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Ava Lodge

4.5 star property

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Exterior
Studio (Super-King Studio) | Private kitchen
Property grounds
Studio (Super-King Studio)
Front of property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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42-44 Cuba St, Petone, Lower Hutt, 5012
  • Place, Petone Foreshore
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolton Street Cemetery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensgate Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio (Super-King Studio)

Studio (Super-King Studio)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio (King Studio)

Studio (King Studio)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Spa Studio)

Studio (Spa Studio)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment) | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Apartment)

  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio (Queen Studio)

Studio (Queen Studio)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio (Queen Studio) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Studio (Queen Studio)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Lower Hutt

With a stay at Ava Lodge in Lower Hutt (Petone), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Queensgate Shopping Centre and 10 minutes from Wellington Cable Car. .This luxury aparthotel is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Interislander Ferry Terminal and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Sky Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Petone Foreshore - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bolton Street Cemetery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Truby King House & Garden - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Queensgate Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Ava Station - 14 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hook - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buddha Stix - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Bean - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Butcher & Brewer - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Caffiend - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Ava Lodge

Luxury aparthotel units with kitchenettes, near Queensgate Shopping Centre
Ava Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in August 2023.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Cot: NZD 30 per night

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 20 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Recycling
  • Renovated - August 2023
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Soundproofing
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Ava Lodge Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge
Ava Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge Aparthotel
Ava Lodge Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge Aparthotel Lower Hutt

Ava Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 394 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Modern, clean comfortable room. Had everything we needed for our overnight stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The litter rooms were comfortable and clean. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and front of house. great facilities, good pressure shower, simple kitchenette, plus a coffee machine. TV even had sky channels. The lodge has internet access. Air conditioning unit in room also. keeps it cool,(or hot) Easy commute to the food and restaurants and shopping complex, short drive to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANJA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great modern rooms have everything. Free laundry and the manger was super nice. Also, easy communication before arrival as we were not sure what time we would get there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming. This is the thirdctime i have stayed at ava. The provide everything that i need. I hope the new owners continue thr good service. This is always my go to when i go to lower hutt and need some accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It met our expectations, bigtime!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the cat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t go back only because it was quite unfriendly. But the place itself was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice hotel.

Nice hotel. Spacious room, clean, kitchen well equipped. Large shower and comfortable bed. Walked to restaurant and convenient store.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Murray

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clesn, great location, would absolutely recommend to friend or family member.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to Jackson Street. Well thought out rooms. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before and always get a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Murray

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stay at Ava all the time for my job... No issues a very good hotel...
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good parking and facility
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely property, been staying here for years…..I will say that the new owners/operators are a real hit & miss…… sometimes you get a smile but most times you don’t. Certainly don’t feel as welcome as previous owners…… that made this place….. struggling to want to stay again….
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makao

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and outlook, superb facilities and lovely staff and atmosphere. We’re coming back and we’re so excited about Petone too it’s gorgeous and fabulous shopping and high quality cafes!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023