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A large white building with multiple balconies and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious banquet hall with multiple tables, ceiling fans, and large windows.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of greenery.

A sign for 'Wallacerville House & Motor Lodge' with a brick wall and decorative elements.

1. Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

Wallaceville, 2.4 km from New Zealand Defence College

Jeremy

NT$2,698

NT$3,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A parking lot with two cars, a building with multiple doors, and a clear sky.

A modern outdoor patio with a wooden table and benches, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a building with large windows.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a receptionist, and a Totara Lodge sign.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a bulletin board with various notices, potted plants, and a desk with a computer.

2. Totara Lodge

Trentham, 0.6 km from New Zealand Defence College

Laura

NT$2,913

NT$3,350 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A bedroom with two beds, a large window with a view of the outdoors, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small nightstand.

A motel with a covered parking area, individual rooms, and a view of mountains in the background.

A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and a table, potted plants, and large windows with blinds.

A residential area with a well-maintained lawn, a covered patio, and a two-story house with a car parked in front.

3. Bristol Motel

Trentham, 1.3 km from New Zealand Defence College

Lisa

NT$2,956

NT$3,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a microwave, and a fire extinguisher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof, a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, and a door marked with the number 8.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a glass shelf, a comfortable bed with a dark-colored duvet, a small round ottoman, and a cozy seating area with a cushioned chair.

A compact, well-lit room with a kitchenette, a bed with grey bedding, and a small table.

4. Trentham Motel

Silverstream, 0.6 km from New Zealand Defence College

Tim

NT$2,111

NT$2,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a red shag rug.

A room with a window, curtains, a television, and a painting.

A blue building with a red deck, a door, and a window.

A dining area with a table set for four, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

5. Stylish Trentham Retreat

Trentham, 2.3 km from New Zealand Defence College

NT$2,090

NT$2,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A balcony with a view of the sea, a white table, and a blue chair.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small glass table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

A sunset over a body of water with silhouettes of people on the shore.

6. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

16 km from New Zealand Defence College

Eric

NT$3,050

NT$3,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A stone wall with a view of a lush green landscape and hills in the background.

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living area with a brown leather sofa, a white round coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator, sink, and bar stools. The room has wooden beams on the ceiling and large windows.

7. Silverstream Retreat

3.7 km from New Zealand Defence College

Sarah

NT$2,958

NT$3,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a green EXIT sign, and a view of the street outside.

A corridor with tiled walls and a carpeted floor, leading to a door at the end.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a reception desk, and a parking area visible in the background.

8. Boulcott Lodge

11.8 km from New Zealand Defence College

Steve

NT$3,163

NT$3,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern building with large windows, a wooden fence, and a variety of plants.

A modern building with a reception area, a red section, and a sign indicating it's a lodge motel.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A modern apartment building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs.

9. Ava Lodge

15.6 km from New Zealand Defence College

Sarah

NT$2,688

NT$3,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of a landscape.

A hotel hallway with a blue carpet, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, green armchairs, and a coffee station.

10. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

13.6 km from New Zealand Defence College

Michaella

NT$2,659

NT$3,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A building with a covered entrance, a parking area with several cars, and a garden with pink and white flowers.

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave, a stove, and a TV mounted above the counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

11. Motel 22

13.7 km from New Zealand Defence College

Ceyhan

NT$2,238

NT$2,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar with multiple beer taps and a selection of liquor bottles in the background.

A conference room with a whiteboard, a laptop, and a projector screen.

A lobby with a reception desk, green seating, a wooden bench, and a patterned carpet.

12. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

12.9 km from New Zealand Defence College

Andrew

NT$2,552

NT$2,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Guest' sign, large windows, and a contemporary design.

A rooftop terrace with a wooden deck, a clock tower, and a mountain in the background.

A reception area with a 'QUEST' sign, a receptionist, and a modern interior design.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a city view.

13. Quest Petone

16.1 km from New Zealand Defence College

Bridget

NT$2,322

NT$2,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, and a microwave. A staircase leads to a bedroom.

A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a lawn, bordered by a building with visible windows and a fence.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. ASURE Green Gables Motel

12 km from New Zealand Defence College

Dave

NT$3,284

NT$3,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a street with shops and a hill in the background.

A home theater room with a large screen, red curtains, and wooden chairs.

A spacious restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a large potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, and a small table.

15. Finns

18.6 km from New Zealand Defence College

Francis

NT$3,082

NT$3,545 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A room with large windows overlooking a body of water, a bed with a white comforter, a striped chair, and a view of a dock with boats.

A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a fireplace, and a sofa set.

