Totara Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Indulge in your favorite meal then take a stroll through beautiful gardens or curl up by the library's cozy nook.

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Room service
Housekeeping
Parking included
Laundry

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Kitchenette

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Fridge

7 bedrooms

Private bathroom

45 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Fridge

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Business services

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

About the area

68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018

What's nearby

Trentham Racecourse - 2 min walk
Tawai Park - 2 min walk
New Zealand Defence College - 14 min walk
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) - 17 min walk
Interislander Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Quinns Post Tavern - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪The Tote - ‬1 min walk
‪Gerrys Charcoal Chicken & Cooked Seafoods - ‬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 children's 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 information and a banquet hall
Barbecues, coffee/tea in reception and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Room features

All guest rooms at Totara Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
TVs with premium channels
Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Cot (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 lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Cot (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

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent 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

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.

Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per night

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 per cent

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 any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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 3 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on 4 Mar 2025 start from AU$153.28, 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 at Totara Lodge?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Totara Lodge located?

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

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