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Totara Lodge

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy favorite meals at Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis before relaxing in beautiful gardens or finding a cozy spot in the library at this Trentham retreat

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Totara Lodge in Trentham offers relaxation with a library and garden terrace with scenic views. The on-site Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and the attentive staff earns praise.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 399
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Room options

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
7 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Trentham, a neighborhood in Upper Hutt, Totara Lodge is near a train station. Trentham Camp Golf Course and Brewtown Upper Hutt are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whakatiki Buffer Reserve and Gentian Reserve. Silver Stream Railway and The Cricket Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Upper Hutt travel guide
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68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

  • Trentham Racecourse
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tawai Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • New Zealand Defence College
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pinehill Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Stokes Valley Pomare Station
    8 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coffee Box
    7 min walk
  • Jean's
    3 min drive
  • Cake & Kitchen
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Bun Factory
    3 min drive

About this property

Totara Lodge

Motel located in Trentham
Consider a stay at Totara Lodge and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
  • Barbecue grills, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Totara Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Craft
  • Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 45 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 45 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Totara Lodge
Totara Lodge Upper Hutt
Totara Upper Hutt
Totara Lodge Motel
Totara Lodge Upper Hutt
Totara Lodge Motel Upper Hutt

Frequently asked questions

Is Totara Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Totara Lodge?

As of 29 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on 1 February 2026 start from $125.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Totara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Totara Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Totara Lodge located?

Located in Trentham, this motel is steps from Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park. New Zealand Defence College and Pinehill Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Totara Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 542 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 542 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 542 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 542 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 542 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to spend the night. We arrived early and they had a room cleaned and allowed us to check in. Friendly, helpful staff. There is a bar next door which was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, excellent staff at reception for check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A large comfortable room. comfortable beds. A small private out door area with small table and chairs It is convenient to the train station plenty of eating places around
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and it had everything I needed. The bed was comfortable, it was fully stocked with tea and coffee and the motel was super close to the train station which was so beneficial if you want to travel to Wellington City
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (near NZCIS). Secure, quiet and clean. Plenty of room and great shower!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value.

Super clean, excellent staff, great parking, warm and comfortable room, great linen and toiletries. Older motel room but well maintained and excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely friendly staff, very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if in the Hutt and a tidy / clean site, inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault our stay. Had everything we needed, close to where we were going and drinks, dining etc all on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for us visiting family close to transport and good eating places.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, secure, & clean tidy. Loved the restaurant next door & comfortable bed. Good water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A most wonderful stay. Beautiful room with everything you need - tea and coffee options, lovely thick towels, complimentary shampoo/conditioner/body wash/body creme and best of all, a welcome bar of chocolate on my bed. Had a great meal at the bistro next door. Would 110% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, I stayed for one night for work, great service, clean and comfortable, I will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, couldn’t fault it…friendly, helpful staff, a great restaurant next door and an easy commute to IRANZ.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great beds, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Great size room - comfy bed - aircon - security gates! Very nice place to stay and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable convenient accommodation with excellent customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before clean, tidy, staff nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Great location friendly staff great service and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean accommodation. Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was spacious and decorated nicely. There was everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and gated parking. Great staff. Quiet even though close to train and pub. Easy spot for a business stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025