Surrounded by parklands, Bucket Tree Lodge is only 12 minutes by train from Wellington city center. It offers spacious suites and apartments with satellite TV, BBQ facilities and free car parking. All accommodations at Bucket Tree Lodge Wellington includes a toaster, microwave and refrigerator. Each has a flat-screen TV, DVD player, private bathroom and electric blankets. Apartments with cooking facilities are available. Cooked and continental breakfasts are available. Shops, restaurants and cafes are within a 5-minute walk. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a children’s playground. Takapu Train Station is only 230 feet away. It is a 12-minute drive to the Interislander Ferry Terminal.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
4 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
5 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
7.7
High score for Tawa

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ana
    Portugal Portugal
    The welcome and the kindnesses of receiving us before the check in time. The kitchenette had everything we needed to cook our breakfast and dinner. Very quiet and peaceful place.
  • Robert
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Nice place and definitely worth going to see the Bucket Tree - stunning!
  • Yvonne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good location for family visit. Glad there were no trains over Xmas break as extremely close to railway. Really large room, good bed, great facilities, fantastic shower.
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location Close to Johnsonville. Easy access. Room was spacious, plenty of beds. Next to Park.
  • Lloyd
    Australia Australia
    very friendly staff. Excellent value for money and had everything we needed.
  • Sosefo
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We booked two rooms to be closer to the police graduation venue. The Staff were extremely kind, beds were comfortable and service was great, our stay was awesome, me and my family loved it. Ggs
  • Alieta
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I highly recommend this lodge. It was beautiful and the owners were very friendly and kind to me and my family. I loved my time there.
  • Ashley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great accommodation, good-sized rooms, and friendly staff, would recommend again
  • Charles
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Central location and nice garden setting. Plenty of parking off street.
  • Sue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Was a perfect location to get the train to and from the All Blacks game

Area info

Amenities of Bucket Tree Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Playground

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Bucket Tree Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, you must inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of the airport shuttle and babysitting services. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) as from the 1st of December 2021 and until further notice all guests must provide a Covid Vac certificate which is supported by photo identification such as a drivers license or passport etc.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bucket Tree Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Bucket Tree Lodge

  • The prices at Bucket Tree Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Bucket Tree Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Bucket Tree Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Bucket Tree Lodge include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment
  • Bucket Tree Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
  • Bucket Tree Lodge is 1.7 miles from the center of Tawa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.