Porirua

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Porirua

#TroveOn A panoramic view of the Kapiti coast

Plimmerton

Unique features of Plimmerton include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Plimmerton Beach or The Cricket Museum while you're exploring the area.

Plimmerton
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Titahi Bay

When in Titahi Bay, you can plan a visit to Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Titahi Bay
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Pukerua Bay

Travelers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Pukerua Bay
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Porirua City Centre

While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Porirua City Centre
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Whitby

While Whitby might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

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Paremata

Paremata might not have many top sights, but Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Paremata
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is AED 331 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 331
AED 381 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this 3-star motel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
"unit was very quiet. stayed before"

Reviewed on 23 February 2025

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Mana Motel
Mana Motel
2 out of 5
41 Mana Esplanade, Porirua, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 264 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
AED 264
AED 306 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
"The staff were amazing. The owner went above and beyond for us during our stay. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Mana Motel
Moana Lodge - Hostel
Moana Lodge - Hostel
2 out of 5
49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington
The price is AED 205 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 205
AED 236 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Stay at this hostel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (95 reviews)
"We loved our stay. Very friendly welcome on arrival. Moana Lodge is well looked after and bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining area and lounge are all super clean/tidy ..... feels a bit like home. Our family room looked straight across to the beach/ocean, amazing view. We were lulled to sleep by ..."

Reviewed on 8 January 2025

Moana Lodge - Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
Plimmerton
Stay at this cottage in Porirua. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (134 reviews)
Great confortable private place
"What a great place. Small but had everything you needed. The view was wonderful wih a large comfortably furnished patio space. Unfortunatly we arrived very late and were only thyere for a day,wish we had more time to enjoy the place."

Reviewed on 22 February 2025

Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
Absolute Beachfront Kiwi Bach
Absolute Beachfront Kiwi Bach
Porirua
Stay at this vacation home in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Brendan Beach and The Cricket Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
We would recommend this to everyone.
"Rachael is the best host- quick and helpful communication.Best views and position- right on the beach. House has everything you need plus more, a Bluetooth speaker, electric tooth brush charger, fully decked out kitchen, a kayak plus access to more if you need. It’s a great bach in a beautiful part ..."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Absolute Beachfront Kiwi Bach
The Plimmerton Beach House
The Plimmerton Beach House
Porirua
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and patios. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Amazing location
"Such a great location to relax for a couple of days"

Reviewed on 24 January 2025

The Plimmerton Beach House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Porirua

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4/5 - Good

John

A lovely location, close to Wellington City and surrounding suburbs. A good rail and bus transportation, As a visitor to the city, a good first stop coming from the north, giving time to adjust to the busyness of a city.