Bucket Tree Lodge - Tawa
-41.184682, 174.827462Overview
Family-friendly motel in Tawa with 5ha Willowbank Reserve at its doorstep
Accommodation & Amenities
Bucket Tree Lodge is the only motel in Tawa surrounded by park-like settings. Each suite provides a kitchenette, dual televisions, and air-conditioning. Complimentary tea or coffee and room service are offered in all rooms.
Family Facilities
A children's playground and laundry facilities are located on-site at Bucket Tree Lodge. Board games and outdoor play equipment are available for younger guests. The lodge also offers accessible rooms with grab rails and raised toilets for guests with mobility needs.
Location & Transport
Takapu Train Station is 200 ft away, connecting guests to Wellington city center in 12 minutes. Willowbank Reserve, a 12 acre park with a playground and picnic areas, sits directly adjacent to the lodge. Shops, cafes, and a supermarket are within a 5-minute walk, and the Interislander Ferry Terminal is a 12-minute drive.
Business & Accessibility
The lodge includes a business center and meeting or banquet facilities for corporate travelers. Daily housekeeping and laundry or dry cleaning services are provided, and fax or photocopying is available. Professional owners offer private check-in and a tour desk for guest convenience.
Outdoor & Surroundings
Guests have access to a garden, BBQ facilities, and a picnic area within the grounds. Willowbank Reserve offers walking paths, a playground, and open spaces for recreation. Nearby attractions include Wellington Aquarium, Zealandia Ecosanctuary, and Wellington Zoo.
- Location: Adjacent to 5ha Willowbank Reserve, 12 minutes from Wellington CBD by train
- Rooms: Suites with kitchenettes, dual TVs, and air-conditioning
- Family: On-site playground, board games, outdoor play equipment, and accessible rooms
- Dining: Room service, complimentary tea/coffee, and BBQ facilities available
- Transport: Takapu Train Station 200 ft away; 12-minute drive to Interislander Ferry
- Business: Business center, meeting/banquet facilities, daily housekeeping, and tour desk
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
315 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
295 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Room size:
380 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 2 Single beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Bedroom
- Electric blankets
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Bucket Tree Lodge
| 💵 Lowest room price | 93 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 13.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Wellington, WLG |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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