Lower Hutt is a city in New Zealand’s Wellington region of the North Island. Lower Hutt and its surrounding region have a lot to offer to tourists with different interests. You can relax on the beautiful beaches and at the seaside village cafes, or tee off at one of the five golf courses. The Rimutaka Forest Park is a great place for hiking and has several trails. Travelers can also visit the Te Papa Museum, New Zealand’s national museum, to know more about the region’s history. The Queensgate Shopping Centre in Lower Hutt is a shopper’s paradise and it is the perfect spot for shopaholics. The shopping center has more than 130 stores including Skechers, H&M, Mecca Maxima, and more! You can also visit the popular Jackson Street if you want to have a look at independent retailers, boutique shops, antique stores, and specialty food shops. Intending to visit Lower Hutt, read on and check out the top 12 Airbnb vacation rentals in the region.
1. Warm and clean room in a modern three-bedroom home (from USD 25)
The clean room for two people is located in a quiet neighborhood of Maungaraki in Lower Hutt. The cozy room has a double bed and guests have to share the bathroom. You can also use the spacious living room and the fully-equipped kitchen to prepare food. TV, washer, Wi-Fi, and an iron are available to guests. Smoking is allowed but pets are not permitted. A bus stop is just two minutes away on foot. The rental is located close to a shopping mall where you can also find a dairy and a few eateries.
Townhouse in Lower Hutt · ★4.81 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 shared bathLower Hutt, Wellington, New ZealandAccommodates: 1
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she made sure i had breakfast coffee and even ate chickenwingsCleanliness:
the house is lovely and clean and the bed is comfortablei had a very clean and private room with a big bedclean and warm this was an excellent place to staymarissa's hospitality was excellent and the room was very clean for my last minute bookingthe house was clean well maintained & easily accessible if you're using public transportHost:
marissa was a great host very helpfulmarissa is a very welcoming host who went out of her way to be very helpfulmarissa is a fantastic host and i will recommend her to everyoneRead more reviewsLocation:
i had a nice time at marissa's place it's a very quiet and friendly neighborhoodawesome semi-rural location with great viewsyour own transport is a definite benefit to this little corner of wellingtonmarissa's place is just perfect for a quiet little stop off whilst exploring wellington
2. Cozy home with a view (from USD 33)
The house is located in suburban Maungaraki and the rental offers space for two people. You have a comfortable bedroom for yourself and a shared bathroom. The property also has a spacious living room, a patio, and a fully-equipped kitchen where you can prepare food. BBQ, Wi-Fi, washer, iron and a hairdryer are available at the property. Smoking is not allowed. The Airbnb vacation rental is not suitable for pets or children under twelve years of age. The rental is situated close to the train station and shops.
Home in Lower Hutt · ★4.82 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 shared bathLower Hutt, Wellington, New ZealandAccommodates: 2
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jeannine’s place was awesome lovely view homey and cozyjeannine has a beautiful home we really enjoyed the view from our room which was really comfythe place was clean and comfortable and the wifi worked greatthe room was quite cozy and the terrace allows you to relaxthe room was a great size and very comfortableCleanliness:
everything was spotless and i really enjoyed my stayvery clean and very comfortable i recommend for sure this placegreat house - modern stylish clean & centralHost:
jeannine was a great host and very welcomingjeannine was an excellent hostjeannine and felix were lovely hosts and ludo and sam were the sweetest friendliest catsjeannine is very helpful and response quicklyexcellent communication- swift response friendly & very helpful with great local knowledge & tipsRead more reviewsLocation:
a wonderful location and amazing valuegreat quiet and peaceful location toowe loved her very homey and nicely furnished place including the comfortable bed
3. Sea view loft studio, self-contained apartment (from USD 92)
Located in Lower Hutt, the rental for two people is suitable for solo travelers, couples, or business travelers. The house has a comfortable bedroom, a private bath, a living area, and a well-equipped kitchen. Breakfast is provided to guests. Wi-Fi, TV, an iron, and a dryer are available at the property. No smoking and no pets rule apply to the rental. The house is close to a bus and a train station. Cafes, restaurants, and shops are also located nearby.
