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Bucket Tree Lodge

Wellington · New Zealand

1 Boscobel LaneView location

8.2/10Excellent99 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.6/108.6
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition8.0/108.0
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood6.0/106.0
Value7.2/107.2
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Bucket Tree Lodge

Enjoy garden views at this Colonial motel offering complimentary Wi-Fi and babysitting services (surcharge). Amenities include room service, continental breakfast (fee applies), a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, a picnic area, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance.

The 10 individually decorated guestrooms feature microwaves, flat-screen TVs with satellite programming, private balconies or patios, and bathrooms with showers and hair dryers. Located in Wellington's Tawa district, Bucket Tree Lodge is within a 15-minute drive of the Interislander Ferry Terminal and Wellington Central Business District, 1.

3 miles from Fedon's Camp, and 9. 4 miles from Te Papa. Free self-parking is available onsite.

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With a stay at Bucket Tree Lodge in Wellington (Tawa), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Interislander Ferry Terminal and Taylor Terrace Dog Park. This family-friendly motel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Katherine Mansfield Birthplace.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests who wish to book breakfast must contact the property before arrival to pre-book it.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 20 for adults, and NZD 9 to 15.00 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 65.00 per vehicle
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Taylor Terrace Dog Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Katherine Mansfield Birthplace 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Plimmerton Beach 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Archives New Zealand 13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Interislander Ferry Terminal 13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Lambton Quay 13.6 km / 8.5 mi
National Library 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
St Paul's Cathedral 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Old St Paul's 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Tinakori Hill 14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Wellington Cenotaph 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Queen's Wharf Event Centre 14.4 km / 8.9 mi
Wellington Central Business District 14.4 km / 8.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 10
  • motel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
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  • NewspapersExtra charge
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Business centre
  • Children playground
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Room types

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  • APARTMENT TWO QUEEN BEDSAPARTMENT • TWO QUEEN BEDSAPT.2Q

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    APARTMENT TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.2Q

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  • STUDIO EXECUTIVE KING BEDSTUDIO • EXECUTIVE KING BEDSTU.EJ-KG

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    Bucket Tree Lodge

    STUDIO EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    EXECUTIVE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.EJ-KG

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  • QUADRUPLE ONE BEDROOM AccessibleQUADRUPLE • ONE BEDROOM AccessibleQUA.B1-H6

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    QUADRUPLE ONE BEDROOM Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    ONE BEDROOM Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.B1-H6

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  • APARTMENT THREE BEDSAPARTMENT • THREE BEDSAPT.3B

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    APARTMENT THREE BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    APARTMENT
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    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: APT.3B

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  • STUDIO EXECUTIVESTUDIO • EXECUTIVESTU.EJ

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    Bucket Tree Lodge

    STUDIO EXECUTIVE

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.EJ

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  • STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BEDSTUDIO • QUEEN SIZE BEDSTU.QN

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    Bucket Tree Lodge

    STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Bucket Tree Lodge

8.2
Excellent
99 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.6 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
6.0 /10
Value
7.2 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Debbie
It was in an excellent spot for us close to train station and was cozy would stay again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2026
Georgina
Great room will stay again
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Carolyn
Very helpful staff. When I called to advise I would be late, there was no issue. On arrival I was advised I had been put into a different room - to move me away from a noisy group. When I checked out, the owner asked if I had been bothered by any noise.
I failed to pack everything, so the owner called me and held my items until I was able to pick them up later that day.
I've stayed there before and was happy to stay again, I anticipate I will stay again in the future.
Excellent service, friendly and helpful staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
Robert
Fully equipped apartment with kitchen. Decent size fridge. Lovely condition overall. Railway at the back can be a bit noisy but we stayed Friday night and there were no trains on Saturday morning.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2026
Bill
Nice place
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Robyn
Great stay but arriving late at night was abit hard to find, would be different during day light hours
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Komiti
Room was great
6/10
Pleasant
13 Oct 2025
Jacqueline
Stayed at Bucket Tree Lodge in Wellington recently. The room was tidy and comfortable, but cleanliness was just above average. The staff were friendly and helpful, and I liked that it had a kitchen setup. The only downside was the noise from the nearby railway tracks, which can be a bit distracting at night. Overall, it’s a convenient and welcoming spot, especially if you’re travelling or need a short-term stay.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Jayne
Nice and clean, good amenities. Quiet
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Anne
I really enjoyed my stay. The Bucket Tree is very iconic, with colonial style architecture, lovely park-like surroundings and that giant bucket-shaped tree in front. I arrived in the middle of a heavy rainstorm, so really appreciated the warm and cosy room. I had a separate bedroom with a very comfortable bed. Beautiful kitchenette and bathroom. Everything was lovely and clean and the service was great. I stayed for two nights and my room was cleaned each day. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2025
Douglas
Very nice facilities. Tired but well maintained. Would definitely return again
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2025
lloyd
Price matched older dated motel.
4/10
Poor
18 Feb 2025
Sung Yun
Wifi
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2025
Grant
Lovely inexpensive spot. Lots of local amenities all walkable. Lovely staff.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2025
Peter
Property is next to a railway line but units are well soundproofed plus not many trains come by. Area otherwise nice and quiet.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Unit well and modern furnished.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
Charlotte

