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Reviews of Totara Lodge 4 stars

68 Ararino Street, , 5018 Upper Hutt, New Zealand

#2 of 5 hotels in Upper Hutt

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 885 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice clean, helpful staff, quiet location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 night was not enough to make a comment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, great connected restaurant, right across road from train station for trips into Central Wellington, comfortable beds and great water pressure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    We will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say

    Spacious, clean and comfortable room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside is the shower floor is very slippery.

    I loved the security in this place. Also how you had to have the pass code to get through with your car.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay in Trentham/Upper Hutt
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Easy checkin. Secure parking (within fenced yard). Very tidy room. Comfy bed. Great shower with fantastic water pressure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we found was that the pillows were a bit uncomfortable, and the slope in the shower was very slippery

    Cumfy bed, nice condiments, big bathroom

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    A good stopover place for travellers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only a minor gripe, but the used utensils & crockery had to be washed up in the bathroom wash basin! The car park had two 'mobility parking' bays available, but one was difficult to use due to it's location next to the fence & entry gate with a tight turn into it especially when a car was parked in the parking bay next to it. The other 'mobility space' was better located, as it was near the back entrance for guests use, and had no potential obstructions for users.

    The facilities in the room were good and an initial 'problem' quickly sorted out! The room was a good size with a comfortable seating area & bed. Our room was located in the main building which seemed quite quiet when we stayed. Overall everywhere was clean and the staff helpful. The on-site restaurant was shut, as was the bar opposite as it was a public holiday, but the main town was only about 5 minutes drive away with a good choice of eating places. Car parking was in a gated car park behind the main building, and accessed with a code.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't find my booking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    GREAT STAY AT TOTARA LODGE
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably the small Kitchenette, for 4x Adults but luckily we didn't cook through out stay

    I have stayed at a few Motels and this one definitely is up there The location was great and close to town where everything i needed was within 5-10mins drive (probably 15mins if I wasn't being lazy to walk) The Receptionist on arrival was very helpful, informative and once i had signed in, i had a code to drive through the gates to my room with parking outside, i loved this was a gated Lodge that provided Pesce of Mind for Visitors vehicles and Property throughout Stay I got this online booking at a great bargain price for 4x Adults, for a last minute booking. This Family Studio was very large, airy with great comfortable beds upstairs in the loft and downstairs. Was immaculately clean, welcoming (i am ocd about hygiene and cleanliness), loved the decor, colors and i was delightfully surprised The bathroom had a super large shower with great massaging pressure, i also love the little soaps, shampoo/ conditioners, sower gel tubes provided (i normally travel with my own though) but its real thoughtful. All towels, hand towels, face cloths provided of course throughout stay. The kitchenette was small but we didn't really use it -but it still. provided everything you need. I always like to drop everything and have a cuppa when i arrive at Motels, this one hard a great selection of teas, coffes, hot chocolates with milk in the fridge and great outdoor seating with partitioned area outside your sliding door to enjoy. They also have a Continental Breakfast service where you fill out a card of what you would like and it is delivered to your room at the time you choose the next morning and for a great additional price per person Our Passengers loved the Bar next door where you can have meals also and don't have to drive anywhere If i was in this area again, i would definitely looked this one up first

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Great location, really nice rooms. Super comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to get to secured parking had everything we needed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately no fault of the facility but it is next door to the Tote pub and the music was very loud late into the night.

    The rooms were outstanding, everything thought of for our comfort. Bed was so comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Vey comfortable convenient stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Barking show dogs staying in units kept out friend awake.

    Room was bigger than expected with mezzanine, clean and beds comfortable. Car park was secure with new gates. Staff very friendly but occupied elsewhere when we approached front desk.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Great location lovely staff nice rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location wS close to family

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Quiet location with its own parking lot. Clean room and clean shower. Restaurant at the entrance. Well equipped room. Possibility of barbecue on the secured terrace.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Chocolates were a nice touch.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Great clean room . Very close to train station . Nice staff . Would stay again for sure .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly staff , clean room , great handy location . Thanks heaps !

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Fresh, clean and pleasant. Nice people and for us the perfect location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Clean and Quite

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    Nicely done up Motel with good amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    bathroom was the one area that could have done with new cistern on loo and new mirror, then it would all look equally modern.

    Totara has done a good job of keeping this motel updated, was great to see after so many tired NZ motels. AC was new and worked well, is really needed in summer as the rooms catch good sun.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    friendly staff and off-street parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Modern, clean looking room. I really like the upper floor. Bed was very comfy. Shower was great, good water pressure and the showerhead was at a good height (at most of my stays elsewhere they are always too low, made for midgets).

    Stayed in March 2024

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