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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 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.

1. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.2 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Michaella

£69

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 1.6 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Eric

£79

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Steve

£82

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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 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.

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Andrew

£70

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

5. Quest Petone

Petone, 1.6 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Bridget

£68

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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.

6. Camellia Court Motel

0.5 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Rodney

£76

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

7. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 1.8 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Kathryn

£73

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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 spacious lobby with a black leather sofa, a reception desk, a large flat-screen TV, and a wooden floor.

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

8. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gracefield, 1.8 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Trish

£44

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 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 modern kitchen with a sink, microwave, kettle, and stove.

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

9. Champers Motor Inn

0.4 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Richard

£48

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

10. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 1.5 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Luciano

£44

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

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

11. Avana Suites

Petone, 1.4 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Nicola

£51

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

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

12. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 1.5 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Merv

£46

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Quest 256 Lambton

8.3 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Shelley

£61

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 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.

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

14. The Intrepid Hotel

8.7 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Kelly

£93

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

15. Airport Stays

9.2 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Kate

£78

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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 wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a martini glass.

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

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

16. Rydges Wellington Airport

9.5 mi from Dowse Art Museum

£98

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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.

17. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

9.3 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Jennifer

£75

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

18. The Cobbler Hotel

8.6 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Tamara

£70

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 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.

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

19. Sofitel Wellington

8.2 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Bekah

£109

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

20. Liberty Apartment Hotel

8.6 mi from Dowse Art Museum

Caitlyn

£46

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Dowse Art Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt	9.2 Wonderful 197 reviews	View
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade	9.6 Exceptional 638 reviews	View
Boulcott Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 361 reviews	View
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	8.8 Excellent 5 reviews	View
Quest Petone	9.0 Wonderful 680 reviews	View

Top Dowse Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Boulcott Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

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."

Stylish Petone Villa Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Clean-had everything needed. Windows squealed with strong wind. Beds too firm for seniors and could really use a soft mattress topper as an option. Really appreciated central heating in winter. Would definitely stay again."

Peaceful Stay | Near CBD & Queensgate

8/10 Good

"Very convenient place to stay. Walking distance to centre of town and next to major rail & bus link. Warm & light."

Champers Motor Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Dog-friendly Home in Waterloo

10/10 Excellent

"Really lovely home. Had everything we needed and more. Warm house and nice beds. Loved having the fire going for a rainy windy weekend in Wellington. Thanks again for having us"

Ariki Serenade House: 2BR Peaceful Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for everything in the Hutt Valley - easy to get to Wellington by car. Clean and tidy. Comfortable beds. Quiet. Needs an instruction manual - where are the bins (what goes in what), how TV, Oven. Micro etc work."

Zen Den | Peaceful Retreat Near Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"All in all a great experience, clear communication at all stages of booking and checking in . A small very tidy modern unit which suited our week long stay in Wellington. Handy to all services such as Queensgate Mall and bus and train station. Only a few minutes from Petone dinning options and experiences in Jacksons Street. On street parking was never a problem. Would certainly recommend and use this unit again."

Pomare cosy bush cabin 850m from Hi-way2 exit, w/i terrace&sea view, 2km-city

8/10 Good

"Host is amazing. Rooms clean and deck space. Great stay thankyou"

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7.6/10 (13 reviews)

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The Dowse

7.4/10 (23 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Dowse in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Riddiford Gardens

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Queensgate Shopping Centre

8.4/10 (110 reviews)

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Wellington City Walkways

8.4/10 (44 reviews)

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City to Sea Bridge

7.2/10 (9 reviews)

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Maori Treasures

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dowse Art Museum?

Dowse Art Museum 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.

What's the best hotel to stay near Dowse Art Museum?

Adjacent to Dowse Art Museum, 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 within a short distance include The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt and Champers Motor Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Dowse Art Museum?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Dowse Art Museum.

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

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Dowse Art Museum.

What can I see and do near Dowse Art Museum?

Local parks like Belmont Regional Park, Matiu - Somes Island and East Harbour Regional Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Petone Foreshore, Wellington City Walkways and Fraser Park. You might plan a visit to Hutt River Trail or Percy Scenic Reserve while you're in the area.

How can I get to Dowse Art Museum?

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of the area near Dowse Art Museum 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 local port.

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Our top choices for Dowse Art Museum hotels

1. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

2. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

3. Boulcott Lodge

4. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

5. Quest Petone

6. Camellia Court Motel

7. Foreshore Motor Lodge

8. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

9. Champers Motor Inn

10. Settlers Motor Lodge

11. Avana Suites

12. Midway Pacifica Lodge

13. Quest 256 Lambton

14. The Intrepid Hotel

15. Airport Stays

16. Rydges Wellington Airport

17. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

18. The Cobbler Hotel

19. Sofitel Wellington

20. Liberty Apartment Hotel

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Top Dowse Art Museum Hotel Reviews

Boulcott Lodge

Avana Suites

Stylish Petone Villa Stay

Peaceful Stay | Near CBD & Queensgate

Champers Motor Inn

Dog-friendly Home in Waterloo

Ariki Serenade House: 2BR Peaceful Stay

Zen Den | Peaceful Retreat Near Wellington

Pomare cosy bush cabin 850m from Hi-way2 exit, w/i terrace&sea view, 2km-city

Other attractions near Dowse Art Museum

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

The Dowse

Riddiford Gardens

Queensgate Shopping Centre

Wellington City Walkways

City to Sea Bridge

Maori Treasures

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