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Ava Lodge

4.5 star property
Luxury aparthotel in Lower Hutt with free parking

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Deluxe Studio (Queen Studio) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Reception
Studio (Super-King Studio) | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Point of interest
Studio (King Studio) | Living area | 36-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment) | Living area | 36-inch TV with cable channels

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio (Queen Studio) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio (Queen Studio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio (Queen Studio) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Studio (Queen Studio)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2023
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio (King Studio) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio (King Studio)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Spa Studio) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio (Spa Studio)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Super-King Studio) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio (Super-King Studio)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
42-44 Cuba St, Petone, Lower Hutt, 5012

What's nearby

  • Petone Foreshore - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Sky Stadium - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Te Papa - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • The Weta Cave - 20 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Ava Station - 14 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soprano Italian Caffe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Horse Takeaway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Light House Cinema - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Petone Working Men's Club - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ava Lodge

Luxury aparthotel in Lower Hutt with free parking
A meeting room, laundry facilities, and a garden are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and a banquet hall. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, a TV with cable channels, and a kitchenette with a stovetop and a microwave. An electric kettle, free tea bags/instant coffee, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
Ava Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2023.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Crib: NZD 30 per night

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 20 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Recycling
  • Renovated - August 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ava Lodge Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge
Ava Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge Aparthotel
Ava Lodge Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge Aparthotel Lower Hutt

Frequently asked questions

Is Ava Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ava Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ava 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 Ava Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ava Lodge located?

Located in Petone, this luxury aparthotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Queensgate Shopping Centre and within 9 mi (15 km) of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Sky Stadium. Wellington Cable Car and Te Papa are also within 9 mi (15 km). Lower Hutt Ava Station is 14 minutes by foot and Lower Hutt Petone Station is 19 minutes.

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Ava Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 387 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANJA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great modern rooms have everything. Free laundry and the manger was super nice. Also, easy communication before arrival as we were not sure what time we would get there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyable stay Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very welcoming. This is the thirdctime i have stayed at ava. The provide everything that i need. I hope the new owners continue thr good service. This is always my go to when i go to lower hutt and need some accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, short drive to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed here before and always get a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clesn, great location, would absolutely recommend to friend or family member.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice hotel.

Nice hotel. Spacious room, clean, kitchen well equipped. Large shower and comfortable bed. Walked to restaurant and convenient store.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay close to Jackson Street. Well thought out rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Amenities
Great accommodation for long stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location, rooms serviced daily
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love the cat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
close to main street, restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ava Lodge was a fantastic place to stay. It was clean, cosy, comfortable and well worth the price. It was close to the beach and shops and there was good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Geoffrey Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good parking and facility
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, helpful staff, easy parking

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing place and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Recommended stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Awesome stay

Really enjoyed our stay at Ava Lodge. Clean comfortable room. Will definitely like to stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stay at Ava all the time for my job... No issues a very good hotel...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely clean and modern room, Manager was excellent to deal with, very quiet even though we were near the main rd
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t go back only because it was quite unfriendly. But the place itself was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Makao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful room and outlook, superb facilities and lovely staff and atmosphere. We’re coming back and we’re so excited about Petone too it’s gorgeous and fabulous shopping and high quality cafes!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our room was beautifully presented, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very special location and very well maitained. Happy management!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022