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

A compact kitchen with built-in appliances, open shelving, and a dishwasher.

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 The Dowse

Brigitte

AED 292

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

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

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

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 2.6 km from The Dowse

Eric

AED 301

AED 349 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel corridor with a tiled wall, a staircase, and a carpeted floor.

3. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1.6 km from The Dowse

Steve

AED 298

AED 347 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 bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window with curtains.

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.5 km from The Dowse

Dave

AED 268

AED 315 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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.

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

5. Motel 22

0.7 km from The Dowse

Rosemary

AED 273

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Quest Petone

Petone, 2.7 km from The Dowse

Mike

AED 252

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 chair, a small table, and a TV.

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

7. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 km from The Dowse

Nick

AED 275

AED 316 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a lawn, bordered by a building with visible windows and a fence.

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 1.4 km from The Dowse

David

AED 347

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A living room with a staircase, a dining area with pink chairs, a blue sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

9. Camellia Court Motel

0.8 km from The Dowse

Nicole

AED 297

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

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

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

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

10. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 3 km from The Dowse

Kathryn

AED 274

AED 315 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 cozy room with wooden walls, a bed with pillows, a sofa, and a television.

11. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gracefield, 2.8 km from The Dowse

Trish

AED 244

AED 282 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

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 The Dowse

"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

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

13. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Luciano

AED 174

AED 204 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

14. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from The Dowse

Sanjay

AED 212

AED 247 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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 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.

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

"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

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

16. Quest 256 Lambton

13.4 km from The Dowse

Lavina.

AED 289

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

17. Airport Stays

14.7 km from The Dowse

Claire

AED 366

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

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

18. Sofitel Wellington

13.2 km from The Dowse

Timothy

AED 458

AED 526 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

15 km from The Dowse

Pedro

AED 301

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

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

20. The Cobbler Hotel

13.9 km from The Dowse

Fiona

AED 345

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Dowse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ava Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 411 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 13 reviews	View
Motel 22	9.4 Exceptional 20 reviews	View

Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

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."

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"

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."

Other attractions near The Dowse

Dowse Art Museum

8.0/10 (26 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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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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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 The Dowse?

The Dowse 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.

What's the best hotel to stay close to The Dowse?

Adjacent to The Dowse, 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 options close by include The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt and Champers Motor Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to The Dowse?

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

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

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to The Dowse.

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

For more details about updating your stay near The Dowse or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near The Dowse?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Dowse Art Museum and Maori Treasures. You can wander around Belmont Regional Park, Matiu - Somes Island, or East Harbour Regional Park if you want a dose of fresh air. You can enjoy nature at Petone Foreshore, Wellington City Walkways, or Fraser Park.

How can I get to The Dowse?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near The Dowse is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Lower Hutt Waterloo Interchange Station. You can cross the water on a ferry from the port.

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Our top choices for The Dowse hotels

1. Ava Lodge

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

3. Boulcott Lodge

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

5. Motel 22

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. Settlers Motor Lodge

14. Avana Suites

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

16. Quest 256 Lambton

17. Airport Stays

18. Sofitel Wellington

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

20. The Cobbler Hotel

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Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

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

Champers Motor Inn

Dog-friendly Home in Waterloo

Zen Den | Peaceful Retreat Near Wellington

Other attractions near The Dowse

Dowse Art Museum

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

Riddiford Gardens

Queensgate Shopping Centre

Hutt River Trail

Wellington City Walkways

City to Sea Bridge

Maori Treasures

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