A view through a window with a sailboat model on a shelf, a bench outside, and a beach with mountains in the background.

A beach with a rocky shoreline, a white building with a red roof, and houses on a hillside.

16. Moana Lodge - Guest House

16.7 km from New Zealand Defence College

Carly

NT$2,127

NT$2,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A two-story building with a flat roof and large windows. There are potted plants and a statue in the foreground.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, and a view of a garden through a glass door.

A living room with a staircase, a dining area with pink chairs, a blue sofa, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Camellia Court Motel

14 km from New Zealand Defence College

Rodney

NT$2,651

NT$3,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lifeguard supervision, and a dolphin sculpture.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a desk, and a bed.

A modern living room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window.

18. Amethyst Court Motorlodge

16.3 km from New Zealand Defence College

Fiona

NT$2,835

NT$3,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A row of motel buildings with a parking lot in front.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, a bottle of wine, and a lattice fence with plants in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

A wooden boardwalk with picnic tables and a metal sculpture of a fish.

19. Foreshore Motor Lodge

16.4 km from New Zealand Defence College

Kathryn

NT$2,610

NT$3,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A reception area with a sign for 'TOP 10 Holiday Parks Classic Wellington' and a building entrance.

A modern living room with wooden walls, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A spacious lobby with a black leather sofa, a reception desk, a large flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.

A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a front door.

20. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

14.8 km from New Zealand Defence College

Trish

NT$1,720

NT$1,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Top New Zealand Defence College Hotel Reviews

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

8/10 Good

"Beautifully laid out room very spacious , I wish could have stayed longer , tea and coffee are absolutely are not to be missed."

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, comfortable, spacious and Contemporary."

Settlers Motor Lodge

8/10 Good

"Two day stay was successful. Quiet room location. Easy parking. Staff helpful with a water issue. Bedding clean and comfortable. Kitchen good."

Rydges Wellington Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rolm, perfect for early flight"

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

8/10 Good

"Convenient to Lambton Quay, clean and has everything you need for a few nights. Having a washing machine was great."

The Post Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location."

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

8/10 Good

"Nice beachside view. No lift to upstairs. Warm water in the shower."

Moana Lodge - Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"First hostel I’ve stayed in. You guys have set the bar high. Everything from the beds to the amenities were better than some of the hotels and I have stayed at. Thank you so much for taking care of us."

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"These guys were Lifesavers when we were stuck out in the cold after office hours they went above and beyond to make out stay incredible. It's was our first time at a top 10 afterany hotel stay and we loved it thank you so very much 💗"

Other attractions near New Zealand Defence College

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport

Explore the campus of New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Pinehill Park

Explore the great outdoors at Pinehill Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Trentham Racecourse

8.4/10 (26 reviews)

You can take time to visit Trentham Racecourse during your travels to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

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Tawai Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tawai Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Trentham Camp Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Upper Hutt at Trentham Camp Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Upper Hutt College Field

Explore the great outdoors at Upper Hutt College Field, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Moonshine Park

Explore the great outdoors at Moonshine Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Heretaunga Players

You can get tickets for a performance at Heretaunga Players on your trip to Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New Zealand Defence College?

New Zealand Defence College is located in Upper Hutt. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 20 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to New Zealand Defence College?

Located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from New Zealand Defence College, Silverstream Retreat is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices in the area include Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt and Champers Motor Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to New Zealand Defence College?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from New Zealand Defence College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New Zealand Defence College, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to New Zealand Defence College.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near New Zealand Defence College?

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What can I see and do near New Zealand Defence College?

You can enjoy live performances at Gillies Group Theatre and Heretaunga Players. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Maidstone Park, Savage Park, and Tulsa Park. Create some family memories at The Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre and Silver Stream Railway.

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Our top choices for New Zealand Defence College hotels

1. Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

2. Totara Lodge

3. Bristol Motel

4. Trentham Motel

5. Stylish Trentham Retreat

6. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

7. Silverstream Retreat

8. Boulcott Lodge

9. Ava Lodge

10. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

11. Motel 22

12. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

13. Quest Petone

14. ASURE Green Gables Motel

15. Finns

16. Moana Lodge - Guest House

17. Camellia Court Motel

18. Amethyst Court Motorlodge

19. Foreshore Motor Lodge

20. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Top New Zealand Defence College Hotel Reviews

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Settlers Motor Lodge

Rydges Wellington Airport

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

The Post Hotel

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Moana Lodge - Guest House

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Other attractions near New Zealand Defence College

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport

Pinehill Park

Trentham Racecourse

Tawai Park

Trentham Camp Golf Course

Upper Hutt College Field

Moonshine Park

Heretaunga Players

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