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Score: 75%

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Review Distribution: 5-star 22% | 4-star 48% | 3-star 22% | 1-2 star 8%

Last 12 months : 85.00% (4 reviews)

20 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5018

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 60
  • Rank: 318 of 511 Villages
  • Dwellings: 283
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 6% per year, for 4 years + 6% upfront. — Maximum 30%
  • Min age: 70

Overview of SUMMERSET AT THE COURSE

Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac bordering the Trentham Racecourse, Summerset Trentham boasts stunning views of the Tararua Ranges. It is the ideal retirement destination in Upper Hutt, offering a relaxed, low-maintenance retirement lifestyle.

Services Offered
  • Serviced Apartments
  • 2 Bedroom Townhouse
  • 3+ Bedroom Villa
  • 2 Bedroom Villa
  • 1 bedroom Apartment
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

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This business is part of SUMMERSET GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.

Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac bordering the Trentham Racecourse, Summerset Trentham boasts stunning views of the Tararua Ranges. It is the ideal retirement destination in Upper Hutt, offering a relaxed, low-maintenance retirement lifestyle.

No. of Dwellings: 283

Management

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Resident Activities

At Summerset at the Course, our range of indoor and outdoor facilities means you'll always have something to do, no matter what the weather. And, if you're keen to get involved, our on-site Activities Coordinator will make sure there's always a calendar of events and activities to keep you entertained

Onsite we have our very own Divine Café and in-house catering, offering contemporary menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce.

(Last Updated: 23rd June 2025)

Costs & Entry Conditions

Fee Model
ORA / LTO
6% per year, for 4 years + 6% upfront.
Maximum 30%
Minimum Age of Entry
70
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CPI Based
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Power, phone, internet
No. of Dwellings in Village
283
Data Current As of
19 Dec, 2022
Data Supplied By
Mystery Shopper

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Resident Reviews for SUMMERSET AT THE COURSE

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3.8 (60 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 3.8 / 5 ★ (76%) based on 60 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
5★
22% (13)
4★
48% (29)
3★
22% (13)
2★
1% (1)
1★
7% (4)
Example resident reviews
These reviews are selected to show a range of resident experiences. They are not intended to represent the percentage distribution of all reviews shown above.
Great place to live
5 / 5 ★
Keep being approachable
Reviewer: Anonymous 01 Jun 2026
Friendly & caring place
5 / 5 ★
Friendly & caring place.
Reviewer: Anonymous 30 Jul 2025
Really Accessible
4 / 5 ★
Able to walk around the whole place - flat ground. Buildings accessible. Good grounds for us all for walking - also garages for our cars beside our town house or villa.
Reviewer: Anonymous 01 Aug 2026
Good Choice of Activities
4 / 5 ★
Good place to meet the other residents. Lots of activities there too, a good choice. Good cafe to bring friends and family to enjoy too. Less noise living here. All care centre upgraded, clean and well run. Excellent it is flat grounds so good for walking and wheel chairs etc...walkers. Also garage joining villa and townhouse.
Reviewer: Anonymous 27 Jun 2026
Very good
4 / 5 ★
More parking
Reviewer: Anonymous 09 Mar 2026
Good Place To Be
4 / 5 ★
I Like Summerset IT'S a Good Place To Be
Reviewer: Anonymous 29 Jul 2025
Disappointed with management
3 / 5 ★
[I feel] Overall a bit disappointed at management's lack of interest after I moved in.
Reviewer: Anonymous 28 Jul 2025
3 Star
3 / 5 ★
Community living here is very good. Residents are great but have increasing health issues with ageing. Village and Head Office management are very poor, lacking common sense decisions on some issues. Poor communication skills. Appalling lack of empathy for biggest stakeholder - residents.
Reviewer: Anonymous 17 Jul 2024
3 Star
3 / 5 ★
This village needs a better manager
Reviewer: Anonymous 24 Jun 2024
Review
1 / 5 ★
They need to be aware that some decisions they make impact on residents wellbeing.
Reviewer: Anonymous 21 Jul 2024

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