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A large white building with multiple balconies and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of greenery.

A sign for 'Wallacerville House & Motor Lodge' with a brick wall and decorative elements.

A spacious banquet hall with multiple tables, ceiling fans, and large windows.

1. Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

Wallaceville, 1.5 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Laila

£67

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A parking lot with two cars, a building with multiple doors, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a bulletin board with various notices, potted plants, and a desk with a computer.

A modern outdoor patio with a wooden table and benches, surrounded by a well-maintained hedge and a building with large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

2. Totara Lodge

Trentham, 0.4 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Ryan

£81

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a microwave, and a fire extinguisher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact, well-lit room with a kitchenette, a bed with grey bedding, and a small table.

A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof, a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, and a door marked with the number 8.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a glass shelf, a comfortable bed with a dark-colored duvet, a small round ottoman, and a cozy seating area with a cushioned chair.

3. Trentham Motel

Silverstream, 0.4 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Tim

£59

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

4. Stylish Trentham Retreat

Trentham, 1.5 mi from New Zealand Defence College

£57

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A motor lodge with a sign indicating vacancy.

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

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

5. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

9.9 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Eric

£69

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A stone wall with a view of a lush green landscape and hills in the background.

A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator, sink, and bar stools. The room has wooden beams on the ceiling and large windows.

A reception area with a stone pillar, wooden ceiling, and large windows.

A spacious living area with a brown leather sofa, a white round coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

6. Silverstream Retreat

2.3 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Sarah

£75

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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 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.

7. Boulcott Lodge

7.3 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Ross

£78

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

7.5 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Dave

£90

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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.

9. Ava Lodge

9.7 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Sarah

£70

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

10. Motel 22

8.5 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Hirini

£72

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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 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.

11. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

8.5 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Moss

£70

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

12. Quest Petone

10 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Bridget

£69

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a street with shops and a hill in the background.

A home theater room with a large screen, red curtains, and wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, two armchairs, a coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, and a small table.

13. Finns

11.5 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Francis

£80

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A room with large windows overlooking a body of water, a bed with a white comforter, a striped chair, and a view of a dock with boats.

A beach with a rocky shoreline, a white building with a red roof, and houses on a hillside.

A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a staircase leading down to the beach.

A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a fireplace, and a sofa set.

14. Moana Lodge - Guest House

10.4 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Bonnita

£55

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

15. Camellia Court Motel

8.7 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Rodney

£74

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lifeguard supervision, and a dolphin sculpture.

A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, surrounded by houses and greenery.

A modern living room with a dining table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window.

16. Amethyst Court Motorlodge

10.2 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Steven

£80

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

17. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

9.2 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Trish

£44

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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.

18. Foreshore Motor Lodge

10.2 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Kathryn

£74

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A residential street with a house featuring a white facade and green shutters, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.

A two-story building with a balcony and large windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a kettle. There are wooden stools and a red chair. The kitchen leads to a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

19. Bucket Tree Lodge

11.2 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Georgina

£69

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant hills.

A conference room with long tables, chairs, a whiteboard, and a projector screen.

A room with a television on a stand, a bed, a door leading to another room, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a red lamp on each table, a red and black abstract painting on the wall, and a white pillow on the bed.

20. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

10.3 mi from New Zealand Defence College

Timothy

£75

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Top New Zealand Defence College Hotel Reviews

Moana Lodge - Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy beds !!"

Quest Petone

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

10/10 Excellent

"Thankyou for returning my work clothes so quickly. I am grateful. Also thankyou for a comfortable stay."

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

8/10 Good

"Nice room"

The Post Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I would love to come back for another visit. Absolute enjoyed my stay at The post hotel"

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

8/10 Good

"A great modern well appointed Motel with uninterrupted views from some rooms over the beach and Harbour. The only drawback was no lift so we had to carry our bags up the stairs as i had a room with a great view."

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed my stay at Gilmer"

Rydges Wellington

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful, pleasant staff. Great location for government buildings and some of the university campus. Spa pool a welcome sight after a long day of walking!"

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

8/10 Good

"The shower room is clogged"

Other attractions near New Zealand Defence College

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport

Enjoy the student vibe at New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Pinehill Park

Explore the great outdoors at Pinehill Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Trentham Racecourse

8.4/10 (26 reviews)

You can take time to visit Trentham Racecourse during your travels to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

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Tawai Park

Explore the great outdoors at Tawai Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Trentham Camp Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Upper Hutt at Trentham Camp Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Upper Hutt College Field

Explore the great outdoors at Upper Hutt College Field, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Moonshine Park

Explore the great outdoors at Moonshine Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Heretaunga Players

You can enjoy a show at Heretaunga Players during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New Zealand Defence College?

New Zealand Defence College is located in Upper Hutt. Travellers like this welcoming area for its restaurants. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to New Zealand Defence College?

Located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from New Zealand Defence College, Silverstream Retreat is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options around the area include Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt and Champers Motor Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to New Zealand Defence College?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from New Zealand Defence College.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New Zealand Defence College, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near New Zealand Defence College.

What can I see and do near New Zealand Defence College?

You can enjoy live performances at Gillies Group Theatre and Heretaunga Players. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Maidstone Park, Oxford Park and Harcourt Park. You can enjoy nature at Birchville Park, Pinehill Park or Tawai Park.

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Our top choices for New Zealand Defence College hotels

1. Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

2. Totara Lodge

3. Trentham Motel

4. Stylish Trentham Retreat

5. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

6. Silverstream Retreat

7. Boulcott Lodge

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

9. Ava Lodge

10. Motel 22

11. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

12. Quest Petone

13. Finns

14. Moana Lodge - Guest House

15. Camellia Court Motel

16. Amethyst Court Motorlodge

17. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

18. Foreshore Motor Lodge

19. Bucket Tree Lodge

20. 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

Top New Zealand Defence College Hotel Reviews

Moana Lodge - Guest House

Quest Petone

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Post Hotel

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Rydges Wellington

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Other attractions near New Zealand Defence College

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport

Pinehill Park

Trentham Racecourse

Tawai Park

Trentham Camp Golf Course

Upper Hutt College Field

Moonshine Park

Heretaunga Players

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