Ava Lodge  

In Petone, Lower Hutt — just 2 km from the city centre and a minute’s walk from Jackson Street’s cafes and boutiques. A quick 4-minute drive to Queensgate Shopping Centre and about 10 minutes from the Wellington Cable Car, with ferry terminals and Sky Stadium roughly 12 km away.

Ava Lodge opened in 2014 and feels more like a small hotel than a motel, with 20 bold, quirky suites and apartments. Rooms are air-conditioned and designed for comfort and quiet, many with kitchenettes (stovetop and microwave), cable TV, laptop-compatible safes and daily housekeeping.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, free on-site self-parking, a terrace and garden to unwind in, plus laundry facilities and a safe-deposit box. Practical in-room touches include electric kettles and kitchenette gear — great for self-catering stays.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet, laptop-compatible safes and luggage storage make it easy for business travellers to stay connected and organised.

There’s an on-site restaurant for easy meals, and Jackson Street’s lively lineup of restaurants and cafes is a minute away. Expect local flavours and plenty of options for breakfasts, coffee runs and evening bites.