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Totara Lodge

Property class: 3

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A parking lot with two cars, a building with multiple doors, and a clear sky. - Totara Lodge (Upper Hutt)
A reception area with a wooden desk, a receptionist, and a Totara Lodge sign. - Totara Lodge (Upper Hutt)
A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows with curtains. - Totara Lodge (Upper Hutt)
A modern outdoor patio with a wooden table and benches, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a building with large windows. - Totara Lodge (Upper Hutt)
A reception area with a coffee machine, a bulletin board with various notices, potted plants, and a desk with a computer. - Totara Lodge (Upper Hutt)
At Totara Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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A neatly made bed with a white duvet, black pillows, and a grey throw blanket. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small nightstand with a phone. The room has a simple, clean design with a dark carpet and white walls.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a small wooden nightstand with a phone and a cup.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Trentham, a neighborhood in Upper Hutt, Totara Lodge is near a train station. Trentham Camp Golf Course and Brewtown Upper Hutt are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whakatiki Buffer Reserve and Gentian Reserve. Silver Stream Railway and The Cricket Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Upper Hutt travel guide
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68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tawai Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • New Zealand Defence College
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pinehill Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Pomare Station
    8 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cake & Kitchen
    5 min drive
  • The Coffee Box
    7 min walk
  • Noodle Canteen
    5 min drive
  • Café Blume
    4 min drive
  • Mayfair Cafe
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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 available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

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

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Property 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 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 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 elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Totara Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Totara Lodge located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Totara Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 560 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, large clean room. Good parking and room for function was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meleseini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean&warm. Good safe parking and the place is close to restaurant, train&place we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation, comfortable, clean and friendly. Well presented with excellent amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent staff at reception for check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff were friendly and room was adequately equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free parking that was easy and secure. Restaurant next to the hotel was good. The train station is across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for us visiting family close to transport and good eating places.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely friendly staff, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room in a very well looked after decor. You can tell the team and owners really take pride and care in what they do
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room right next door to a restaurant could not fault it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before clean, tidy, staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great beds, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault our stay. Had everything we needed, close to where we were going and drinks, dining etc all on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Great location friendly staff great service and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean accommodation. Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if in the Hutt and a tidy / clean site, inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to spend the night. We arrived early and they had a room cleaned and allowed us to check in. Friendly, helpful staff. There is a bar next door which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, well maintained and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable convenient accommodation with excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025