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

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.

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

1. Ava Lodge

Petone, 2.2 km from Dowse Art Museum

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

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 317

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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

Dave

AED 278

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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 bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

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 275

AED 316 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 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 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.

6. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 km from Dowse Art Museum

Nick

AED 275

AED 316 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Quest Petone

Petone, 2.6 km from Dowse Art Museum

Mike

AED 268

AED 308 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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 357

AED 411 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 living room with a staircase, a dining area with pink chairs, a blue sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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 313

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 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 wooden boardwalk with picnic tables and a metal sculpture of a fish.

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 307

AED 353 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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.

11. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gracefield, 2.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Trish

AED 248

AED 287 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 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.

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

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

18 Nov - 19 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 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.

13. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

Luciano

AED 174

AED 204 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 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.

14. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from Dowse Art Museum

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

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 181

AED 211 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

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.

16. Quest 256 Lambton

13.4 km from Dowse Art Museum

Lavina.

AED 289

AED 333 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

17. The Intrepid Hotel

14 km from Dowse Art Museum

Kelly

AED 413

AED 477 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 hotel entrance with a glass door, a contact number, and the name 'Airport Stays' indicating a Wellington accommodation.

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

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

18. Airport Stays

14.8 km from Dowse Art Museum

Claire

AED 366

AED 421 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 hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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

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

19. Sofitel Wellington

13.1 km from Dowse Art Museum

Timothy

AED 460

AED 529 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

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 347

AED 399 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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
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 Dowse Art Museum 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."

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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)

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. 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. Settlers Motor Lodge

14. Avana Suites

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

16. Quest 256 Lambton

17. The Intrepid Hotel

18. Airport Stays

19. Sofitel Wellington

20. The Cobbler Hotel

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Top Dowse Art Museum 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 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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