Loft in Lower Hutt · ★4.78 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 private bathLower Hutt, Wellington, New ZealandSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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nice room with beautiful sea viewbeautiful views comfortable living areasfabulous views to relax and enjoy breakfast or in the eveningbeautiful: bed linen views across the harbourbeautiful place gorgeous viewsamazing and comfortable stayCleanliness:
very clean and tidyvery clean tidy and homelyvery comfortable clean & bright accommodationit is very clean and comfortable and strikingly decoratedit is spotless (as is customary in nz from what i could tell) and easy to keep cleanHost:
lesley was a fantastic hostlesley is a superb hosthosts are both lovely welcoming peoplevery nice hosts - extremely helpful and attentivelesley proved an excellent host and was most attentive to our needs throughout our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for exploring wellingtoneasy bus travel to wellingtongreat for a couple location greatclose to shops restaurants and an easy bus ride into wellington if you don’t want to drivegreat location right on the water front
4. Wooden "tiny house" for two in rustic cottage with two single beds (from USD 40)
Friends and companions vacationing together can experience the wilderness of New Zealand together on a unique homestay dubbed as “tiny house” accommodations. Book Lynette’s cozy little house for a few nights and enjoy the quiet neighborhood with no noise or outdoor disturbances. Located in Lower Hutt, guests are close by to SH2 and Wellington, as well as walking distance to the Belmont Regional Park for those early morning runners. The tiny house has everything but in a miniature version and a clamped up space. A small kitchenette and dining table for those who ambitious enough to cook a three-course meal are welcome to use the stove and cooking facilities. The bathroom is just 6 meters (20 ft) from your sleeping cabin, and has a fully equipped toilet, shower, and sink for a great cleansing session every night. Explore what lies beyond the isolated little house and visit the city center just 20 minutes away via ferry.
Guesthouse in Lower Hutt · ★4.85 · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 bathLower Hutt, Wellington, New ZealandSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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available small breakfast/coffee was greatly appreciatedit was clean had wifi and all the amenities you’d needthis is a nice small cabin with beds on mezzaninelovely touches in the room and creature comforts such as pic's peanut butter were very much appreciatedthe room was private and cosy nestled in a beautiful gardenCleanliness:
super clean and everything you needgreat cabin place is clean and neatalso the place is clean neat and tidythis beautiful hut is well-kept clean and super cosythe cabin and the bathroom/toilet were spotlessly cleanHost:
lynette was a wonderful host who made us feel right at homelynette was a great host and we felt like home during the staygreat hospitality friendly dogs and value for moneyadorable place and extremely friendly thoughtful hostslynette was a great and friendly hostRead more reviewsLocation:
lynette’s place is very cute and cosyideal wee retreat place for quietness and so cutethe place was just idealthis was a lovely an warm cabin close to everything i needed an morecute little place to stay would recommend
5. Pretoria St Chalet, quiet affordable comfort (from USD 90)
The house is located in a quiet neighborhood of Lower Hutt and it can sleep three guests. It has two bedrooms, a clean bathroom and an open living room with a kitchenette and a dining area. Facilities like a dryer, Wi-Fi, TV, and an iron are available at the property. Smoking is not allowed. The house is not suitable for children under two years and for pets. The Hutt Hospital, Waterloo Station, Queensgate Mall, supermarkets, and cafes are in close proximity. The Hutt river trail is also located nearby. You can reach Wellington city in fifteen minutes by car and the Wellington Airport is just a twenty-five-minute drive away.
