Porirua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Porirua

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Plimmerton

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

Plimmerton
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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.

Titahi Bay
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Porirua City Centre

Though Porirua City Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.

Porirua City Centre
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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 South Beach.

Whitby
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Pukerua Bay

Travellers 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

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

Aotea
Aotea Lodge

Aotea Lodge

3 out of 5
65 Whitford Brown Ave Porirua Porirua
The price is NZ$120 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
NZ$120
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton ...
7.4/10 Good! (126 reviews)
No kitchen.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Aotea Lodge
Moana Lodge - Guest House

Moana Lodge - Guest House

2 out of 5
49 Moana Road Porirua Wellington
The price is NZ$118 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$118
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
Overall, awesome place. Only thing is they offer free coffee/milo/tea etc but no milk

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Moana Lodge - Guest House
The Post Hotel

The Post Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua
The price is NZ$142 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
NZ$142
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (38 reviews)
Ryan was great, it was just too hard to access the hotel ...... the room was wonderful

Reviewed on 5 Nov 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.
The Plimmerton Beach House

The Plimmerton Beach House

Porirua Wellington
Stay at this beach holiday home in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum ...
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

The Plimmerton Beach House
Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views

Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views

Plimmerton Porirua
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! (142 reviews)
Clean rooms, beautiful views,friendly host, kitchen well equipped. Easier to back down to entrance as no turn around access. A reading light on each bedside table would be a plus.

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
A LUX  Room with Ensuite close to Beach and Train station

A LUX Room with Ensuite close to Beach and Train station

Porirua Wellington
Stay at this holiday home in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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

A LUX Room with Ensuite close to Beach and Train station
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

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
8
5 - Excellent 17%
4 - Good
26
4 - Good 54%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 27%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Will definitely be back again!

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

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