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

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

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.

1. Ava Lodge

Petone, 2.2 km from Dowse Art Museum

Sarah

AED 290

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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.

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 2.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Eric

AED 301

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Steve

AED 293

AED 341 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a coffee station, and a large window.

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.

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.5 km from Dowse Art Museum

Dave

AED 275

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A building with a covered entrance, a parking area with several cars, and a garden with pink and white flowers.

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.

5. Motel 22

0.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Rosemary

AED 256

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 km from Dowse Art Museum

Reynaldo

AED 272

AED 313 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Guest' sign, large windows, and a contemporary design.

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

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

A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, a clock tower, and a mountain in the background.

7. Quest Petone

Petone, 2.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Mike

AED 250

AED 288 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 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.

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

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 1.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

David

AED 354

AED 407 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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 303

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

10. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.9 km from Dowse Art Museum

Kathryn

AED 304

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

A modern living room with wooden walls, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

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

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

11. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

2.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Trish

AED 243

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 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.

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

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 190

AED 223 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

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

A covered outdoor area with a glass railing, stone pillars, and tables with chairs.

13. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from Dowse Art Museum

Sanjay

AED 212

AED 247 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, featuring white cabinetry and a tiled backsplash.

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

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

Luciano

AED 172

AED 202 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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 178

AED 207 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

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

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

16. Rydges Wellington Airport

15.2 km from Dowse Art Museum

AED 377

AED 433 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

17. Airport Stays

14.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Claire

AED 344

AED 396 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

18. The Intrepid Hotel

14 km from Dowse Art Museum

Kelly

AED 396

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

15 km from Dowse Art Museum

Rebecca

AED 298

AED 343 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Sofitel Wellington

13.1 km from Dowse Art Museum

Timothy

AED 457

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Dowse Art Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ava Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 409 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade	9.6 Exceptional 640 reviews	View
Boulcott Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews	View
Motel 22	9.4 Exceptional 19 reviews	View

Top Dowse Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Motel 22

10/10 Excellent

"The whole experience was lovely."

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

8/10 Good

"Clean, dining option was great"

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

8/10 Good

"It’s fine for what it is. A bit old school in standard but clean. Karen who works the front desk was super helpful. The mall is literally across the road which is so convenient."

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."

Champers Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

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"

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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)

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Riddiford Gardens

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Queensgate Shopping Centre

8.4/10 (110 reviews)

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Hutt River Trail

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Wellington City Walkways

8.4/10 (44 reviews)

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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. Boulcott Lodge

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

5. Motel 22

6. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

7. Quest Petone

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. Rydges Wellington Airport

17. Airport Stays

18. The Intrepid Hotel

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

20. Sofitel Wellington

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Top Dowse Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Motel 22

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

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

Champers Motor Inn

Dog-friendly Home in Waterloo

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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