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Bristol Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with beautiful gardens nearby at this motel, where they can stay connected with WiFi or enjoy a friendly game of pool

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Bristol Motel (Upper Hutt)
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Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio - Bristol Motel (Upper Hutt)
Bristol Motel in Trentham offers a tranquil escape with lush gardens. Guests love the balance of serenity and amenities. Rooms have WiFi, and a pool table provides entertainment after exploring. The peaceful setting is highly praised by visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio Unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (Studio Unit)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Garden view

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Unit) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Family Unit)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Garden view

About the neighborhood

Trentham, a neighborhood in Upper Hutt, is home to Bristol Motel. Heretaunga Players and Gillies Group Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Clouston Park Shops and River Valley Shopping Centre. Silver Stream Railway and The Cricket Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Upper Hutt travel guide
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Map
8 Bristol Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

  • Tawai Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Trentham Racecourse
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Whakatiki Buffer Reserve
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • New Zealand Defence College
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Manor Park Station
    6 min drive
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee Box
    13 min walk
  • Jean's
    16 min walk
  • Cake & Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • The Bun Factory
    20 min walk
  • Noodle Canteen
    4 min drive

About this property

Bristol Motel

Motel located in Trentham
Bristol Motel provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Bristol Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Bristol Motel Upper Hutt
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Bristol Upper Hutt
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bristol Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bristol Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bristol Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Bristol Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Bristol Motel located?

Located in Trentham, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Upper Hutt College Field, Tawai Park, and Trentham Racecourse. Golder's Cottage and Heretaunga Players are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Bristol Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless👌Quedos to the cleaner's. Comfortable beds😊 Awesome big shower this time ❤️👌 Hospitable as always 😍❤️ If I need to relax I'll always go to Bristol Motel 💕💕
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt at home upon arrival. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and the unit was very warm and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night here before travelling home i was impressed with service, cleanliness and charm of the property, the staff were amazing even turned the heater on for me before I arrived as it was cold I will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to find, good off street parking, good service. A very clean unit, mattress firm, excellent heating & best soap dispensers, unit met all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No fuss booking, welcoming reception and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mobin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worn out old motel. Peel paint in the bathroom. Rubbish under beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door between the 2 rooms wasn't properly on the rail
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have liked a shower caddy. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet, comfortable bed, friendly relaxed owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Clean, helpful, comfortable and close to venue we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liz and I both enjoyed our stay. Friendly owners and staff second to none , would definintely recommend and use your motel again. cheers Paul and Liz Johanen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

L, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and Tidy

No issues with this place , clean and tidy , staff were helpful . Bed was ok , bit on the soft side .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy and not private

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet and comfy.

In town for my partners graduation. Central for all venues. Very friendly staff. Nice quiet area, short drive to town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Stan, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good clean and tidy motel.

Convenient place to stop on return trip to Auckland after weeks holiday playing golf.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

John , Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very handy to all amenities Close to Trenthem Race Course

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gut-sehr gut

Super, vor jedem room ein tisch und 2 stühle. Guter service. Für uns super, da wir nicht in der stadt wohnen wollten.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, tidy, owners pleasant and accommodating. Exactly what is needed for an overnight stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

I found the staff lovely and informative, the room serviced every day, I was comfortable and had everything I required and as expected.

8/10 Good

Kiwi Traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable motel

We stayed one night at the Bristol motel. We were very happy there, it was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.

8/10 Good

chelsea , R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay on our travels

Great place to stay on our travels, cars parked outside.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just your nice average motel. Good experience for the price

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Blenheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very relaxing weekend Wasn't planning on going out sightseeing Had come over to visit my son