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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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is RM420
RM483 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Private kitchen

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cots/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
Fridge
TV
7 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cots/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
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Trentham, a neighbourhood 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.
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Map
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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bun Factory - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tote - ‬1 min walk

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

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

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

Payment types at the property

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

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 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Totara Lodge on 20 Jan 2026 start from RM 420.16, excluding 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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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

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

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

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

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

Kim

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

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

Lisiate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of those accommondations that you know is good when your welcomed at reception the rest of your time is not needed to explain but with an easy feeling of comfort relief and safety. Reccommend absolutely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025