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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 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.

1. Motel 22

0.7 km from The Dowse

Hirini

฿2,364

฿2,719 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

2. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 km from The Dowse

Michaella

฿2,661

฿3,060 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

3. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1.6 km from The Dowse

Steve

฿3,341

฿3,843 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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

A restaurant named 'The Angus' with a covered entrance and a glass facade.

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

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

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.5 km from The Dowse

Andrew

฿2,696

฿3,100 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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 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.

5. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 3 km from The Dowse

Kathryn

฿2,812

฿3,233 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

6. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gracefield, 2.8 km from The Dowse

Trish

฿1,817

฿2,090 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 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 hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a desk, and a window with curtains.

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

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

7. Champers Motor Inn

0.7 km from The Dowse

Richard

฿1,807

฿2,079 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

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

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

8. Avana Suites

Petone, 2.3 km from The Dowse

Nicola

฿2,131

฿2,451 total

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

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 two-story building with a bay window and a balcony.

9. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Luciano

฿1,829

฿2,103 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

10. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 2.4 km from The Dowse

Merv

฿1,801

฿2,071 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

11. Quest 256 Lambton

13.4 km from The Dowse

Shelley

฿2,208

฿2,539 total

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

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

12. Airport Stays

14.7 km from The Dowse

Kate

฿3,296

฿3,790 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 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.

13. The Intrepid Hotel

14 km from The Dowse

Kelly

฿2,807

฿3,228 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a book and a plant, and a window with curtains.

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

14. Rydges Wellington Airport

15.2 km from The Dowse

Aisla

฿3,776

฿4,343 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting. There is a leather sofa with cushions and a small wooden table.

15. The Cobbler Hotel

13.9 km from The Dowse

Tamara

฿2,710

฿3,117 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

16. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

15 km from The Dowse

Jennifer

฿2,959

฿3,402 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

17. Sofitel Wellington

13.2 km from The Dowse

Bekah

฿4,212

฿4,844 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a laptop, and a notepad.

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.

18. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

14.1 km from The Dowse

Norman

฿2,661

฿3,060 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A reception desk with a computer, phone, and desk lamp. There is a reception area with a sign that reads "RECEPTION" and a window with a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of buildings through large windows.

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

A room with a large window overlooking a marina with boats, a wooden desk, and a blue pillow.

19. Ohtel Wellington

13.3 km from The Dowse

Julian

฿3,648

฿4,195 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a large window with a city view, and a skylight.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a fireplace, built-in shelves, a flat-screen TV, and a comfortable seating area.

20. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

13.6 km from The Dowse

Gayle

฿2,468

฿2,838 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Dowse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Motel 22	9.4 Exceptional 16 reviews	View
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt	9.2 Wonderful 197 reviews	View
Boulcott Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews	View
Foreshore Motor Lodge	8.4 Very good 391 reviews	View

Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

8/10 Good

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

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

8/10 Good

"Shopping mall a short walk away."

Boulcott Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

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"

Midway Pacifica Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything you need right there and very clean and tidy "

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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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 14 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 14 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 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 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. Motel 22

2. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

3. Boulcott Lodge

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

5. Foreshore Motor Lodge

6. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

7. Champers Motor Inn

8. Avana Suites

9. Settlers Motor Lodge

10. Midway Pacifica Lodge

11. Quest 256 Lambton

12. Airport Stays

13. The Intrepid Hotel

14. Rydges Wellington Airport

15. The Cobbler Hotel

16. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

17. Sofitel Wellington

18. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Ghuznee

19. Ohtel Wellington

20. TRYP by Wyndham Wellington, Tory Street

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Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Boulcott Lodge

Ava Lodge

Avana Suites

Foreshore Motor Lodge

Champers Motor Inn

Midway Pacifica Lodge

Other attractions near The Dowse

Dowse Art Museum

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

Riddiford Gardens

Queensgate Shopping Centre

Wellington City Walkways

City to Sea Bridge

Maori Treasures

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