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Where to stay in Porirua
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.
Titahi Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Porirua City Centre
Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Pukerua Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Paremata
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paremata and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Whitby
While Whitby may 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.
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is NZ$197 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
NZ$197
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (415 reviews)
"The room was more modern than expected. It felt more like a hotel than a motel. Very clean."
Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025
Moana Lodge - Guest House
49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington
The price is NZ$123 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
NZ$123
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
"So clean, comfortable. Staff super friendly Location is amazing"
Reviewed on 30 Aug. 2025
Mana Motel
41 Mana Esplanade, Porirua, Wellington
The price is NZ$115 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$115
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (41 reviews)
"The receptionist was helpful, room is quite clean inside (I wondered as it is like a flat with 2 bedrooms with more than 2 beds). The motel and carpark area maybe an old building. The other guests who talked in loudly voices may disturb my peaceful stayed. Thank you for helpful information about ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2025
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.
The Plimmerton Beach House
Porirua
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Beach Retreat
"A wonderful place to stay with family of all ages, all the amenities one needed to enjoy a lovely weekend. Host was wonderful and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend"
Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025
Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
Plimmerton
Stay at this cottage in Porirua. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
"The fantastic views"
Reviewed on 24 May 2025
A LUX Room with Ensuite close to Beach and Train station
Porirua
Stay at this vacation home in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum are located ...
"Beautiful house and lovely family. When I saw the room however, I asked the host to consider giving me a refund or a partial refund despite their policy. I rented for 3 nights and stayed zero minutes. The problem was, that the room felt too enclosed. The room is downstairs - I don't recall the room ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2024
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.
Popular places to visit
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture in Porirua. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
After visiting Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Porirua.
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Cricket Museum during your trip to Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
Activities
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
NZ$450
per adult
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
NZ$195
per adult
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
NZ$175
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
NZ$1,435
per adult
After-Dark Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary Tour
NZ$96
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Porirua
3.8
Guest rating
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice and easy to get around
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Porirua is a beautiful city
3/5 - Okay
Beverley
Staying at the Aotea we found it so easy to get on and of the motorways to get to any where
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Nice dining further out
- Plimmerton Beach
- Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
- Brendan Beach
- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Lambton Quay
- Waikanae Beach
- Massey University
- The Weta Cave
- Zealandia
- Raumati Beach
- St James Theatre
- Wellington Zoo
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- The Opera House
- Beehive
- Oriental Parade
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
