Totara Lodge
Enjoy garden and terrace views at Totara Lodge, a comfortable motel in Upper Hutt (Trentham), steps from Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park. Make use of complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Dine at the onsite restaurant, Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis, featuring a bar/lounge and limited room service, or enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast (fee applies). The 26 air-conditioned rooms offer refrigerators, cable TV, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Coffee/tea makers, irons/ironing boards, and phones are also provided. Free self-parking, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage are available. Nearby attractions include the New Zealand Defence College (1. 2 km) and Pinehill Park (1. 3 km). The nearest airports are Paraparaumu Airport (41. 6 km) and Wellington International Airport (37. 1 km).
Guest scores & sentiment
From 120 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-19
Guests consistently praise the prime location across from the train station, spacious and immaculate rooms, and excellent shower pressure. Staff are repeatedly highlighted for their friendliness and helpfulness. Main drawbacks include thin walls causing neighbor noise, loud weekend music from the adjacent pub, compact kitchenettes, and occasional lack of air conditioning. Overall, it offers a highly satisfactory stay for families and transit travelers.
Dimension scores · cross-source
KEYIdeal for families and transit travelers. Avoid weekend stays if sensitive to noise due to the adjacent pub. Note that kitchenettes are compact.
Room types · 5
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One-Bedroom Apartment
This mezzanine-style apartment features a kitchenette with a stove, microwave and refrigerator. It features a separate lounge area with a sofa. There are 2 TVs with satellite channels. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
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Queen Studio
This studio features a patio and a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. Includes an private bathroom with a shower. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
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Standard Twin Room
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which has a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 2 beds.
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Twin Room (Queen and 1 Single)
<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>323 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Premium channels </p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board and phone; cribs (surcharge) and rollaway beds (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>
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Double Room
This room features a TV with satellite channels, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. It includes an private bathroom with a shower. Please note there is no capacity for additional guests.
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