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Champers Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Suburban Lower Hutt motel in Melling with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Executive Suite
Studio
Terrace/patio
One Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

Map
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt, 5010
  • Dowse Art Museum
    16 min walk
  • Queensgate Shopping Centre
    17 min walk
  • Wellington City Walkways
    3 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    28 min drive

Room options

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Two Bedroom

Two Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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One Bedroom

One Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Lower Hutt

At Champers Motor Inn, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Dowse Art Museum and 13.1 km (8.2 mi) from Interislander Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Melling motel include Victoria University of Wellington and Sky Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Petone Foreshore - 5 min drive
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive
  • Sky Stadium - 12 min drive
  • Te Papa - 13 min drive
  • Cuba Street Mall - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Lower Western Hutt Station - 9 min walk
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Pierre's Sushi - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tῡtaki Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sungai Wang Malaysian Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Little Theatre - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Crooked Elm - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Champers Motor Inn

Suburban Lower Hutt motel in Melling with free parking
Champers Motor Inn offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Champers Motor Inn also features dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lower Hutt motel.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Champers Motor Inn offers 24 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Champers Motor Inn Lower Hutt
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Champers Motor Inn?

Champers Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Champers Motor Inn?

As of 24 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Champers Motor Inn on 29 Dec 2024 start from AU$128.85, including 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.

Is parking available at Champers Motor Inn?

Yep, Champers Motor Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Champers Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Champers Motor Inn is Oriental Bay Beach (12.5 km).

Is Champers Motor Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Champers Motor Inn is a hit with families.

Does Champers Motor Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Champers Motor Inn?

No, Champers Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Champers Motor Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Champers Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Champers Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 170 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 170 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Vicky

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Property Manager was excellent, but the motel units are extremely tired and need upgrading. The bathrooms in particular were not up to standard. It is a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

kay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs maintainence in the bed room ceiling leaking with heavy rain. NIce big room ,powerful shower and nice clean linnen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lynette

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On our arrival the gentleman at the reception desk was not friendly or co-operative at all, told us to contact their receptionist by phone and sort out the matter with her, unfortunately her attitude was worse than the gentleman at the reception desk and had to contact Wotif to sort out the matter of us wanting to leave a day earlier. The property had no dishwashing liquid so we could wash our dishes, the room was not cleaned or beds made the next day, no WiFi password given, no one maning the reception desk the whole weekend, the list could go on. I will not stay there again or recommend to anyone else.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kõvál

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Nice, away from everything yet near everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Ok for cheap accomodation. We were disappointed that there wasnt a restaurant/bar onsite as advertised and we had to find a restaurant for dinner instead, although found an amazing italian restaurant 15min walk from the motel. Staff rating only marked as average as reception was unattended when we came back as room wasn't quite ready when we first arrived and had to use phone to ring number to get key off cleaning staff member who didnt speak much english, so couldn't answer any of our questions. Main receptionist was nice and helpful though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Pam

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The accomodation was average. The whole place looked a little run down and tired. While they claimed to have Reception open until 9pm it was closed. Had to phone a number which then told me I had phoned out of hours and to phone again between 9am and 9pm. It was 7pm ?? I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ram

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

john

Travelled with family
Average hotel
Quiet hotel, fairly conveniently located to get into Wellington, clean but a bit dated and in need of a bit of tlc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

J

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Housing crisis and the guarantee of government $
Staying at the champers was nothing like what it used to be.. the champers used to be where people would stay for holidays and for work, but now, I have nothing against it, but it's all homeless people and family's.. I get everyone needs somewhere to say and I definitely don't want family's living in cars, but, as a privately paying customer, I think the motels have gotten used to getting top dollar for every room with no effort because of our homeless crisis so the effort has gone. these customers are so grateful for just a roof over their heads and have little other choice.. I don't know what motels are going to do once the housing crisis is over because customers will go back to having a choice.. In summary, you get what you pay for and we just needed one night but it wasn't exactly clean and we didn't exactly feel super welcome.. but I get it. I was very, very grateful that the error I made with the booking date was able to be fixed up but that was a hotels.com thing, not a champers motel thing.. motels used to be so nice with other holiday makers etc and is why I did prefer motels to hotels but I think it'll be the last motel I stay at for a while
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Staff & service
Place was a bit "tired" but functional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ilana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kõvál

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice big room. Nice and clean. Bathroom and kitchen just a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Delia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was satisfied with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Maree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was rundown, we were given just one pillow each, no hand towel or flannels and only Earl Gray tea and coffee. No ordinary black tea. Outside had rubbish around and we booked there because it offered a restaurant on site but this had long been closed down. Thought it was expensive for what we got. The deodorisation was overwhelming and we wondered what smells it was covering up.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charmaine

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were sent to another motel for some reason, tv wouldn’t go, lights on the blink felt dirty - Du Pont Motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noisy at night with permanent people living here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When we arrived at Champers in the afternoon the reception was locked so I used the buzzer outside to finally summon someone. When they came I said I was checking in and he said they can't do it there. He said he could put us in the Du Pont Motor Inn which was back where we had come from. When I booked the room it said the room was available. The review above is for the Du Pont. They put us in an "Executive" Unit for the same price. While the unit was fairly good in terms of quality I would not call it executive. The worst thing with it was that it had been poorly cleaned. The staff were also not very friendly or helpful. They did not give us the WiFi password when we arrived and when we got back to the unit later that night and tried the internet of course the reception was closed so could not get the password.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maureen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 8-star rating is obviously from pre-Covid when Champers had a good reputation; now run down since being hired by Housing NZ for emergency housing. Absolutely awful. No basics (ie cups), dirty, items broken and damaged.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024