Pito One
Pito One, The Esplanade, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand- Site
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About this hotel
Harbour Views and Comfortable Studios
83 By the Sea, located on the Esplanade near Petone Beach, offers comfortable studios with kitchenette facilities and stunning harbour views. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, wireless broadband, and cable TV during their stay.
Convenient Amenities
The motor lodge provides a garden area with barbeque facilities for guests to relax and socialize. Additionally, free parking is available for all visitors.
Ideal Location
Situated just 10 minutes from Wellington’s CBD, Westpac Stadium, the inter-island ferry terminal, and the cable car, 83 By the Sea Motor Lodge is surrounded by a variety of cafés, shops, and restaurants within walking distance. Experience the best of Wellington while staying at our convenient and welcoming lodge.
Book your stay now at 83 By the Sea for a memorable and comfortable experience.
Nearby Attractions
Honiana Te Puni New Zealand Wars memorial
Honiana Te Puni New Zealand Wars memorial, Te Puni Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand- Memorial
Flying Fish
Flying Fish, Hutt River Trail, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand- Sculpture
Korokoro Cemetary Memorial
Korokoro Cemetary Memorial, Korokoro Road, Korokoro, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand- Memorial
Father McMenamin Memorial
Father McMenamin Memorial, Britannia Street, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand- Memorial
Honiana Te Puni Reserve
Honiana Te Puni Reserve, Petone, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, New Zealand- Park
Iona Memorial Cross
Iona Memorial Cross, Hutt River Trail, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand- Memorial
Stanhope Lookout
Stanhope Lookout, Puriri, Korokoro, Lower Hutt 5012, New Zealand- Viewpoint
Aurora Street Reserve
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Wilford Green
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North Park
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Adelaide Park
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Important Information
Guests arriving at the hotel after 9:30 p.m. should contact the hotel before their stay, so that an after-hours check in can be arranged.Please inform 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Meeting/banquet facilities
Dry cleaning
Breakfast in the room
Private parking
Room Types
One-Bedroom Apartment
Up to 3 guestsQueen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
This apartment features an electric kettle, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneToiletHeatingSatellite channelsElectric kettleLinen
Standard Twin Room
Up to 3 guestsTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This twin room features an electric kettle, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneHair dryerToiletHeatingElectric kettleLinen
Studio
Up to 2 guests21 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This room features a kitchenette, satellite TV and an private bathroom with a hairdryer.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleToasterLinen
Studio, Harbor View
Up to 3 guestsQueen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the harbor
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free newspaper and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
Harbor View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingElectric kettleRoom service (limited hours)Free newspaperDaily housekeepingPremium beddingFree WiFiBedsheets provided
Queen Studio
Up to 2 guests21 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Located on the upper level with views of Wellington Harbor.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
With View
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingSatellite channelsAlarm clockElectric kettleToaster
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Up to 4 guestsQueen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
This apartment has an electric kettle, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 4 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
In-room amenities
ShowerTelephoneHair dryerToiletHeatingSatellite channelsElectric kettleLinen
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Guest reviews(593 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
3/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026Location was good, especially cos the sea was right there
Random other people's hair in beds, mould in bathroom as there's no ventilation, couches felt broken.... even the old coffee plunger was stuffed. Won't stay again.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026Location
N/a
6/10
Reviewed Jul 20, 2026Close to work 😀 comfortable
6/10
Reviewed Jul 17, 2026It was ok / fine. Nothing special.
I just thought it was overpriced.
7/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2026The location to shops and pubs.
Shower was not very clean and had to get it hot.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 30, 2026Very warm welcome, and very accommodating with arranging for extra nights after our ferry was cancelled.
9/10
Reviewed Jun 24, 2026Location
8/10
Reviewed Jun 23, 2026Location, park and facilities
Very little
7/10
Reviewed Apr 21, 2026- Clean, tidy and was asked my room preference on arrival, very rarely get that. - I got what I expected and paid for. - Good location for what I needed for work.
