Maidstone Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Popular places to visit
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
Maidstone Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Trentham Racecourse
You can take time to visit Trentham Racecourse during your travels to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Staglands Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
Enjoy the student vibe at New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Upper Hutt City Council
After visiting Upper Hutt City Council, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Upper Hutt.
Top hotels in Maidstone
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Overall quite good, lack of extras in room, mini bar & goody drawers empty, sachet coffee only especially since a number of hotels now have Nespresso machines in the room. Have to pay extra for an espresso at breakfast. Bed OK if you like the type of body forming mattress but not my favorite. Great ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Rydges Wellington
Still in the process of new owners taking over, so for example can’t accept Amex yet. Most things remain the same - lots of opportunities for new owners to improve, from a fairly average spa with only a few jets working for 3 minutes at a time, to noisy rooms with average aircon. Breakfast very overpriced ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
After hours, check-in was a breeze. There's a combination washer and dryer and small kitchen. The hotel is tucked away. However there are steps down to Lambton Quay. Also you can follow Boulecott Street down to Cuba Street and Waterfront.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
ibis Wellington
Clean room. Helpful, friendly staff. Onsite parking is an extra cost.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
It's always a great stay at the Intercontinental Hotel and Wellington is no different. First class rooms and amenities with friendly staff service to match! Always happy to highly recommend a stay at the Intercontinental.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Bolton Hotel
Great hotel at the govt end of Wellington. Parking at Wilson's reasonable (!) overnight
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maidstone
Wallaceville
While Wallaceville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brewtown Upper Hutt and Upper Hutt City Council.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Savage Park.
Kingsley Heights
While Kingsley Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brewtown Upper Hutt and Upper Hutt City Library.
Ebdentown
While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Oxford Park and Riverbank Park.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Street Playground and Clyma Park.
Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like River Valley Shopping Centre and Benge Park.
