Totara Lodge
Motel, 4-star68 Ararino Street,, Upper Hutt, New ZealandShow on map
Top rated
Guests rate it highest for service, location and rooms.
9.01,160Reviews- Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at 68 Ararino Street,.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Convenient Location Situated opposite Trentham Railway Station, Totara Lodge offers easy access to Westpac Stadium by train. Adjacent to Trentham Racecourse, it's just a short drive to Upper Hutt town centre.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience spacious rooms and apartments at Totara Lodge, complete with a mini refrigerator, en suite bathroom, and the option of studios or apartments with cable TV and kitchenette facilities for a more homely stay.
Convenient Amenities Enjoy daily room service breakfast and make use of luggage storage facilities during your stay at Totara Lodge Upper Hutt.
Book your stay at Totara Lodge for a convenient and comfortable experience in Upper Hutt.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
Rooms
9.0
Top rated
Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 1,160 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.7
- Service9.7
- Location9.2
- Rooms9.2
- Amenities8.7
- Value9.2
- Food & drink8.2
Guests mention
Friendly staffClean and comfortable rooms
TamaraNew ZealandPerfect - thank you
Always my go to motel when I am in Wellington
Nil
Tania RoseNew ZealandGreat value for money
Close to NZCIS,.great bar and restaurant next door, clean, tidy, great value for money, parking
LorraineNew ZealandClean and quiet space.
Close location to train for travel to/from Wellington.
DixieNew ZealandPerfect location, very comfortable and clean..like all the special little touches that comes with our room..
SharynNew ZealandToo short but lovely clean quiet facilities.
MikeNew ZealandAll good as usual
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Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
68 Ararino Street,, Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 2:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Please note that all accommodations costs will be charged to your credit card on the day of booking. Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Totara Lodge
What time is check-in and check-out at Totara Lodge?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Totara Lodge allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Totara Lodge?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Totara Lodge?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Totara Lodge have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Totara Lodge?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Totara Lodge have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Totara Lodge?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Totara Lodge?
68 Ararino Street,, Upper Hutt.
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