- Hotel, looks old, dated and tired. - Needs some TLC. - You could hear the TV and conversations in the next room.
7/10
Reviewed Apr 15, 2026Perfectly fine for a one night stay after returning on the ferry from the South island. Comfortable bed.
Room quite small. Very basic kitchen facilities.
7/10
Reviewed Apr 13, 2026Location was good
Road was quite noisy in the night
8/10
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026Close to where I needed to be but also close to the waterfront and to town
Nothing
6/10
Reviewed Apr 5, 2026Convenient location for wellington region visits. nice rooms and comfy bed
I little run down form the outside, but great rooms.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2026Location is great for the ferry and 2 bedroom unit was standalone.
Amenities were very basic and the gardens around the property need attention, felt unloved.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 26, 2026Very helpful and friendly staff, comfortable rooms, easy to park a larger vehicle, walking distance to grocery shops.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Locoation was great
6/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Location good.
Overpriced in comparison to other motels. Ok inside Bed a bit old.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 1, 2026Staff very friendly and even moved their car for us so we had space to park as Motor Lodge was full
6/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2026Good area... close to the water and amenities
7/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2026Location was excellent
There was no indication that the waterfront was having extensive works directly opposite, that were really loud
8/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026I cooked all my own food. the facilities were suitable for the room I booked
Cheaper laundry cost
4/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Location is good for what I needed.
Beds desperately needs replacement, shower is very small and cramped and only has a shower curtain. poor water pressure. Door needs adjustment to open easily. Very difficult to open.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Clean and friendly staff
Nothing
6/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Bathroom needs a desperate upgrade
5/10
Reviewed Jan 18, 2026Location, friendly staff. Room was serviced which was nice to come back to.
Small room for 2 adults and a year year old. Shower suitable for shorter people, water pressure wasn't great.
6/10
Reviewed Dec 31, 2025The booking.com ad said there was a queen bed-couch, it was a tiny 2 seater couch and didn't turn into a bed. An uncomfortable stay for a family, no extra bedding. Room smelled musty.
7/10
Reviewed Dec 31, 2025Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Great location.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 28, 2025Easy location to find. Great close to catch ferry next morning
Road noise, but get that with main rd
10/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Staff friendly, Clean, comfortable room with handy kitchen facilities. Easy, stress-free stay.” “Tidy, comfortable and well set up with a microwave and kitchen facilities.” Supermarket, McDonalds and a few other stores within walking distance.
Nothing we were very pleased with the room.
7/10
Reviewed Dec 20, 2025Location, easy of parking, quiet, shower pressure
No stove
7/10
Reviewed Dec 6, 2025It was close to shops.
Unfortunately our stay coincided with night roadworks which went all night. Also the cigarette butts from the last(?) occupants remained in place during our whole 3 night stay.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 2, 2025We stay here every year in November for a karate camp in Wainuiamata. Great location and facilities
4/10
Reviewed Nov 23, 2025The bed for the night. Up early to catch the Ferry.
Old and run down. Smelt musty. For $190. ā night it was over priced.
6/10
Reviewed Nov 18, 2025While sat on the toilet, my head was nearly in the shower cubicle
Noise from footfall from upstairs unit
7/10
Reviewed Oct 30, 2025beds comfy. location great. plunger coffee. alsoclose to the famous Bella Italia.
bit pricy for an older motel. microwave dangerous as it was high up. dont like shower curtains.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 19, 2025Room was spacious for 4 of us and beds were comfy. No road noise as we were at the back of the property.
Couch was very uncomfortable.
6/10
Reviewed Oct 7, 2025Convenient location.
A bit noisy with traffic and rooms above. The buildings are fairly old which is a bit obvious. Despite this, the manager was lovely and went to every effort to accommodate my granddaughter in a separate room when we realised the room booked wasn’t adequate for our needs.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 2, 2025Close to shops and easy to get to
8/10
Reviewed Sep 29, 2025Location was perfect for us
The microwave was hard to reach as it was high on a shelf and we did not use it as a result. It is unsafe.
