Asure 83 by The Sea Motor Lodge, WellingtonAsure 83 by The Sea Motor Lodge in Wellington, New Zealand has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 42 of 58 hotels we score in Wellington. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.3, Agoda 2.5. Rooms from about $132 a night (cached, not a live quote).Asure 83 by the Sea Motor Lodge is a 3.5-star motel located on The Esplanade in Lower Hutt. Situated next to Petone Beach, the property offers studio rooms with views of the harbour. It suits travellers looking for a quiet base near local shops, cafes, and The Dowse Art Museum. Facilities include free parking, free WiFi, laundry services, and meeting rooms. The rooms are cleaned daily and feature modern interiors. While the location is convenient for accessing the ferry terminal and nearby restaurants, guests should note that rooms do not include an oven.What stands out

Free on-site parking

Harbour and bay views

Daily housekeeping

Close to local shops

Watch out for

No oven in rooms

Older property

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