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The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

Come and enjoy the peace and privacy of this comfortable holiday home. With heritage status and history as a former Forester's meeting place, 'The Orange Lodge' offers a unique experience. Thick walls and high windows provide a tranquil atmosphere and truly a place to relax and unwind. The hall, with original rimu flooring and timber panelling, now forms a grand open plan living space. A well-equipped kitchen (6 burner Smeg oven and hob), sumptuous bathroom, 2 separate double bedrooms upstairs and 1 double downstairs will make yours a stay to relish.

Single park in the courtyard or ample free street parking

As for location, it doesn't get much handier than this. The Lodge sits round the corner from Petone's vibrant Jackson street. Highlights include colourful shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique lighthouse cinema. Two large supermarkets, Shandon golf course and Wel Tec are also within walking distance.

The beach with safe swimming or for evening sunset views across the Harbour is a 5 minute walk away. The Hutt river trail is just down the road. 15 minutes by bus, train or car will take you to Wellington city, ferries, museums, botanic garden, shops and Westpac stadium. Alternatively 10 minutes by bus or car to Lower Hutt city and Queensgate Mall. Seaview marina provides local boat storage and launching.

Following bus routes are available on Jackson St, 3 minute walk:

- To Wellington City - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X (all these buses connect at Wellington Railway Station for Airport Flyer (surcharge applies)
- To Petone Railway Station - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X, 110
- To Queensgate (Lower Hutt CBD) - Nos 83, 110, 154
- To Eastbourne - 81, 83, 85X

Petone Railway Station is 1.3 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa.

Ava Railway Station is 1.5 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt .

Bus and Train timetables available at: https://www.metlink.org.nz/

Special conditions:

Smoking allowed outside only. Parents with small children should be aware of wooden stairs to access upstairs bedrooms.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);

Property manager

Vickie and Daran

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Has two flights of wooden stairs
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Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Orange Lodge Petone Wellington Broadband
Orange Lodge Wellington Broadband
Orange Petone Wellington Broadband
Orange Wellington Broadband
The Orange Lodge Petone Wellington Broadband
The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband Lower Hutt

About the area

Map
Petone, Lower Hutt

What's nearby

  • Petone Foreshore - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Sky Stadium - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Te Papa - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Cuba Street Mall - 13 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Petone Station - 15 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Good Fortune - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Soprano Italian Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Golden Horse Takeaway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star Cafe & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Light House Cinema - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband located?

This family-friendly Lower Hutt holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bolton Street Cemetery and Petone Foreshore. Queensgate Shopping Centre and Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Lower Hutt Petone Station is 15 minutes by foot and Lower Hutt Ava Station is 17 minutes.

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The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 274 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Enjoyed stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Great Stay
Nice property and we had a great stay
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Very comfortable place to stay
No one staying here can forget this historic old place combining all its golden kauri fittings with an efficient, modern well equipped bathroom and kitchen. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kerry w., Christchurch

Family Holiday
Had family visiting from the UK and we did a road trip of the North Island, loved our stay here just outside of the city with plenty options in petone for the evening meal. Lovely house with some History and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Everything you need
Fabulous property, unique experience & space to breathe/
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tangaroa K.

Awesome stay
I stayed here with my groomsmen over a period of 3 days and we absolutely loved it, the place was beautiful and furnishings fit in so well. Communication between us and the host was so easy and they even came to unlock the door for us when we locked the keys inside on accident. 10/10 would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judith M., Nova Scotia

Great location and elegant structure
Great location and elegant structure. Very well appointed and the property had an interesting history. Everything about this place was great.

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place in a perfect location
We would stay at the Orange Lodge again, no question. It is nicely appointed, comfortable, and ideally situated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

KRISTY G., Tauranga

Girls weekend
Good facility's and close to everthing !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Hamilton

Lovely spacious convenient place.second time staying here
Came to stay with family for my daughters wedding as i have stayed before and it was lovely. Had everything we needed for our 3 night stay.plenty if room with everything supplied for our comfort during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Short stay
Excellent in all aspects
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kingston K., Waitara, New Zealand

Family weekend
We had a very enjoyable extended weekend stay with family members who hadn't been together for a while. The space was ideal for us to gather, very comfortable and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

This is a great little property in the heart of Petone. Easy walking to nearby shops and restaurants and easy public transport into Wellington. Hosts are great and the venue has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

What a cool place to stay. A renovated old hall. Everything was there that we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Comfortable accommodation in a unique building
We loved the location and unique character of this home. It had everything we needed to be very comfortable. Easy walk to the many shops and restaurants of Jackson St.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mickey C.

Wonderful
Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Delightful
This was our second stay. We really enjoy our visits. The location, parking, ambience and facilities are all top notch. Very well equipped property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Lovely spacious home
So comfortable and 2 min walk from high street, lots to do in the games cupboard too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

Grandeur
Our group, three fathers supporting sons at a local sports tournament, had a very comfortable stay. Plenty of resources handy - many eateries within walking distance. The hosts are very responsive to any questions asked.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRY D.

WONDERFUL
A wonderful old building with absolute charm. The interior has been renovated and furnished to an exceptional level. It is close to the shopping centre and beach, and easily accessible to Wellington. The house was warm, quiet and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Keld H.

Golf tournament
The house was charming quiet and really close to the golf club. The only thing I found was the bed was to firm for my back other then that it was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ruth T.

Close enough for comfort
Only 15min to Wellington CBD and no need to drive anywhere for access to a great range or eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne l.

Very comfortable
Had a lovely stay - really comfy bed, luxurious bathroom with a good shower and even a roll-top bath. Very well equipped kitchen. Good location in a quiet street with easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Very unique place to stay
Great building to stay in although from the outside you wouldn’t know the beauty that lies within. Everything you need is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Comfortable and enjoyable. Owners have provided every amenity. Well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024