Guesthouse in Lower Hutt · ★4.94 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bathLower Hutt, New ZealandSuperhost
Accommodates: 3
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loved the hot water bottles placed in our bedsgreat stay comfortable warm and has everything you needexcellent beds and nice bathroomthe beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for the two of usbed was super comfyCleanliness:
clean tidy and lots of thoughtful touchesspotless comfortable and warmit was clean and well-appointedquiet clean comfortable and convenientplace was clean and no-frillsHost:
host helpful and kindlovely friendly hostswonderful host and very helpfulour hosts were friendly and helpfulhosts are welcoming and very organisedRead more reviewsLocation:
a great location close to uhgreat space within walking distance to restaurantsexcellent accommodation very handy to central lower huttperfect location if you want to visit wellingtonthe location was great it was less than a ten minute walk to the hospital
6. Comfortable double room
Situated close to the Lower Hutt city center, this lovely room can sleep two guests. The bedroom has a cozy queen-sized bed and you will have to share the bathroom. Guests can also use the spacious living room and a fully-equipped kitchen-cum-dining area. Breakfast is provided. Amenities like an indoor fireplace, an outdoor hot tub, a TV, a washer, an iron, and a hairdryer are provided. The house is not suitable for pets. The nearest bus stop is a two-minute walk from where you can take a bus to reach the Waterloo Railway Station, Queensgate Shopping Centre, and the Wellington Airport.
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7. Large private room, king bed
Located in Lower Hutt, the property offers a room for two guests. The bedroom has a cozy king-sized bed and guests have access to a shared bathroom. The bedroom has a large TV and you can also use Wi-Fi, dryer, and hair dryer available at the rental. Smoking is not allowed and pets are not permitted into the house. You can find a bus stop just outside the property. Wellington is just thirty minutes by car and you can reach Rimutaka Forest Park after a ten-minute drive. A supermarket and a shopping mall are situated also nearby.
Warm clean room in a modern 3 bedroom home.
8. Comfortable bed and breakfast with free parking
The property is located in a quiet neighborhood in Lower Hutt and can sleep a maximum of four guests. The rental offers two bedrooms with a queen-sized bed each, and a shared bathroom. Guests can also use the living room and the well-equipped kitchen. Breakfast is provided. Wi-Fi, TV, washer, and a hairdryer are available in the property. The house is suitable for infants. No smoking and no pets policy apply to the holiday home. The property is situated close to supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and the train station. A sports pub called Butcher Brewer is also nearby. The famous Jackson Street with restaurants offering Indian, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese cuisines is situated a five-minute drive away.
Large private room. King Bed.
9. Comfortable double room
The house is located in a secluded area of Lower Hutt and it can accommodate up to six guests. Guests have the option to take one or both the rooms. You will have access to a bathroom, a living room, and a well-equipped kitchen cum dining area. Guests will have to use a separate entrance, which means more privacy. Breakfast is provided during your stay. Cable TV, Wi-Fi, washer, dryer, and a crib are also available. The Epuni railway station is a short walk away from where you can take a train to Wellington. The Westfield Mall and the Wellington Airport can be reached easily via the nearby bus station.
Comfortable Double Room
10. Flat in the heart of the Hutt
The property is located in the suburban area of Boulcott in Lower Hutt and it can accommodate up to five guests. It has three bedrooms, a bathroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a comfortable living room. Washing machine, iron, TV, and Wi-Fi are also available at the rental. Pets are not allowed and smoking is not permitted. Free car parking is available for guests traveling by car. A train station, grocery store, bakery, and shops are located in the vicinity. Pepe’s Pizza, Burger Wisconsin, and the popular Brew’d bar are also located nearby.
