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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.

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

1. Ava Lodge

Petone, 2.2 km from The Dowse

Sarah

₩105,803

₩121,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

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

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 2.6 km from The Dowse

Eric

₩117,120

₩134,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

3. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1.6 km from The Dowse

Steve

₩124,951

₩143,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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.

4. Motel 22

0.7 km from The Dowse

Rosemary

₩93,631

₩107,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A banquet hall with round tables, white tablecloths, and chairs with green sashes.

5. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.5 km from The Dowse

Dave

₩102,107

₩117,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

6. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 km from The Dowse

Reynaldo

₩105,408

₩121,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

7. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 1.4 km from The Dowse

Dave

₩137,404

₩158,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

8. Quest Petone

Petone, 2.7 km from The Dowse

Mike

₩97,164

₩111,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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.

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

9. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 3 km from The Dowse

Kathryn

₩111,281

₩127,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

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

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

10. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gracefield, 2.8 km from The Dowse

Trish

₩93,565

₩107,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

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

11. 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

₩71,322

₩82,020 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 kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

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

12. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from The Dowse

Sanjay

₩84,405

₩97,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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.

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

13. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Luciano

₩72,431

₩83,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

14. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Merv

₩71,319

₩82,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned wall and carpeted floor.

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.

15. Quest 256 Lambton

13.4 km from The Dowse

Lavina.

₩95,501

₩109,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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."

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

16. The Intrepid Hotel

14 km from The Dowse

Kelly

₩151,575

₩174,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

17. Airport Stays

14.7 km from The Dowse

Claire

₩119,082

₩136,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with the name 'RYDGES' prominently displayed. It features multiple floors with large windows and a flat roof.

A bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

A modern interior with a large decorative wall, a wooden partition, and a seating area with chairs.

18. Rydges Wellington Airport

15.2 km from The Dowse

₩142,634

₩164,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

A modern hotel with a prominent 'SOFITEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

19. Sofitel Wellington

13.2 km from The Dowse

Timothy

₩166,847

₩191,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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 wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There are hanging lights and a kitchen area visible in the background.

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

20. The Cobbler Hotel

13.9 km from The Dowse

Tamara

₩161,604

₩185,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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 640 reviews	View
Boulcott Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Motel 22	9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	9.2 Wonderful 12 reviews	View

Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

8/10 Good

"It’s fine for what it is. A bit old school in standard but clean. Karen who works the front desk was super helpful. The mall is literally across the road which is so convenient."

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."

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."

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."

Boulcott Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Ava Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Will stay again"

Foreshore Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hosts tidy clean and close to All amenities"

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. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

3. Boulcott Lodge

4. Motel 22

5. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

6. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

7. ASURE Green Gables Motel

8. Quest Petone

9. Foreshore Motor Lodge

10. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

11. Champers Motor Inn

12. Avana Suites

13. Settlers Motor Lodge

14. Midway Pacifica Lodge

15. Quest 256 Lambton

16. The Intrepid Hotel

17. Airport Stays

18. Rydges Wellington Airport

19. Sofitel Wellington

20. The Cobbler Hotel

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Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Motel 22

Quest Petone

Camellia Court Motel

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Boulcott Lodge

Ava Lodge

Foreshore Motor 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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