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Ava Lodge motel opened in 2014. Feeling more like a small hotel than a typical motel, Ava Lodge offers twenty thoughtfully detailed suites and apartments, catering to business people and tourists alike. The goal was to provide guests with an exceptional experience of comfort, quietness and security within a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where they feel at home. The building is striking with bold and quirky colours and less than a minutes walk from restaurants, cafes and boutique shopping opportunities of Jackson Street.
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HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Languages Spoken
English
Location
42 Cuba Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012 New Zealand
Ava Lodge Motel
153 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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August 2023 - One night stay for Fifa 23 and then next day Interislander ferry. Exceeded expectations. Lodge was very easy to find. Room was large, full kitchen with seating, small but efficient bath with shower and separate tub, balcony with seating, secure keycard entry, and plenty of free parking. We were just looking for an overnight stay, next time in New Zealand will stay longer. Nice little suburb of Wellington, walking distance to restaurants, beach, and shops. Drive to ferry port was 15 minutes on Saturday morning and easy 'straight shot' into city of Wellington. Lodge provided plenty of local info and had very nice bath and kitchen self -catering amenities, and was very clean and well maintained. The area was residential, so there was very little street noise at night. Very comfortable stay and pleased to recommend the Ava Lodge.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ava Lodge, General Manager at Ava Lodge Motel
Responded 27 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review - the Team & I were thrilled to read that you enjoyed your stay experience here. So pleased you were happy & comfortable in your Spa Studio Unit. We hope you got to hear the native Tui birds singing in the morning below your balcony - they love to feed on nectar from the flowers of the Kowhai tree there. We look forward to seeing you again when you can venture out to explore Petone some more. Until then take care and keep well from Christina & the Team
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My partner & I stayed here for 3 nights and it was a solid choice. Free parking (and if the lot is full, the street seems pretty empty all the time). The room had a strange odor when we walked in, but I think it was some sort of air freshener or disinfectant. It wasn't necessarily BAD, but it was STRONG.
The woman who checked us in wasn't necessarily warm, but she was friendly enough. The room was very clean, bed & pillows were comfortable and we were within walking distance of many restaurants. Shower had good water pressure and they had some nice toiletries for use.
We aren't high maintenance, so this place suited us just fine.
All in all, a solid choice.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ava Lodge, General Manager at Ava Lodge Motel
Responded 16 Nov 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay here with us at Ava Lodge. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and experienced some of our great restaurants just around the corner in Jackson Street. Hope the rest of your trip went well - Take care and keep well from Christina & the Team
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This Petone hotel is only 15 mins from Wellington and a good alternative to staying in the city. Very well appointed hotel, plenty of parking available, only a 10 minute walk to lots of restaurants on Jackson street. Rooms were large and comfortable. Outside seating area was a bonus.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The manager was quite grumpy and rude. The Lodge itself is nice enough but the manager caused us a number of problems with a rude personality. Also a housekeeping person came into the room when the do not disturb sign was on
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Date of stay: December 2023
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I've stayed at this place twice before and would be happy to do so again. It was an excellent room with plenty of space. All the facilities were good, and the wifi was more than adequate. The shower was also good. The one negative was the realisation that Ava Lodge don't do anything about blocked drains in the shower. Every time we walked into the room there was an unpleasant smell coming from the shower drain.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Bring some drain cleaner with you.
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Response from Ava Lodge, General Manager at Ava Lodge Motel
Responded 22 Mar 2023
Thank you for your feedback Grant - We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your overall stay with us at our Motel. Though I had not heard that there was a problem with the bathroom drain - please be assured that it would have been remedied immediately if I was aware. The drains for the building are regularly cleaned as part of our maintenance program as we want to provide our guests with the best stay experience possible. Kind regards from Christina & the Team
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We had studio apartment (1) with private little courtyard. Plenty of room in apartment with everything you would need except washing/machine dryer in hallway - need to get key off reception. It was spotlessly clean and bed was very comfortable
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Room Tip:Â apartment 1 has private courtyard
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Response from Ava Lodge, General Manager at Ava Lodge Motel
Responded 18 May 2021
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are glad that you had a nice comfortable visit with us. Keep well and safe - we look forward to seeing you again if you are travelling our way again. From the Team at Ava Lodge
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Modern, functional, clean studio unit. Just what we needed to stay overnight for a reasonable price before taking the Interislander the next day.
It was quiet and has everything you need for self-catering or, if you prefer, it’s walking distance to the town centre and the waterfront.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Excellent and very accomodating hosts. Owner let me look at the different rooms available and helped me choose which room was suitable for my needs. Rooms are clean, well equipped and serviced daily. Bonus was having all the Sky channels available. The bed was a bit soft for my liking. Still an enjoyable stay.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Modern, attractive facility with kitchenette, nice furnishings, off-street parking. Attentive and beyond the normal service. When was the last time the owner did your laundry as the guest laundry was backed up? Highly recommend. We stayed here twice on our New Zealand travels.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Ava Lodge, General Manager at Ava Lodge Motel
Responded 11 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review - we are so pleased you were comfortable during your stay here with us. Hope the rest of your travels here go well and you return home with great memories of your holiday in New Zealand. Thankyou for being lovely guests! Take care and keep well - Warm regards from Christina & the Team
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Lovely hosts but the motel is starting to look a but tired, really needs a refit to modernise and update the interior. Couches are worn and the table and chairs are very dated. Bedding also needs to be improved
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Ava Lodge, General Manager at Ava Lodge Motel
Responded 24 Mar 2021
Hi, Thanks for the review, but I confess it has taken me by surprise. Our motel is just 6 years old and your comments are so opposite to the reviews below such as : "the building looks nearly new and the rooms were immaculate". We are the newest, most modern motel in the Hutt Valley and we have a large and loyal customer base. I am struggling to imagine any motel doing a "re-fit and modernise" after only 6 years. We are proud of the design and amenities of this building and our regular corporate guests book months ahead. If you would like to email me directly at info@avalodge.co.nz, I would be very interested to know which room you stayed in and which dates. Thanks and regards. Alison
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Hi there,
That depends on when you are planning to stay.
We have a carpark for every unit, so if we are fully booked we may not have room for your trailer.
If you would like to call me on 0800252563 then we can have a chat and see if we can make that work for you.
Kind regard
Alison
Basically 24 hours notice is required.
Any cancellation received within 1 day/s prior to arrival will incur the first 1 night/s charge. Failure to arrive, will be treated as a No-Show and no refund will be given.
There are more places to choose from in the Petone area.
PRICE RANGE
$216 - $221 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandGreater WellingtonLower HuttPetone
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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