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A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.

A modern apartment building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A modern building with a reception area, a red section, and a sign indicating it's a lodge motel.

1. Ava Lodge

Petone, 2.2 km from Dowse Art Museum

Brigitte

AED 331

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small glass table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 2.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Eric

AED 306

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A building with a parking lot, surrounded by white flowers and a few red benches.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave, a stove, and a TV mounted above the counter.

A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a white headboard.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

3. Motel 22

0.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Rosemary

AED 260

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar with multiple beer taps and a selection of liquor bottles in the background.

A lobby with a reception desk, green seating, a wooden bench, and a patterned carpet.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window with curtains.

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.5 km from Dowse Art Museum

Andrew N

AED 286

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A corridor with tiled walls and a carpeted floor, leading to a door at the end.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green EXIT sign, and a view of the street outside.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a reception desk, and a parking area visible in the background.

5. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Steve

AED 365

AED 420 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A textured wall with the word "QUEST" in large letters.

A coastal town with houses, a mountain, and the sea.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

A reception area with a 'QUEST' sign, a receptionist, and a modern interior design.

6. Quest Petone

Petone, 2.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Braedee Jackson

AED 249

AED 286 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A hotel hallway with a blue carpet, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of a landscape.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, green armchairs, and a coffee station.

7. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 km from Dowse Art Museum

Nick

AED 277

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave. A staircase leads to a bedroom.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 1.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

David

AED 403

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A modern living room with two blue patterned sofas, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a staircase.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A two-story building with a flat roof and large windows. There are potted plants and a statue in the foreground.

9. Camellia Court Motel

0.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Nicole

AED 311

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

A building with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

A wooden boardwalk with picnic tables and a metal sculpture of a fish.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, a bottle of wine, and a lattice fence with plants in the background.

10. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.9 km from Dowse Art Museum

Kathryn

AED 285

AED 327 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A reception area with a sign for 'TOP 10 Holiday Parks Classic Wellington' and a building entrance.

A spacious lobby with a black leather sofa, a reception desk, a large flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a bed with pillows, a sofa, and a television.

A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a front door.

11. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

2.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Karina

AED 255

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A building entrance with a staircase leading to a second floor, a garage with a red car, and a sign indicating a car rental service.

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a sink, microwave, kettle, and stove.

A covered outdoor area with a tree, a brick wall, and a car parked in the background.

12. Champers Motor Inn

0.7 km from Dowse Art Museum

"The worst motel I’ve stayed in for ages. Untidy property; unhelpful manager; staff behaving badly (called police when my autistic son was unwell instead of just checking in on us); mould on shower curtain; radiator heating not working. And the ONLY place to take a $100 bond from me on my entire 8 night trip. Super slow process to get my cash back Highly NOT recommended Stay away! It’s cheap for a reason. Yuk."

Mark

AED 200

AED 230 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

A street view with a row of buildings, a parked car, and a clear sky.

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

A multi-story motel with a balcony on the second floor, a satellite dish, and a sign indicating a Sky Decoder room.

13. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from Dowse Art Museum

Sanjay

AED 225

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A two-story building with a bay window, a porch, and a sign that reads "The House."

A covered outdoor area with a fire hose sign, two wooden chairs, and a door with a number 11 sign.

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

A small, well-lit kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and cabinets. There is a window with sheer curtains and a vase with flowers on the windowsill.

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

Luciano

AED 185

AED 216 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A row of white buildings with grey roofs, arranged in a street with a clear sky.

A reception area with a red counter, a brick wall, a window with a view of the street, and a small bookshelf.

A building with a white facade and a tree in front.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a countertop with a trash bin.

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

"Room needed some maintenance such as broken handle of a window making it difficult to air room out in day and the door was super stiff and not on runners properly making difficult to open the door especially with a sleeping toddler in one arm. Said daily room service such as towels but there were a couple days we had no clean towels. They did provide dishwashing liquid and dish brush but no tea towel to dry dishes"

Kimberly

AED 194

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

A modern hotel room with a compact kitchenette, a grey carpet, a wooden desk, and a grey chair.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a contact number, and the name 'Airport Stays' indicating a Wellington accommodation.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

16. Airport Stays

14.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Claire

AED 344

AED 396 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

17. The Intrepid Hotel

14 km from Dowse Art Museum

Kelly

AED 378

AED 435 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

A bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a book and a plant, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with a large decorative wall, a wooden partition, and a seating area with chairs.

