Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. However, parking is limited.

Does the hotel allow pets?

No pets are allowed at the property, including service animals.

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

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Guests arriving after 21:00 should inform the property in advance.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the hotel located?

The property is located in Petone, Lower Hutt, near the beach and entertainment district. It is close to attractions like the Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Zoo.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the property, and there is no charge for children staying in existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30.00 per night. Rollaway or extra beds are not available.

Ava Lodge

What guests think

At Ava Lodge, travelers consistently praise modern, comfortable rooms that are very clean and well equipped, plus a convenient Petone location near Jackson Street, the beach and shops, quiet nights, and easy parking that works well for business and leisure.

In-room amenities like kitchenettes, strong showers, Sky TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free laundry are appreciated. Service is generally friendly and responsive, though several guests under new operators mention less welcoming check-ins and a booking policy issue about children. There were isolated mentions of limited privacy from a window and minor dust, but overall impressions are positive. A straightforward, self-catering stay.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate well-equipped kitchenettes, good water pressure showers, Sky TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a free laundry, plus easy parking.

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10

Moana

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in process. Very clean with plenty of linen, pillows and additional blankets.Sufficient toiletries for travellers that pack light. Location was perfect for us to be able to access areas in Lower Hutt.

8

Jan

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, easy parking. Beautiful view from esplanade - handy to Ava Lodge. Had everything we required.

10

ANJA

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

G

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Ava Lodge was a fantastic place to stay. It was clean, cosy, comfortable and well worth the price. It was close to the beach and shops and there was good parking.

10

Andrew

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous near new premises in convenient location

8

wendy

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ann

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was beautifully presented, clean and well equipped.

10

Lori

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Spacious room, clean, kitchen well equipped. Large shower and comfortable bed. Walked to restaurant and convenient store.

10

Jodie

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern, clean comfortable room. Had everything we needed for our overnight stay.

8

Geoffrey Martin

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good parking and facility

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms as very clean and well maintained, with daily servicing noted. One guest mentioned dust on a high shelf, but overall standards are strong.

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10

Moana

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in process. Very clean with plenty of linen, pillows and additional blankets.Sufficient toiletries for travellers that pack light. Location was perfect for us to be able to access areas in Lower Hutt.

8

Roderick

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We only spent one night here as it was near tothe Interisland Ferry Terminal. The unit was clean, comfortable and quiet.

10

Joseph

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The litter rooms were comfortable and clean. I really enjoyed my stay.

10

Swee

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super comfortable and clean room, we had the most enjoyable stay. Excellent room layout and size. Within 10 minutes of walking distance to nearby restaurants and shops. Will definitely stay at Ava Lodge again!

10

Pierre

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre très propre et très pratique. Cuisine bien équipée.

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Ricky

May 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, rooms serviced daily

10

Ann

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was beautifully presented, clean and well equipped.

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Damian

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious

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Jodie

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern, clean comfortable room. Had everything we needed for our overnight stay.

8

Steven

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nicely designed and well-equipped. Unfortunately it looked directly into another room about 10 feet away so we couldn’t open the curtains. It was clean except for dust on the higher shelves in the closet. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, quiet and well equipped, with comfortable beds and smart layouts. One review noted limited privacy from a window facing another room.

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Susan

Nov 28, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed the weekend to visit family. Room was awesome, spacious and well set out with very comfy bed & sunny outdoor space. Enough room for visitors & no issue getting a couple of extra glasses. Super convenient to cafes/restaurants/shops and foreshore.

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Makao

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

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!

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Swee

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super comfortable and clean room, we had the most enjoyable stay. Excellent room layout and size. Within 10 minutes of walking distance to nearby restaurants and shops. Will definitely stay at Ava Lodge again!

10

Dave

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and modern room, Manager was excellent to deal with, very quiet even though we were near the main rd

10

Kearin

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Central location to where I was working and for dining out options. Quiet and comfortable. I would have no hesitation recommending this property to others.

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Lori

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Spacious room, clean, kitchen well equipped. Large shower and comfortable bed. Walked to restaurant and convenient store.

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Damian

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and spacious

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Jodie

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern, clean comfortable room. Had everything we needed for our overnight stay.

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Adam

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great place to stay close to Jackson Street. Well thought out rooms. Would stay again.

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Steven

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was nicely designed and well-equipped. Unfortunately it looked directly into another room about 10 feet away so we couldn’t open the curtains. It was clean except for dust on the higher shelves in the closet. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming and flexible, with smooth communication and easy check-in; many guests return regularly. However, some report less warm interactions under new operators and a child policy/booking miscommunication at check-in.

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10

Moana

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in process. Very clean with plenty of linen, pillows and additional blankets.Sufficient toiletries for travellers that pack light. Location was perfect for us to be able to access areas in Lower Hutt.

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Jan

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, easy parking. Beautiful view from esplanade - handy to Ava Lodge. Had everything we required.

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Neta

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Duncan

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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….

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ANJA

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Nicola

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I wouldn’t go back only because it was quite unfriendly. But the place itself was nice.

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Zarette

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great besides the fact that I was somehow allowed via Expedia to book a room for 2 adults and a child (2yrs old and all details put into the site when searching) only to be told when I arrived at check in that our room didn't allow children which was a bit of an awkward situation to be in. Ended up all having to sleep in one bed which was ok for 1 night (still annoying at 39 weeks pregnant) however I wished that I wasn't given the option to book there if there wasn't any availability of space for the child-maybe it was a site glitch but to be told on arrival when I was about to pay the property that our room wasn't for children seemed a bit of an average thing to do-I would've booked elsewhere had I been notified by the motel once my booking and room request had gone through online about the room not actually being able to cater to us,not on arrival when I had no other option left.

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Dave

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean and modern room, Manager was excellent to deal with, very quiet even though we were near the main rd

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Lautalie

Sep 20, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciate Christina's flexibility to our needs. After 5hrs travel we needed to change for an Aunt's 80th birthday. As our room wasnt ready Christina allowed us to use to change and they will continue after Thank You Christina

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G

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing place and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

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Location

The Petone location is convenient for Jackson Street, restaurants, shops and the beach/foreshore, and works well for accessing Lower Hutt. It’s also handy for the Interislander ferry and a short drive to the train station.

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Moana

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in process. Very clean with plenty of linen, pillows and additional blankets.Sufficient toiletries for travellers that pack light. Location was perfect for us to be able to access areas in Lower Hutt.

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Roderick

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We only spent one night here as it was near tothe Interisland Ferry Terminal. The unit was clean, comfortable and quiet.

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Jan

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, easy parking. Beautiful view from esplanade - handy to Ava Lodge. Had everything we required.

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Swee

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super comfortable and clean room, we had the most enjoyable stay. Excellent room layout and size. Within 10 minutes of walking distance to nearby restaurants and shops. Will definitely stay at Ava Lodge again!

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G

Sep 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Ava Lodge was a fantastic place to stay. It was clean, cosy, comfortable and well worth the price. It was close to the beach and shops and there was good parking.

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Kearin

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Central location to where I was working and for dining out options. Quiet and comfortable. I would have no hesitation recommending this property to others.

10

Lori

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Spacious room, clean, kitchen well equipped. Large shower and comfortable bed. Walked to restaurant and convenient store.

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Adam

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great place to stay close to Jackson Street. Well thought out rooms. Would stay again.

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Wayne

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

close to main street, restaurants

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Joerg

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Modernes Hotel mit schicker Einrichtung. Gute Lage für Nutzung der Fähre zur Südinsel. Freundliches Personal.

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Ava Lodge

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