Totara Lodge

Upper Hutt motel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

In Trentham, unwind at Totara Lodge with a good book from the library or enjoy the scenic views on the garden terrace. Savor breakfast, brunch, or dinner at Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Helpful staff have made lasting impressions on previous guests.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Room service
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room

For families (6)

Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Microwave
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace

$103 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Tomorrow

Dec 1 - Dec 2

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

237 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Toaster

323 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

TV

7 bedrooms

Hair dryer

484 sq ft
7 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Kitchenette

Refrigerator

TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

323 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

Trentham Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Tawai Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
New Zealand Defence College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Upper Hutt College Field - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 35 min drive
Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 41 min drive
Stokes Valley Pomare Station - 8 min drive
Stokes Valley Manor Park Station - 9 min drive
Lower Hutt Wingate Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Quinns Post Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪The Coffee Box - ‬7 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Brewtown - ‬5 min drive
‪Jean’s - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Totara Lodge

Located near a train station, Totara Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Upper Hutt. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 26 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The property charges 2 percent 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free secured onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–8:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

Children's menu

What to do

Pool table
Golfing nearby

Working away

Meeting room

Services

Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

Television
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster

More

Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 20 to 25 per person
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Children & extra beds

Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 45 per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does Totara Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Totara Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.