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

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.

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

1. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 2.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Eric

AED 302

AED 351 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

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

2. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.5 km from Dowse Art Museum

Andrew N

AED 285

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 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 entrance with a glass door, a reception desk, and a parking area visible in the background.

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

3. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Steve

AED 348

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Motel 22

0.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Rosemary

AED 275

AED 316 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

5. Quest Petone

Petone, 2.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Braedee Jackson

AED 252

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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.

A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a lawn, bordered by a building with visible windows and a fence.

6. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 1.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

David

AED 370

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

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.

7. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.9 km from Dowse Art Museum

Kathryn

AED 308

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 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.

8. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gracefield, 2.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Trish

AED 246

AED 285 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

9. 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 202

AED 234 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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.

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.

10. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

Luciano

AED 187

AED 217 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 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 multi-story motel with a balcony on the second floor, a satellite dish, and a sign indicating a Sky Decoder room.

11. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from Dowse Art Museum

Sanjay

AED 225

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. 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 181

AED 211 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

13. Rydges Wellington Airport

15.2 km from Dowse Art Museum

Brian

AED 381

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

A modern dining area with a wooden table and two dark blue chairs with a unique design.

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.

14. Airport Stays

14.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Claire

AED 352

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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.

15. The Intrepid Hotel

14 km from Dowse Art Museum

Kelly

AED 414

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

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.

16. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

15 km from Dowse Art Museum

Pedro

AED 301

AED 346 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 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.

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

17. Sofitel Wellington

13.1 km from Dowse Art Museum

Timothy

AED 461

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A rooftop terrace with wooden furniture and a glass enclosure.

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

A hallway with wooden paneling and a marble countertop.

18. The Marion Hostel

14 km from Dowse Art Museum

Florian

AED 184

AED 212 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

19. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13.9 km from Dowse Art Museum

Rachel

AED 199

AED 234 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

20. The Cobbler Hotel

13.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Fiona

AED 431

AED 496 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Dowse Art Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade	9.6 Exceptional 640 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	9.2 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Boulcott Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Motel 22	9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews	View
Quest Petone	9.0 Wonderful 685 reviews	View

Top Dowse Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

10/10 Excellent

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

Motel 22

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff and clean room"

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

8/10 Good

"Clean, dining option was great"

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."

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Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

7.6/10 (13 reviews)

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Lower Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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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)

You can find out about the history of Lower Hutt with a trip to City to Sea Bridge. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Maori Treasures

7.2/10 (30 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maori Treasures during your trip to Lower Hutt. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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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. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

2. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

3. Boulcott Lodge

4. Motel 22

5. Quest Petone

6. ASURE Green Gables Motel

7. Foreshore Motor Lodge

8. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

9. Champers Motor Inn

10. Settlers Motor Lodge

11. Avana Suites

12. Midway Pacifica Lodge

13. Rydges Wellington Airport

14. Airport Stays

15. The Intrepid Hotel

16. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

17. Sofitel Wellington

18. The Marion Hostel

19. Liberty Apartment Hotel

20. The Cobbler Hotel

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Top Dowse Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Motel 22

The Sebel Wellington 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

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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