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

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

1. Ava Lodge

Petone, 2.2 km from The Dowse

Sarah

S$124

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

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

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 2.6 km from The Dowse

Eric

S$132

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern hotel corridor with a tiled wall, a staircase, and a carpeted floor.

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.

3. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1.6 km from The Dowse

Steve

S$139

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

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.

4. Motel 22

0.7 km from The Dowse

Ceyhan

S$102

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

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

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

5. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 km from The Dowse

Michaella

S$117

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.5 km from The Dowse

Andrew

S$118

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Quest Petone

Petone, 2.7 km from The Dowse

Bridget

S$105

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 1.4 km from The Dowse

Dave

S$152

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A modern living room with two blue patterned sofas, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a staircase.

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

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

9. Camellia Court Motel

0.8 km from The Dowse

Rodney

S$113

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A building with a brick facade, a covered porch, and a parking lot.

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

S$121

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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

S$77

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A modern kitchen with a sink, microwave, kettle, and stove.

12. Champers Motor Inn

0.7 km from The Dowse

Richard

S$74

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A street view with a row of buildings, a parked car, and a clear sky.

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.

13. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from The Dowse

Nicola

S$89

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 small, well-lit kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and cabinets. There is a window with sheer curtains and a vase with flowers on the windowsill.

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

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Luciano

S$74

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a countertop with a trash bin.

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

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Merv

S$75

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area with sofas, and a large 'QUEST' sign on the wall.

A modern living room with a Nespresso machine, a bookshelf, and large windows with blinds.

A modern hallway with an elevator, a reception desk with a floral arrangement, and a digital display.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a door leading to a sitting area.

16. Quest 256 Lambton

13.4 km from The Dowse

Shelley

S$92

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern dining area with a wooden table and two dark blue chairs with a unique design.

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.

17. Airport Stays

14.7 km from The Dowse

Kate

S$132

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A window with a grid pattern, through which a building with a modern design and a flat roof is visible.

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

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

18. The Intrepid Hotel

14 km from The Dowse

Kelly

S$158

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small kitchenette, and a walk-in closet.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

A mirror with a black frame, a potted plant with broad leaves, and a brick wall.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

19. The Cobbler Hotel

13.9 km from The Dowse

Tamara

S$103

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOJOURN' sign, multiple floors, and a mix of window styles.

A room with large windows, a view of greenery outside, and a chair in the foreground.

A dining area with a table set for two, a window with curtains, and a bed in the background.

20. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

14.1 km from The Dowse

Norman

S$117

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Dowse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ava Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 408 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade	9.6 Exceptional 638 reviews	View
Boulcott Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Motel 22	9.4 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt	9.2 Wonderful 198 reviews	View

Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

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."

Motel 22

10/10 Excellent

"Room very clean, quiet & had everything we required. Check in was easy & staff very helpful. Nice having the slippers available. Would definitely stay again."

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

8/10 Good

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

Boulcott Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

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 💗"

Ava Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Will stay again"

Avana Suites

8/10 Good

" entry from road coming from north, confusing . went in wrong entrance way. took a long time to get hot water, otherwise good service."

Foreshore Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosts tidy clean and close to All amenities"

Champers Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Other attractions near The Dowse

Dowse Art Museum

8.0/10 (26 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Dowse Art Museum during your travels in Lower Hutt. Visit 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 enjoy retail therapy at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your stay in 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. Visit 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 stop at 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 browsing the exhibits at Maori Treasures in 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, take a look at the 15 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveller 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 should I expect to find close to The Dowse?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to The Dowse.

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 Matiu - Somes Island, East Harbour Regional Park or Belmont 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 transport options, seeing the area around The Dowse is easy. To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Lower Hutt Waterloo Interchange Station. You can catch a ferry from the port.

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Our top choices for The Dowse hotels

1. Ava Lodge

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

3. Boulcott Lodge

4. Motel 22

5. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

6. Carnmore Hotel 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. Quest 256 Lambton

17. Airport Stays

18. The Intrepid Hotel

19. The Cobbler Hotel

20. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

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Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

Settlers Motor Lodge

Motel 22

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Boulcott Lodge

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Ava Lodge

Avana Suites

Foreshore Motor Lodge

Champers Motor Inn

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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