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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

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

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

A compact kitchen with built-in appliances, open shelving, and a dishwasher.

1. Ava Lodge

Petone, 2.2 km from The Dowse

Sarah

NT$2,514

NT$2,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a window with curtains.

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

2. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.5 km from The Dowse

Dave

NT$2,525

NT$2,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a painting, and a view of the outdoors.

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

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

3. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 2.6 km from The Dowse

Eric

NT$2,783

NT$3,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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.

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

4. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1.6 km from The Dowse

Steve

NT$2,969

NT$3,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a small round table, and a bed with a white headboard.

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.

5. Motel 22

0.7 km from The Dowse

Rosemary

NT$2,214

NT$2,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

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

6. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 km from The Dowse

Reynaldo

NT$2,505

NT$2,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 coastal town with houses, a mountain, and the sea.

7. Quest Petone

Petone, 2.7 km from The Dowse

Mike

NT$2,267

NT$2,607 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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

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.

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

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

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 1.4 km from The Dowse

Dave

NT$3,265

NT$3,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

9. Camellia Court Motel

0.8 km from The Dowse

Nicole

NT$2,733

NT$3,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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.

10. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 3 km from The Dowse

Kathryn

NT$2,634

NT$3,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A cozy room with wooden walls, a bed with pillows, a sofa, and a television.

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.

11. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gracefield, 2.8 km from The Dowse

Trish

NT$2,043

NT$2,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A building entrance with a staircase leading to a second floor, a garage with a red car, and a sign indicating a car rental service.

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

A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A covered outdoor area with a tree, a brick wall, and a car parked in the background.

12. Champers Motor Inn

0.7 km from The Dowse

"The worst motel I’ve stayed in for ages. Untidy property; unhelpful manager; staff behaving badly (called police when my autistic son was unwell instead of just checking in on us); mould on shower curtain; radiator heating not working. And the ONLY place to take a $100 bond from me on my entire 8 night trip. Super slow process to get my cash back Highly NOT recommended Stay away! It’s cheap for a reason. Yuk."

Mark

NT$1,695

NT$1,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window.

A multi-story motel with a balcony on the second floor, a satellite dish, and a sign indicating a Sky Decoder room.

A covered outdoor area with a glass railing, stone pillars, and tables with chairs.

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

13. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from The Dowse

Sanjay

NT$1,996

NT$2,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A two-story building with a bay window, a porch, and a sign that reads "The House."

A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, featuring white cabinetry and a tiled backsplash.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

A covered outdoor area with a fire hose sign, two wooden chairs, and a door with a number 11 sign.

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Luciano

NT$1,713

NT$1,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A row of white buildings with grey roofs, arranged in a street with a clear sky.

A building with a white facade and a tree in front.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A reception area with a red counter, a brick wall, a window with a view of the street, and a small bookshelf.

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Merv

NT$1,687

NT$1,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with a kettle, a black organizer with various items, and a yellow towel in a drawer.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a contact number, and the name 'Airport Stays' indicating a Wellington accommodation.

A modern hotel room with a compact kitchenette, a grey carpet, a wooden desk, and a grey chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

16. Airport Stays

14.7 km from The Dowse

Kate

NT$3,078

NT$3,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and decorative elements.

A building with a neon sign that reads "THE INTERCITY."

A bathroom with a dark tiled wall, a round mirror, a sink, and a yellow shower curtain.

A hotel room with a NASA Gemini mural on the wall, a bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

17. The Intrepid Hotel

14 km from The Dowse

Kelly

NT$3,337

NT$3,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern living room with a marble fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative shelf with plants and vases.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a mirror.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying "SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS" signage, a vase with white flowers, and a wooden panel backdrop.

A modern lobby with a central staircase, seating area, and pendant lighting.

18. Sofitel Wellington

13.2 km from The Dowse

Timothy

NT$3,965

NT$4,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A reception area with a reception desk, two armchairs, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and abstract paintings on the wall.

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

15 km from The Dowse

Rebecca

NT$2,589

NT$2,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of a cityscape through the window.

A multi-story building with a prominent 'SHARP' sign at the top.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

20. Liberty Apartment Hotel

13.9 km from The Dowse

Rachel

NT$1,876

NT$2,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to The Dowse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ava Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 408 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade	9.6 Exceptional 640 reviews	View
Boulcott Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Motel 22	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

10/10 Excellent

"A great hotel for family stays, the room was perfect with separate bedroom with 2 single beds for our kids and enough of a kitchen to satisfy our needs. The hotel is quiet and well located just off the end of the Petone restaurant strip and across the road from the beach."

Motel 22

10/10 Excellent

"Great motel and location."

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

10/10 Excellent

"Had Ants crawling in the cereal"

Quest Petone

10/10 Excellent

"After a freezing week in hamilton, this place was a godsend. Warm with all the amenities you need when your on the road. All good."

Camellia Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was big, clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Best place I've stayed for the price recently."

Avana Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very Clean ,well maintained,spacious rooms with all facilities & all amenities with sufficient parking for larger 4wd vehicles with roof boxes. Very friendly, supportive and cooperative staff, Best part i liked was the Bond system,instant cash refund on departure."

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."

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."

Boulcott Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Other attractions near The Dowse

Dowse Art Museum

8.0/10 (26 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

7.6/10 (13 reviews)

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Lower Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Riddiford Gardens

After visiting Riddiford Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lower Hutt.

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Queensgate Shopping Centre

8.4/10 (110 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.

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Hutt River Trail

You can take time to visit Hutt River Trail during your travels to Lower Hutt.

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Wellington City Walkways

8.4/10 (44 reviews)

You can take time to visit Wellington City Walkways during your travels to Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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City to Sea Bridge

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lower Hutt with a trip to City to Sea Bridge. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Maori Treasures

7.2/10 (30 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maori Treasures during your trip to Lower Hutt. Discover the charming cafes and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Dowse?

The Dowse is located in a welcoming area of Lower Hutt known for its top museums and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 15 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to The Dowse?

Adjacent to The Dowse, Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good options close by include The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt and Champers Motor Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to The Dowse?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The Dowse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Dowse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to The Dowse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Dowse?

For more details about updating your stay near The Dowse or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near The Dowse?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Dowse Art Museum and Maori Treasures. You can wander around Belmont Regional Park, Matiu - Somes Island, or East Harbour Regional Park if you want a dose of fresh air. You can enjoy nature at Petone Foreshore, Wellington City Walkways, or Fraser Park.

How can I get to The Dowse?

With so many transportation options, seeing all of the area near The Dowse is easy. If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Lower Hutt Waterloo Interchange Station. You can cross the water on a ferry from the port.

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Our top choices for The Dowse hotels

1. Ava Lodge

2. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

3. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4. Boulcott Lodge

5. Motel 22

6. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

7. Quest Petone

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

9. Camellia Court Motel

10. Foreshore Motor Lodge

11. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

12. Champers Motor Inn

13. Avana Suites

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

16. Airport Stays

17. The Intrepid Hotel

18. Sofitel Wellington

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

20. Liberty Apartment Hotel

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Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Motel 22

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Quest Petone

Camellia Court Motel

Avana Suites

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Settlers Motor Lodge

Boulcott Lodge

Other attractions near The Dowse

Dowse Art Museum

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

Riddiford Gardens

Queensgate Shopping Centre

Hutt River Trail

Wellington City Walkways

City to Sea Bridge

Maori Treasures

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