contemporary design.

2. Quest Petone

Quest Petone
4.0 star property
Petone, 3.6 km from Waiwhetu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (685 reviews)
"Highly recommend"
Australia
Braedee Jackson
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Quest Petone
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

3. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
4.5 star property
Hutt Central, 2.4 km from Waiwhetu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (200 reviews)
"Clean, dining option was great"
Australia
Nick
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

4. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
4.0 star property
Petone, 3.2 km from Waiwhetu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (640 reviews)
"Good location ,great parking and friendly staff,will stay again"
Australia
Eric
The price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

5. Camellia Court Motel

Camellia Court Motel
4.0 star property
2.9 km from Waiwhetu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (209 reviews)
"Family friendly and clean. Close enough to main stripe of Lower Hutt with park across the road."
Australia
Nicole
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Camellia Court Motel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

6. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott Lodge
4.0 star property
Boulcott, 2.6 km from Waiwhetu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (361 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Steve
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Boulcott Lodge
A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.

7. Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge
4.5 star property
Petone, 3 km from Waiwhetu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (411 reviews)
"Ava Lodge reliably delivers excellent value clean modern comfortable rooms with friendly staff and a great location close to restaurants and easy parking 😊"
Australia
Brigitte
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Ava Lodge
A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

8. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone, 3.8 km from Waiwhetu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (392 reviews)
"Great stay."
Australia
Kathryn
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Foreshore Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

9. ASURE Green Gables Motel

ASURE Green Gables Motel
2.0 star property
Boulcott, 2.6 km from Waiwhetu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (203 reviews)
"Very good motel, clean and tidy, close to shops and restaurants"
New Zealand
David
The price is AU$145
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
ASURE Green Gables Motel
A building with a covered entrance, a parking area with several cars, and a garden with pink and white flowers.

10. Motel 22

Motel 22
2.0 star property
2.8 km from Waiwhetu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Great motel and location."
Australia
Rosemary
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Motel 22
A building entrance with a staircase leading to a second floor, a garage with a red car, and a sign indicating a car rental service.

11. Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Waiwhetu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (325 reviews)
"The worst motel I’ve stayed in for ages. Untidy property; unhelpful manager; staff behaving badly (called police when my autistic son was unwell instead of just checking in on us); mould on shower curtain; radiator heating not working. And the ONLY place to take a $100 bond from me on my entire 8 night trip. Super slow process to get my cash back Highly NOT recommended Stay away! It’s cheap for a reason. Yuk."
Australia
Mark
The price is AU$87
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Champers Motor Inn
A reception area with a sign for 'TOP 10 Holiday Parks Classic Wellington' and a building entrance.

12. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Gracefield, 1.5 km from Waiwhetu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (317 reviews)
"Room was spotless as were the amenities and the staff very helpful :)"
Australia
Trish
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant hills.

13. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone, 4.3 km from Waiwhetu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (296 reviews)
"Good location, good value"
Australia
Grant
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
A two-story building with a bay window, a porch, and a sign that reads "The House."

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Petone, 3.7 km from Waiwhetu
6.6 out of 10, (538 reviews)
"Room was not clean, coffee stains and scraps of things on the table, towel was used and wet, soap on the bathroom was open, used and with the envelope ripped as well."
Australia
Luciano
The price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Settlers Motor Lodge
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

15. Avana Suites

Avana Suites
4.5 star property
Petone, 3.6 km from Waiwhetu
6.6 out of 10, (350 reviews)
"Very Clean ,well maintained,spacious rooms with all facilities & all amenities with sufficient parking for larger 4wd vehicles with roof boxes. Very friendly, supportive and cooperative staff, Best part i liked was the Bond system,instant cash refund on departure."
Australia
Sanjay
The price is AU$96
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Avana Suites
A row of white buildings with grey roofs, arranged in a street with a clear sky.

16. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Midway Pacifica Lodge
3.0 star property
Petone, 3.7 km from Waiwhetu
5.0 out of 10, (218 reviews)
"Room needed some maintenance such as broken handle of a window making it difficult to air room out in day and the door was super stiff and not on runners properly making difficult to open the door especially with a sleeping toddler in one arm. Said daily room service such as towels but there were a couple days we had no clean towels. They did provide dishwashing liquid and dish brush but no tea towel to dry dishes"
Australia
Kimberly
The price is AU$80
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Midway Pacifica Lodge
A two-story building with a driveway leading to a covered entrance.

17. Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Capital Lodge Motor Inn
4.0 star property
9.2 km from Waiwhetu
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (222 reviews)
"Tho I stayed overnight plenty parking car and truck not forgetting caravan parking at the back nice establishment all around.."
Australia
Gordon
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Capital Lodge Motor Inn
A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

18. Rydges Wellington Airport

Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 star property
14.6 km from Waiwhetu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing location, super easy for a transit night. Clean and modern hotel."
Australia
Sara
The price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Rydges Wellington Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

19. Best Western Wellington

Best Western Wellington
4.0 star property
9.4 km from Waiwhetu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (328 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room, very friendly staff "
United States
Tomoko
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Best Western Wellington
A stone wall with a view of a lush green landscape and hills in the background.

20. Silverstream Retreat

Silverstream Retreat
3.0 star property
Stokes Valley, 10.4 km from Waiwhetu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (282 reviews)
"Everything about my stay was excellent, my room was beautifully warm when I arrived which I loved. Great stay, highly recommend!"
Australia
Sarah
The price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Silverstream Retreat
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Our guide on where to stay in Waiwhetu

Find the best Waiwhetu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

A group of people swimming in a clear river surrounded by dense forest.
Photo by Adele Billaney
Open Photo by Adele Billaney

Wainuiomata

While visiting Wainuiomata, you might make a stop by sights like Wainuiomata Recreation Area and Remutaka Forest Park.

A pier extending into a body of water with waves crashing onto the shore.

Eastbourne

While Eastbourne isn't home to many top sights, Eastbourne Beach and Wainuiomata Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

A coastal cityscape with a view of the ocean, dense greenery, and a mix of modern and traditional architecture.

Hutt Central

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

Naenae

While there might not be top attractions in Naenae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.

Top Waiwhetu Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Waiwhetu

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent
"Gem in the CBD. Pull right off the highway into the car park with elevator access to the quay and Wellington cable car."
Amy 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Waiwhetu?
The best time to visit Waiwhetu is generally during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is warm and sunny, making it ideal for exploring the region.

During this period, you can expect average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C, with long daylight hours. This is superb for enjoying outdoor activities such as walking along the Hutt River Trail, visiting local parks, or taking day trips to the nearby beaches. It's also a great time to experience local events and markets.

For those who prefer slightly cooler weather and fewer crowds, the shoulder seasons of autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) are also excellent choices. Temperatures are milder, typically between 15°C and 20°C, and the scenery is often beautiful with autumnal colours or spring blossoms. This can be particularly appealing for couples looking for a relaxed trip with pleasant weather for sightseeing without the peak season bustle.

While winter (June to August) brings cooler temperatures and more rainfall, it can still be a good time to visit if you're interested in indoor attractions or don't mind crisp weather.
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