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The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

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A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with a view, and a ceiling light.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a stove, and a white refrigerator.
A hallway with a white door, a small table with a chair, and a rug on the floor.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a small potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Petone, Lower Hutt
  • Place, Bolton Street Cemetery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Petone Foreshore
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hikoikoi Reserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lower Hutt

With a stay at this vacation home in Lower Hutt (Petone), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Bolton Street Cemetery. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Petone Foreshore and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hikoikoi Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Bolton Street Cemetery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Petone Settlers Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Petone Foreshore - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hikoikoi Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Petone Beach Dog Exercise Zone - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lower Hutt Petone Station - 15 min walk
  • Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Fortune Coffee Company - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪WelTec Petone Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seashore Cabaret - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Petone Sports Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sprig + Fern Petone - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband

Come and enjoy the peace and privacy of this comfortable holiday home. With heritage status and history as a former Forester's meeting place, 'The Orange Lodge' offers a unique experience. Thick walls and high windows provide a tranquil atmosphere and truly a place to relax and unwind. The hall, with original rimu flooring and timber panelling, now forms a grand open plan living space. A well-equipped kitchen (6 burner Smeg oven and hob), sumptuous bathroom, 2 separate double bedrooms upstairs and 1 double downstairs will make yours a stay to relish.

Single park in the courtyard or ample free street parking

As for location, it doesn't get much handier than this. The Lodge sits round the corner from Petone's vibrant Jackson street. Highlights include colourful shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique lighthouse cinema. Two large supermarkets, Shandon golf course and Wel Tec are also within walking distance.

The beach with safe swimming or for evening sunset views across the Harbour is a 5 minute walk away. The Hutt river trail is just down the road. 15 minutes by bus, train or car will take you to Wellington city, ferries, museums, botanic garden, shops and Westpac stadium. Alternatively 10 minutes by bus or car to Lower Hutt city and Queensgate Mall. Seaview marina provides local boat storage and launching.

Following bus routes are available on Jackson St, 3 minute walk:

- To Wellington City - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X (all these buses connect at Wellington Railway Station for Airport Flyer (surcharge applies)
- To Petone Railway Station - Nos 81, 83, 84, 85X, 110
- To Queensgate (Lower Hutt CBD) - Nos 83, 110, 154
- To Eastbourne - 81, 83, 85X

Petone Railway Station is 1.3 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa.

Ava Railway Station is 1.5 kms walk with direct trains to Wellington CBD, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt .

Bus and Train timetables available at: https://www.metlink.org.nz/

Special conditions:

Smoking allowed outside only. Parents with small children should be aware of wooden stairs to access upstairs bedrooms.

Extras: Cleaning (Required, NZ$40.00 per stay); Linen (included);
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Has two flights of wooden stairs

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Orange Lodge Petone Wellington Broadband

Orange Lodge Wellington Broadband

Orange Petone Wellington Broadband

Orange Wellington Broadband

The Orange Lodge Petone Wellington Broadband

The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband Lower Hutt

The Orange Lodge - Petone - Wellington - Broadband Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 292 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful building in a great spot
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay. We had stayed at the property several years ago and we weren't disappointed on our second trip. It was an ideal base for us to visit relatives in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good area, close to Petone town within walking distance. Easy access via car to the cake tin and the ferry’s. Had everything we needed. Free Street parking right outside the front door. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

Was perfect for our needs, very clean and quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts helpful and communication skills good.Amenities were excellent and accessible. Decor and quality of fittings, and furniture top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Nice property and we had a great stay
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Really comfortable residence. Loved the character of the home. Appreciated the abundance of supplies. Will certainly stay again. Thank you so much for being such great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a former lodge converted into a home large space with interior decorations depicting its heritage. The interior is of high quality and a recently renovated bathroom and (well appointed ) kitchen. The main street (Jackson) is a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Musty smell on entering property, but Bathroom and Kitchen facilities clean and tidy. Beds comfyWithin walking distance to beach/ seafront and places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Orange Lodge is a unique space, so welcoming and comfortable. It is very well equipped and the hosts have provided detailed information to make for an enjoyable stay.There is lots of interesting memorabilia relating to the property's former life as a Masonic lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, quiet and well equipped. Bathroom was snug with heated towel rack and underfloor heating.As other guests have reported there is a musty smell that seems to linger. It’s difficult to allow fresh air to circulate with the design of the windows.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Orange Lodge was perfect. Everything one could ask for. Location to beaches, shopping, tourist sights we wanted to visit. Nice and relaxing. 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equipped and the instructions on how to use things was thorough. I really appreciated the owners making time to assist with the issue we had with the gas tank. Lots to do in Petone and a quick train ride into Wellington for a change of pace. Go Phoenix!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable place to stay

No one staying here can forget this historic old place combining all its golden kauri fittings with an efficient, modern well equipped bathroom and kitchen. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Great location and elegant structure

Great location and elegant structure. Very well appointed and the property had an interesting history. Everything about this place was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic heritage home from home stay

This property is gorgeous and well appointed with everything we needed. We stayed over Christmas and the owners even put up a Christmas tree for us. The location is perfect for driving to Wellington and the Hutt valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place in a perfect location

We would stay at the Orange Lodge again, no question. It is nicely appointed, comfortable, and ideally situated.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

Little Gem

Excellent place to stay handy to cafes and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spacious convenient place.second time staying here

Came to stay with family for my daughters wedding as i have stayed before and it was lovely. Had everything we needed for our 3 night stay.plenty if room with everything supplied for our comfort during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KRISTY G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Good facility's and close to everthing !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kerry w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Had family visiting from the UK and we did a road trip of the North Island, loved our stay here just outside of the city with plenty options in petone for the evening meal. Lovely house with some History and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Excellent in all aspects
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orange Lodge

Amazing building- very clean and has so much character. Also very warm, well appointed - was lovely to stay at this building. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fran C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

We loved our stay. The property was clean and just as described. Great location for everything easy access to Wellington centre, eateries and supermarket. Highlight was the Tuis in the trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024