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

1. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.3 mi from The Dowse

Dave

£69

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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 compact kitchen with built-in appliances, open shelving, and a dishwasher.

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

2. Ava Lodge

Petone, 1.4 mi from The Dowse

Sarah

£68

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 room with two blue armchairs, a small glass table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

3. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

Petone, 1.6 mi from The Dowse

Eric

£78

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 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.

4. Boulcott Lodge

Boulcott, 1 mi from The Dowse

Steve

£80

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 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.

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

5. Motel 22

0.4 mi from The Dowse

Ceyhan

£61

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Hutt Central, 0.2 mi from The Dowse

Reynaldo

£68

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

7. Quest Petone

Petone, 1.6 mi from The Dowse

Mike

£56

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

8. ASURE Green Gables Motel

Boulcott, 0.9 mi from The Dowse

Dave

£89

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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.

9. Camellia Court Motel

0.5 mi from The Dowse

Nicole

£67

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 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.

10. Foreshore Motor Lodge

Petone, 1.8 mi from The Dowse

Kathryn

£72

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

11. Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gracefield, 1.7 mi from The Dowse

Trish

£44

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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.

12. Champers Motor Inn

0.5 mi 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

£45

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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 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.

13. Avana Suites

Petone, 1.4 mi from The Dowse

Sanjay

£51

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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.

14. Settlers Motor Lodge

Petone, 1.5 mi from The Dowse

Luciano

£43

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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.

15. Midway Pacifica Lodge

Petone, 1.5 mi from The Dowse

Merv

£43

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 bar area with a glass display case of pastries and a seating area with booths and tables.

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

16. Rydges Wellington Airport

9.5 mi from The Dowse

£89

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 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 hotel entrance with a glass door, a contact number, and the name 'Airport Stays' indicating a Wellington accommodation.

17. Airport Stays

9.2 mi from The Dowse

Kate

£82

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. The Intrepid Hotel

8.7 mi from The Dowse

Kelly

£85

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table, a desk with a laptop, and a potted plant.

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

9.3 mi from The Dowse

Sarah

£66

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

20. Sofitel Wellington

8.2 mi from The Dowse

Timothy

£108

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Dowse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt	9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
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

Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

Motel 22

10/10 Excellent

"Great motel and location."

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

10/10 Excellent

"Had Ants crawling in the cereal"

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."

Avana Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very Clean ,well maintained,spacious rooms with all facilities & all amenities with sufficient parking for larger 4wd vehicles with roof boxes. Very friendly, supportive and cooperative staff, Best part i liked was the Bond system,instant cash refund on departure."

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"

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"

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 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. Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

2. Ava Lodge

3. BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4. Boulcott Lodge

5. Motel 22

6. The Sebel Wellington 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. Rydges Wellington Airport

17. Airport Stays

18. The Intrepid Hotel

19. Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford

20. Sofitel Wellington

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Top The Dowse Hotel Reviews

Motel 22

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Camellia Court Motel

Avana Suites

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

Boulcott Lodge

Peaceful Stay | Near CBD & Queensgate

Champers Motor Inn

Dog-friendly Home in Waterloo

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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