Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available onsite. It is an on-site parking facility.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 5.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 20, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Levin, within a 5-minute drive of Levin Public Gardens and Levin Racecourse. It is 1.9 km from Lake Horowhenua and 4.1 km from Ohau Wines.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Totara Lodge Motel

What guests think

Totara Lodge Motel earns praise for clean, spacious, and comfortable rooms, warm and helpful hosts, and a quiet, convenient location within walking distance of shops and dining in Levin, offering good value for short stays and road trips.

Rooms are older in style, with dated or tired furnishings mentioned by several guests. Pet-friendly policies were appreciated by travelers with dogs. Expect a straightforward stopover in a quiet spot.

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Facilities

Several guests appreciated the pet-friendly policy, with dogs welcomed. Little else about on-site facilities was mentioned.

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Heather

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our unit was sparkling clean and comfortable, and well equipped. The host was so kind and welcoming - pre-heated the room for us and allowed our dog to stay. Great value for money and highly recommended.

10

Nathalie

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

lovely motel and staff, dog made welcome

8

Jo

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older style, but clean and spacious. Handy to shops. We needed dog friendly accomodation and this was very adequate. Thankyou.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are repeatedly described as clean, tidy, and sometimes spotless or sparkling. There was an isolated comment about stale smoke in reception, but units themselves were clean.

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Heather

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our unit was sparkling clean and comfortable, and well equipped. The host was so kind and welcoming - pre-heated the room for us and allowed our dog to stay. Great value for money and highly recommended.

10

Jessica

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely gem of a place. Check in was easy, the room was spotless and comfortable, and the owner was lovely. The beds were so comfy, we joked that we’d take them with us. Oh, and there is a cat who was the highlight for myself and my friends (all kitten fosterers). Highly recommended if you find yourself in Levin.

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Sharon

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Totara Lodge was a good choice for our one night stay in Levin. It is in a quiet location just to the west of the main street, and in easy walking distance to dining options and supermarkets. The room had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Can recommend the local Som Thum Thai on the main street if you’re looking for a quick meal (good food, licensed, good service).

10

Kelly

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely property lovely and clean warm and right in a convenient place with all shops and supermarkets close by. Very friendly owner would highly recommend to anyone wanting stay in Levin 😊

10

Tim

Jan 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable and clean.

10

Trent

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy, plus spacious room.

8

Stuart

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Reception smelled of stale cigarette smoke but have to say the unit was clean and didn't smell. Retro feel to it.

10

Anthony

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

At check in I was greeted with a warm welcome from Bo and Jane. The room was large and although dated was clean and functional. The motel is located in a quiet street close to supermarkets, restaurants and bars.

8

Pat

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and efficient staff. Quiet location. Ckean and had everythingni needed for a noghts accommodation.

8

Lorrena

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and comfortable. I would stay there again

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable with the essentials, though decor is older and some furnishings feel dated. Many also noted a quiet environment.

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Sharon

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Totara Lodge was a good choice for our one night stay in Levin. It is in a quiet location just to the west of the main street, and in easy walking distance to dining options and supermarkets. The room had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Can recommend the local Som Thum Thai on the main street if you’re looking for a quick meal (good food, licensed, good service).

8

Tove

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and easy access for a quick overnight traveler. Older building with maybe long term residents in other rooms. But still quiet and easy to access room and have privacy. It's off the main road on a corner in a residential neighborhood.

8

Ritchie

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet

8

Donna

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel but very good location suited my needs. Quiet and comfortable. Great service. I was late checking in and they left the key in the room and turned on the lights for me.

10

Gaille

Mar 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really well appointed , spacious, comfortable unit. Nicest unit I stayed in on my return road trip from Northland to Kapiti . Thank you.

6

David

Feb 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy, but pretty basic and dated. OK got the money

8

David

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious, very adequate and comfortable. A bit dated and some of the furnishings were a bit tired, but that was fine, and given the price per night it was overall good value for money.

10

Trent

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and tidy, plus spacious room.

10

Anthony

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

At check in I was greeted with a warm welcome from Bo and Jane. The room was large and although dated was clean and functional. The motel is located in a quiet street close to supermarkets, restaurants and bars.

8

Lorrena

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and comfortable. I would stay there again

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins and thoughtful touches like pre-heating rooms or arranging late arrivals. There were isolated mentions of a language barrier or unfriendly reception.

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Heather

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our unit was sparkling clean and comfortable, and well equipped. The host was so kind and welcoming - pre-heated the room for us and allowed our dog to stay. Great value for money and highly recommended.

10

JOY

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

4 elderly travellers appreciated a very helpful manager.

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Terry

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A bit of a language barrier with our needs but we ended up getting a spare bed into our unit.

8

Tracey

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looks are deceiving with this hotel ..... it doesn't look much from the outside but the rooms are good, have everything you need, Alex and Helen are kind and caring :)

8

Donna

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel but very good location suited my needs. Quiet and comfortable. Great service. I was late checking in and they left the key in the room and turned on the lights for me.

4

Alice

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very unfriendly reception. Very old place with substandard facilities. Sheets were paper thin.

10

Jacqueline

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful friendly manager's.

10

George

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Although we stayed overnight our host Mark was awesome and very helpful. Thanks Mark

10

Anthony

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

At check in I was greeted with a warm welcome from Bo and Jane. The room was large and although dated was clean and functional. The motel is located in a quiet street close to supermarkets, restaurants and bars.

8

Pat

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and efficient staff. Quiet location. Ckean and had everythingni needed for a noghts accommodation.

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Location

Quiet residential setting close to the main street, with easy walking access to shops, supermarkets, and dining. Convenient for overnight stops in Levin.

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Hayley

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, its clean and had everything you needed. Would stay again

8

Sharon

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Totara Lodge was a good choice for our one night stay in Levin. It is in a quiet location just to the west of the main street, and in easy walking distance to dining options and supermarkets. The room had everything we needed and was clean and tidy. Can recommend the local Som Thum Thai on the main street if you’re looking for a quick meal (good food, licensed, good service).

8

Tove

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet and easy access for a quick overnight traveler. Older building with maybe long term residents in other rooms. But still quiet and easy to access room and have privacy. It's off the main road on a corner in a residential neighborhood.

8

Kelvin

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was good within walking distance to town, over all a pleasant stay for 1 night

10

Kelly

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely property lovely and clean warm and right in a convenient place with all shops and supermarkets close by. Very friendly owner would highly recommend to anyone wanting stay in Levin 😊

10

Adrienne

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, was cheap for the night and a really easy place to find. Close to town and lively owners would highly recommended...🙂

8

Donna

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel but very good location suited my needs. Quiet and comfortable. Great service. I was late checking in and they left the key in the room and turned on the lights for me.

8

Jo

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Older style, but clean and spacious. Handy to shops. We needed dog friendly accomodation and this was very adequate. Thankyou.

10

Anthony

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

At check in I was greeted with a warm welcome from Bo and Jane. The room was large and although dated was clean and functional. The motel is located in a quiet street close to supermarkets, restaurants and bars.

10

Jake

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome place to stay walking distance to shops would stay there again

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Totara Lodge Motel

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Deluxe Studio Unit

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

Extra Large Studio Unit

Large Studio Unit

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

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