5/10
Reviewed Sep 28, 2025Location was good.
Very tired complex, needs an upgrade badly.
4/10
Reviewed Sep 22, 2025it wasn’t horrible but definitely wasn’t worth what I payed the shower pressure wasn’t great and the head was up to my shoulders. They tend to walk in your room randomly. Which is annoying.
7/10
Reviewed Sep 19, 2025Location was key for us. Room a good size. Had a small kitchenette.
7/10
Reviewed Aug 24, 2025Location
Plumbing fittings worn
9/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2025This motor lodge is a great place to stay and the owners do everything to make it so! Thanks for looking after me. I will be coming back!
10/10
Reviewed Jul 13, 2025Lovely customer service and clean rooms
7/10
Reviewed Jun 22, 2025Close to where I needed to work
The property was dated and needed some maintenance, particularly around stairs. Shower pressure was poor. A small issue but lacked power plugs close to the main bed.
7/10
Reviewed Jun 18, 2025The convenience
Small, and I'm sorry but it would of been cheaper to book through the motel itself.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2025Always a great stay, clean and warm. Very well priced
5/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2025Quiet room, despite being right next to a main road. Kitchen was convenient for tea coffee making. In the summer would be a great place to stay as the beach is over the road
No USB ports to charge phones.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 6, 2025Cleanliness
N/A
8/10
Reviewed Jun 2, 2025location was the best
would have preferred a bottom floor room, but no worries
7/10
Reviewed May 26, 2025Location and reasonably quiet. Have stay here a couple of times.
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed May 8, 2025Dry pleasant and helpful staff
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2025Location was great. Littery stones throw from the beach
Nothing it was great value for money
9/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2025Friendly service, Perfect location for overnight to catch early ferry Wellington to Picton
All good
7/10
Reviewed Apr 27, 2025Great location and very clean and tidy. Great value for money. Thanks 😊
8/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2025Spacious studio room, very clean
9/10
Reviewed Apr 20, 2025Cosy spot and close to everything you need. Small but plenty of room. Bathroom was very clean.
Maybe a small fan could be installed as it can get a little stuffy on really hot/muggy days.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 17, 202583 by the sea is a convenient location for an overnight stay. Handy to Petony bars and restaurants. Free off street parking. And quick easy drive to catch an early ferry. Comfortable room with all the amenities.
Busy road at the front of the motel means heavy traffic out front. We parked up and walked from our unit for dinner so not really an issue.
4/10
Reviewed Apr 11, 2025Location in industrial area and very noisy with traffic. Trucks starting up at all hours. Suits workers but not a place to stay for leisurely break. Very tired building. Leaves scattered over front entrance and dirty windows of front door not a good look.
6/10
Reviewed Mar 22, 2025Location - cafes & restaurants within walking distance and walk/cycleway is over the road. Friendly owners provided secure lockup to store our ebikes. Good hot water and lovely towels Comfy bed. Plenty of free parking
Quite dated premises, although perhaps owners are working on updating. Bathroom small, shower was low and not adjustable for a tall person. Long life milk - prefer fresh milk particularly if staying couple nights or more.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly staff
- •Great location
Areas to consider
- •Cleanliness issues
- •Old and run down rooms
Cleanliness
7.18/10Several comments indicated issues like musty smell and cleanliness concerns.
Service
8.65/10Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.69/10Many reviews highlighted a great location, close to shops and transport.
Room Quality
7.14/10Comments about the room being old, run down, and a cramped shower affected the score.
Amenities
7.67/10Some amenities were noted as helpful, but issues like unsafe microwave placement were also mentioned.
Value for Money
7.13/10Comments suggested the price may not reflect the quality of the rooms.
Food and Beverage
7.18/10No specific food mentions, assigned average quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.15/10Mixed experiences with both positive and negative aspects noted.