18. Rydges Wellington Airport

15.2 km from Dowse Art Museum

Elizabeth

AED 430

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

15 km from Dowse Art Museum

Pedro

AED 326

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with a marble island, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash.

A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, a brick wall, and large windows.

A modern building with a curved facade, a prominent entrance with a blue awning, and a large circular structure to the left.

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

20. The Marion Hostel

14 km from Dowse Art Museum

Florian

AED 200

AED 230 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Dowse Art Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ava Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 411 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade	9.6 Exceptional 640 reviews	View
Motel 22	9.4 Exceptional 21 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Boulcott Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View

Top Dowse Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Motel 22

8/10 Good

"Would stay here again was super quiet and we had a very nice room."

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

10/10 Excellent

"Well situated for us and very close to the coast."

Pomare cosy bush cabin 850m from Hi-way2 exit, w/i terrace&sea view, 2km-city

8/10 Good

"A cosy wee home with bush all around, we had a wonderful stay"

Camellia Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was big, clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Best place I've stayed for the price recently."

Boulcott Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Peaceful Stay | Near CBD & Queensgate

8/10 Good

"Very convenient place to stay. Walking distance to centre of town and next to major rail & bus link. Warm & light."

Dog-friendly Home in Waterloo

10/10 Excellent

"Really lovely home. Had everything we needed and more. Warm house and nice beds. Loved having the fire going for a rainy windy weekend in Wellington. Thanks again for having us"

Zen Den | Peaceful Retreat Near Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"All in all a great experience, clear communication at all stages of booking and checking in . A small very tidy modern unit which suited our week long stay in Wellington. Handy to all services such as Queensgate Mall and bus and train station. Only a few minutes from Petone dinning options and experiences in Jacksons Street. On street parking was never a problem. Would certainly recommend and use this unit again."

Ariki Shire: A Wellington Fantasy

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice layout and kitchen had all critical need items. "

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Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

7.6/10 (13 reviews)

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The Dowse

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Dowse during your trip to Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Riddiford Gardens

After visiting Riddiford Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lower Hutt.

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Queensgate Shopping Centre

8.4/10 (110 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.

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Hutt River Trail

You can take time to visit Hutt River Trail during your travels to Lower Hutt.

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Wellington City Walkways

8.4/10 (44 reviews)

You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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City to Sea Bridge

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

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Maori Treasures

7.2/10 (30 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dowse Art Museum?

Dowse Art Museum is located in a welcoming area of Lower Hutt known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 15 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Dowse Art Museum?

Adjacent to Dowse Art Museum, Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt and Champers Motor Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Dowse Art Museum?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dowse Art Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dowse Art Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Dowse Art Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dowse Art Museum?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Dowse Art Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Dowse Art Museum?

Local parks like Belmont Regional Park, Matiu - Somes Island, and East Harbour Regional Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Petone Foreshore, Wellington City Walkways, and Fraser Park. You might plan a visit to Hutt River Trail or Percy Scenic Reserve while you're in the area.

How can I get to Dowse Art Museum?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Dowse Art Museum is simple. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Lower Hutt Waterloo Interchange Station. You can take a ferry from the local port.

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Our top choices for Dowse Art Museum hotels

1. Ava Lodge

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

3. Motel 22

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

5. Boulcott Lodge

6. Quest Petone

7. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

9. Camellia Court Motel

10. Foreshore Motor Lodge

11. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

12. Champers Motor Inn

13. Avana Suites

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

16. Airport Stays

17. The Intrepid Hotel

18. Rydges Wellington Airport

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

20. The Marion Hostel

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Top Dowse Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Motel 22

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Pomare cosy bush cabin 850m from Hi-way2 exit, w/i terrace&sea view, 2km-city

Camellia Court Motel

Boulcott Lodge

Peaceful Stay | Near CBD & Queensgate

Dog-friendly Home in Waterloo

Zen Den | Peaceful Retreat Near Wellington

Ariki Shire: A Wellington Fantasy

Other attractions near Dowse Art Museum

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

The Dowse

Riddiford Gardens

Queensgate Shopping Centre

Hutt River Trail

Wellington City Walkways

City to Sea Bridge

Maori Treasures

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