Discover Petone’s hidden gems while enjoying convenient perks like luggage storage and a front-desk safe. Raise a glass at the bar after exploring all day.
Experience the charm of Petone at Settlers Motor Lodge, where you can unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy a drink at the bar, get work done at the business center, or explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance and a free area shuttle.
Located in Petone, a neighborhood in Lower Hutt, Settlers Motor Lodge is near a train station and near the beach. Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Cable Car are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Museum of Wellington City and Sea and Carter Observatory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sky Stadium, or consider a night out at The Opera House. Visit our Lower Hutt travel guide
Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 per person
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Accessibility
No elevator
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Built in 1980
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 available for NZD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately NZD 20.00 per person
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per night
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Best Western Settlers Mtr Ldg
Best Western Settlers Mtr Ldg Hotel
Best Western Settlers Mtr Ldg Hotel Wellington
Best Western Settlers Mtr Ldg Wellington
Settlers Motor Lodge Lower Hutt
Settlers Motor Lodge
Settlers Motor Lower Hutt
Settlers Motor
Wellington Best Western
Best Western Wellington
Settlers Motor Lodge Motel
Settlers Motor Lodge Lower Hutt
Settlers Motor Lodge Motel Lower Hutt
Frequently asked questions
Is Settlers Motor Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Settlers Motor Lodge?
As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Settlers Motor Lodge on Mar 21, 2026 start from P3,467, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Settlers Motor Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Settlers Motor Lodge?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Settlers Motor Lodge located?
Located in Petone, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Petone Foreshore, Petone Beach Dog Exercise Zone, and Bolton Street Cemetery. Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre and Queensgate Shopping Centre are also within 2 mi (3 km). Lower Hutt Petone Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lower Hutt Ava Station is 18 minutes.
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Reviews
Settlers Motor Lodge Reviews
6.8
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having to go to another motel to check in not ideal
advertised as having a bar and lounge that is non existance
Room rather run down although clean and tidy
Bill
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Brent
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
4 nights in Petone
Central but very tired, needs some love and a jolly good clean/ freshen
Brent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Kate
Jan 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stay was good. The motel was reasonably clean, pretty much had what we required for a couple nights, bed was firm but reasonably comfortable, clean bedding, shower was decent, hot & decent pressure. Kitchenette included the essentials. Close enough to the train station for walking.
Negatives- the reception at the motel is all closed up with signs to collect the key down the road, slightly confusing. Sky tv 50+ channels is advertised online plus on their reception building but its blacked out on their entry gate signs, our room only had very basic tv channels. The cafe, bar and room service also advertised on their website seems to be non existent and google suggests its closed down. Website seems to need updating to reflect all of this. When arriving at the motel it looks kind of dingey from the outside, reception closed up, rubbish in the gardens- looks as though its going to reflect the bad reviews, however the room itself is ok. Rooms are slightly tired with bits of missing paint chips, cracks etc. But overall a good stay, it served our purpose of a low cost roof & bed while we spent most of our time out exploring the city. Id stay again
Kate
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Dennis
Jun 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable unit, would stay there again
Dennis
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Kim
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Helpful extremely friendly staff, a little maintenance in the rooms and this could be a 5 star property.
No office on site, had walk down the road to another hotel to get the key. Room was not serviced at all while I was there. No smoke alarm in the unit. Unit was tidy, quiet and quite nice, shame about the rest.
The beds were clean and comfortable. The shower was hot. Carpet clean and looked new
A few things missing, but perfectly adequate for a short stay and the price was right.
Staff were super helpful when we stayed there for 4 nights. Our first night in our room the tv remote was not found then next morning staff offered us to move to another room which was helpful comfortable bed, tv with remote, clean room overall.
Ari
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Sandra
Jan 18, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great Wifi, great TV, great location. Beds with metal springs- update your beds and your guests will love you.
Sandra
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Sam
Oct 7, 2024
It was passable and the location was great a lot has changed since we were last there, but man could they add hot chocolate sachets.
Sam
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Vincent
Mar 5, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel handy to Cook Straight frerry terminals - no towels in room (had to ring reception they supplied towels) - motel very dated. Bed was comfortable
Located directly on a bus line, stop just across the street. Makes for a easy day into the city.
Plenty of shops in easy driving, grocery, laundry, restaurants, Kmart and more.
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Tracy
Nov 4, 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was nice & clean.
Staff was not that friendly when checking in
Tracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Geoff
Dec 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Towels had black grease marks on them which they repla
ced when asked. Staff very pleasant and obliging .
Nice and easy to get to the ferry.
Geoff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Pauline
Mar 17, 2025
This Motel was clean but lacking in linen.
There were no facecloths, hand towels, dishcloth or teatowel. It was comfortable and adequate.
I didn't like staying here it needs up grading cleaner need to make sure everything is done but no U had to asked for towels rubbish to be emptied been their 7 days bedding wasn't changed at all the best thing was the shower not far to the shops free parking
Karina
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
the time kid
Jul 18, 2024
The staff and management were very helpful . Welll protected area, and parking space . The best thing was that our stay was affordable. Thank you team for your kindness that you all have shown. We will be back soon .
I enjoyed everything about this place and location, everything you needed to travel is right here in this very room. So comfortable, so nice and clean . Big and spacious the bathroom was nice and clean . A big thankyou for letting us stay in your hotel rooms so good. Thankyou!😃🙏😍
SWEE
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Leila
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, clean & location excellent.
Sorry to say mattress was terrible… I don’t normally complain but maybe it needed to be said.
Leila
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Craig
Feb 16, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Property is very worn
The first room they put me in had no tv remote tried several no good so moved me to another room this still very worn out but staff were fantasic