Comfy Bed w/Breakfast/Wifi & Free ParkingLower Hutt, Wellington, New ZealandTop guest reviews
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very comfortable and very welcoming and good amenities would stop here againshe even provided a very nice breakfast and coffee for us the next dayrooms were super comfy and quiet - slept so well hereher house is very comfortable nice and clean the view from our room is pretty nice tooall of us including my one and half years old son felt very comfortableCleanliness:
bed and towels were clean and very comfyeverything was spotlessly cleanvery clean and beautiful place comfy bedsvery clean and tidy premises everything sparkling cleanthe house is clean and comfortableHost:
she was a great hostleah was a wonderful hostleah was a great hostleah is a very nice hostleah is a great host for a reasonRead more reviewsLocation:
good location: easy 15 minute downhill walk to petone stationclose to great restaurants and walksthe location of her house is good as it is near the shopslocation ok if you have a carvery nice rooms in a convenient location good value and breakfast too
11. Trendy Lower Hutt home with private bedroom for two near the river and parks
Consider Rowan’s place when looking for an affordable place to stay in at Lower Hutt and experience the locale without shedding too much cash. Guests of two can stay in a spacious and one-bedroom room with comfy sheets and linen, as well as tasteful art highlighting all room of the home. This property is just 30 minutes away from Wellington City Central where all the local restaurants and bars are usually found and frequented. Before going back to that rowdy area, make the most out of your stay at Rowan and use their Wifi access, TV, bathroom essentials, heater for unbearable cold nights. The backyard patio is the best t to explore after long days of gallivanting in the area. Sip on a hot cup of tea and enjoy Lower Hutt, New Zealand for what it can give you and what it truly is.
Lower Hutt Home on the Hill to ShareLower Hutt, Wellington, New ZealandAccommodates: 2
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the kitchen is beautiful and with all the amenities the same with the bathroomthe bed and the view are awesome great stay to restalso there's a lovely view from the dining room windowfriendly people easy to get hold of and allowed me space to work in my room stress freerowan and jewels' place was great it's very clean comfortable and lets in lots of natural lightCleanliness:
very clean well presented placenice clean and cosy accomodationvery clean and cozy housethe place was clean and comfortableclean and tidy room in a nice houseHost:
very flexible host & comfortable roomgood place and nice hostslovely couple friendly and were really happy to help with anything we neededrowan and jewels were great hosts and lovely to chat togreat place to stay :) lovely hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the room was comfortable and the location was great as it was away from the cityvery comfy bed lovely quiet location great for a relaxing roomoverall rowans place was in a safe location and very comfortablerowan’s place was cozy and comfortable and the other residents in the house are friendlygreat location lovely home laid back couple
12. Gorgeous character bungalow, close to station
The spacious bungalow is located in the heart of Lower Hutt and it is suitable for four guests. The house has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a large living room, a well-equipped kitchen, and a deck with a private courtyard. Guests are provided with breakfast. Cable TV, Wi-Fi connectivity, an iron, a crib, and hairdryer are available at the property. No smoking and no pets rule applies to the rental. A train station is located just 5 minutes away on foot from where you can catch a train to reach central Wellington in just twenty minutes. The house is situated close to shops, cafes and other amenities.
Character Bungalow LOOKING FOR LONG TERM TENANTLower Hutt, Wellington, New ZealandAccommodates: 4
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the amenities in particular the kitchen and heating were fantastica lovely cottage beautifully renovated with all the mod cons to be very comfortablevery comfortable warm and handy for our requirementslovely feels-like-a-home apartment with plenty of room (at least for two of us :))very nice bathroom and kitchenCleanliness:
very clean and tidyit was very clean and everything worked perfectlyvery clean modern interior and spacious homethe airbnb was super clean and very comfortableeverything in the house was clean and tidyHost:
olivia was a great hostolivia was a great host and her place perfectlovely home olivia helpful and hospitableolivia is a great hostlots of thoughtful extras provided and olivia is a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great proximity to train stationgreat location with just a short walk to waterloo stationgreat location with train station a few minutes walk awaythe location was greatgreat location with easy walking access to nearby station
Lower Hutt - A popular holiday destination in North Island
Lower Hutt is a great holiday destination for travelers who want relaxing holidays. The city also attracts many tourists who like to spend some time on outdoor activities like hiking, playing golf, and more. Lower Hutt is also popular with tourists who want to spend time shopping during their vacations. Start planning your trip today!
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