A 15-unit motel on the corner of Esplanade and Nelson Street in Petone, Lower Hutt, across the road from Petone Beach, which the website describes as safe for swimming. The units are on the ground floor and are serviced daily. There are 11 studios and four one-bedroom units, and the one-bedroom units sleep four to six people. The motel is within walking distance of Jackson Street, with its shops, cafes and restaurants.
The motel has easy access to bus and rail links, Interislander ferries, Sky Stadium, Te Papa and Westfield. The Petone Settlers Museum and the Iona Memorial Cross are nearby historic sites. The website says the rooms are comfortable, bright and clean, and that prices are kept competitive. Bookings can be made by phone on 0508 10 10 10 or +64 4 939 3609. Our pick in Petone for a stay across from the beach and within walking distance of Jackson Street.