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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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.

Whitby
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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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Aotea

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

Aotea
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is AED 337 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
AED 337
AED 388 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"Great stay, highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 13 March 2025

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Moana Lodge - Hostel
Moana Lodge - Hostel
2 out of 5
49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington
The price is AED 191 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
AED 191
AED 221 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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! (101 reviews)
"My first option when coming back to Wellington ;)"

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Moana Lodge - Hostel
The Post Hotel
The Post Hotel
2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington, Porirua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 237 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
AED 237
AED 273 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Grand Etang Shoreline ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
"So easy to get enywhere and central made it very enjoyable"

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

The Post Hotel
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! (135 reviews)
Lovely gem of a place
"Beautiful little Bach. Great location, peaceful with lovely outdoor space and fabulous views over Plimmerton bay. Super clean, very nicely decorated with everything you need for a few days away including a very comfy bed. Can’t recommend Aspen Cottage highly enough!"

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
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)
SUP holiday
"Great place to relax, unwind, and on the beach!Our dog loved it as much as we did too"

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

The Plimmerton Beach House
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,263 reviews)
"Staff were excellent and helpful. Comfortable beds. Clean rooms. Central location for all shopping and restaurants. Will stay there again."

Reviewed on 19 March 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
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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Top Destination
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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.