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Moana Lodge - Guest House

2.0 star property
Porirua guest house in Plimmerton area

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Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington, 5026
  • Place, The Cricket Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Plimmerton Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Plimmerton Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Porirua

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Plimmerton guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Cricket Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Plimmerton Beach. South Beach and Plimmerton Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Cricket Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plimmerton Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Plimmerton Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • South Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 18 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nish Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Engine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sushil’s Musclechef Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whitby Chinese Takeaways - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Moana Lodge - Guest House

Porirua guest house in Plimmerton area
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Moana Lodge - Guest House. Self parking is free.

This Porirua guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Moana Lodge - Guest House offers 13 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers.

Similar properties

Front of property
The Post Hotel
Porirua City Centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
3.7 out of 5, Good, 45 reviews
$82 nightly
The price is $94
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Post Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Moana Lodge Hostel Plimmerton
Moana Lodge Hostel
Moana Lodge Hostel
Moana Lodge - Hostel Porirua
Moana Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Moana Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Porirua

Frequently asked questions

How close is Moana Lodge - Guest House to the airport?

Moana Lodge - Guest House is 17.4 mi (32-min drive) away from the Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moana Lodge - Guest House on May 8, 2026 start from $71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Moana Lodge - Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Moana Lodge - Guest House.

How close is Moana Lodge - Guest House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1 mi (8-min drive) from Plimmerton Beach and 1 mi (2-min drive) from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Moana Lodge - Guest House offer free breakfast?

Moana Lodge - Guest House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Moana Lodge - Guest House have a pool?

Moana Lodge - Guest House does not have a pool.

Does Moana Lodge - Guest House have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Moana Lodge - Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Moana Lodge - Guest House to downtown Porirua?

Moana Lodge - Guest House is 4.4 mi away from Porirua.

Moana Lodge - Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 119 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

david

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bonnita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view nice and clean perfect for our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Cornelia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out was friendly staff, the location and the looks of the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yashanpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, awesome place. Only thing is they offer free coffee/milo/tea etc but no milk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So clean, comfortable. Staff super friendly Location is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is so lovely and accommodating, the staff are so friendly. Venue is safe and warm and is located right across the beach, always a stunning sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the ocean love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first option when coming back to Wellington ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maemae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the outside dining area and the inside dining area. Everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Young-Su, SAANICHTON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ocean view and kind reception
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 the faint sound of the waves. Excellent value for money. Cooking was a breeze with gas hobs, lots of good pots, wooden spoons, airfrier and sharp knives - a very organised kitchen with ample space to store your own food. Little cute village just down the road, with train station close by. Hustling Porurua 5 minutes away by car and an easy 25 minute drive into Wellington city. We loved our stay and will only stay here now when we visit Wellington. It is a real gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view in the rooms- sleeping and common room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Tidy and clean- I enjoyed the beach on the other side of the road and the view on the waterfront- l highly recommend this hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
nice lodge excellent location for he summer break and during the cold season.. one thing tho need one more bathroom facility..than the two thy had..otherwise i had awesome stay..
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not going back there.

The place is worn down and half of the place is rented out to the government to be used as a place for social cases. A woman was assaulted while I was staying there and the police came and took report. There were old bottles and dirt under my bed and some of the residents made med feel unsecure. I'm not going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Got bite by something which got me ill and with an infection. Staff wasn’t amazing were ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with clean bathroom. Excellent location by the beach. Awesome welcoming reception!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018