Top service

Great service from start to finish. The unit was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2025
Jenny
The room was spacious, the beds comfortable, easy check in. Thanking for a great stay.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2025
Jan
Very nice people. Acom very clean. Very pleased we have already booked again.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2025
Anthony
Very good accomodation, super hosts, would recommend to everyone.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2025
Lindsay
Loved this place! Enjoyed the spacious room and the owners were so friendly!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2025
Richard
Excellent
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2024
Philip
It was right by the train station to get downtown to Wellington.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Susanna
The room was clean and well kept. I would return next time Im in Wgtn
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2024
Sarah
Nice property good location, only problem was heaters didnt heat the room enough so it was quite cold
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2024
Christina
Air conditioning unit didn't work adequately
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Keitha

Great hotel for family or group

What a great hotel. Lovely rooms, awesome friendly staff. Will definitely return if in Wellington. Had everything you need.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2024
Verified traveler

Nice place to stay

It was a lovely stay. Stayed with my little family for 3 nights. The room was clean and had nice heating, the cleaners came in and gave us fresh towels and cleaned up a bit for us while we were out, it was nice.
Was very close to the train station and could hear the train but wasn’t a bother to us, they provided earplugs if it was though!

Our bedroom had the bathroom connected which was the shared bathroom between us all. The walls are very thin so you can hear everything from the floor above you if you’re on the lower level.

Overall, it was a lovely experience. If we were to stay again, I would purchase a bigger suite
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2024
Aere Anne
staff was awesome
world. class service
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2024
Scott
Close to the railway line, so may be too noisy for some. 1 bdrm was spacious. Parking looks like it might be a problem but never was. Handy to train, bus, motorway and outlet shopping. Heating was good, shower was too. Very reasonably priced. I think we'll be back.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Apr 2024
Gordon
Checking in we felt customer service was poor was not shown where the unit was the key number and unit numbers were different. Same person who checked us in ran into the unit without knocking to tell us where the key should go to give us a electricity. Hand wash container is obviously just refilled top was very dirty so where the blinds. Leaving same person who checked us in came running in to check the unit I am assuming, we were still in the carport. Clock was noisy kept me awake more than the trains ear plugs they give you did not help which I thought was for the trains, not the clock. Did not smell very nice on entering. Need curtains in the bedroom instead of cheap blinds. Very disappointed. Herbert family
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2024
Pierre
Great location 15 min from ferry terminal, easy parking, and spacious 1bed unit, with good heating.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Mar 2024
Rangi
Pros:property is very close to the main highway.
Property is close to train station.
While its not 5 star,beds and rooms are
clean and comfortable.
Cons:Parking is average but due to location is not
really the fault of the lodge.
Lodge is right next to the train line.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2024
david
Lovley staff very clean all the facilities i needed for my elderly mother great place to stay before the ferry crossing thank you
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2024
Kristen
Lovely one bedroom suite. Plenty of space. Worth a visit just to see the amazing bucket tree!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2024
Sue
We had the accessibility suite and the managers couldn’t have been more helpful with our requests
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2023
Colin
The unit was clean, tidy, great cooking facilities, loved the shower and bathroom. Staff are friendly. Lovely garden and surrounding pathways and trees. However, it was very close to the railroad tracks and it sounded like a train passed through the unit several times during the night. Ear plugs were provided but it didn’t stop all the noise.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2023
Seiuli Terri
Thank you for great service especially when we got in close to midnight. Appreciate how stress free abd safe lodge was during our stay.
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Kathleen
Great place to stay for a few nights. Don't be put off by the train tracks, they were not an issue.

Super friendly and helpful team.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2023
Hone
Place and people were lovely, room was spotless with every convenience from home.
Loved ot amd would come back,
Very thin roofing tho, could hear the people above us \"All Night!\" :) ..
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
Kathryn

An enjoyable stay.

Conveniently located close to Wellington with a variety of dining opportunities available within a few minutes drive. Well appointed room, surroundings were quiet and attractive. Would recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Sep 2023
Moises
Nice and tidy
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2023
Richard

Cold

Very cold, one panel heater on the wall couldn’t cope with the low temperature and really high ceiling in the room. Slept with the heater on full all night, along with all the blankets in the room. Tv kept loosing reception, and with only 2.4Gb of free wifi, streaming anything was very difficult. I have stayed in worse places, but I have also stayed in a lot better for the price
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2023
Tom
Really friendly staff with modern and clean rooms
Self
4/10
Poor
30 Dec 2022
Nick
Room had a bad smell and it was not nice. My bed spread had a very small patch of blood at the bottom
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
18 Sep 2022
Wayne
Nice place, friendly people but be prepared for the train that runs all night right beside the property! Bring your earplugs!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2022
Jessica
Great little place to stay, very clean and quiet with everything you might need in the rooms while you stay. Staff were very friendly and quick to help. Convenient on site parking in a good location that is a close enough drive when needing to go to wellington. will definitely be staying again.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
15 May 2022
Jess
the room was clean, tidy and spacious. Problem was the train seemed right outside and room vibrates when it goes which is a lot, and very loud. Under the train bridge homeless people gather to sleep just a stones throw away and could look up to my unit, I felt unsafe leaving to get to my car at night. Shame because otherwise quite nice.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
05 Dec 2020
Sue
The male owner has a bad attitude & he accused us of having extra guest staying over. The microwave smelled like curry. The noise is a problem, the motel is situated next to the train tracks & you can hear the noise from the unit upstairs (footsteps & banging) No wifi.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Its charming, clean and really really lovely. Hostess Lyn friendly and helpful soul. Loved my one night at Bucket Tree Lodge.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Easy & convenient to friends out of Wellington
Avoided the carpark inner city charges etc
Friends_and_family Family

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Bucket Tree Lodge
1 Boscobel Lane, Tawa, New Zealand

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