Totara Lodge  

In Upper Hutt’s Trentham pocket, this tidy motel sits steps from Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park and minutes from Belmont Regional Park and Staglands Wildlife Reserve. Wellington International Airport is roughly 37 km away, with Paraparaumu about 42 km.

Totara Lodge keeps it simple and comfortable: 26 air‑conditioned rooms with kitchenettes or fridges and microwaves, cable TV, coffee/tea makers and irons. Expect private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, plus garden and terrace views that give the place a relaxed, local vibe.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi, a garden and terrace, barbecue grills and a banquet hall stand out. There’s tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine too. Free self‑parking makes road trips easy—wake up to fresh garden views before heading out for the day.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Onsite services include luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning, plus free self‑parking for those driving in.

Dine at Luannes Ararino Bar & Bis on site — it doubles as a bar/lounge and offers limited room service. Cooked‑to‑order breakfasts are served daily (7:00–8:30 AM) for a fee.