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Moana Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Porirua hostel in Plimmerton area

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the coastal landscape from the comfort of your room.
Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi
Shared kitchen
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington, 5026
  • Plimmerton Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

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

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

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

Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Porirua

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Plimmerton hostel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of The Cricket Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Plimmerton Beach. Also, Plimmerton Dog Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Brendan Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plimmerton Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Raumati Beach - 26 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Te Papa - 27 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 18 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Engine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whitby Co-op Kitchen & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Franks Fresh Fish - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Moana Lodge - Hostel

Porirua hostel 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 - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This Porirua hostel 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 - Hostel 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.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Two single beds, a compact kitchenette, and a desk with a chair make this room a convenient base for your stay.

The Post Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 17 reviews
$68 nightly
The price is $78
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes 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

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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 - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

Access methods

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.

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 - Hostel to the airport?

Moana Lodge - Hostel is 17.4 mi (32-min drive) away from the Paraparaumu (PPQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Moana Lodge - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Moana Lodge - Hostel.

How close is Moana Lodge - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1 mi (8-min drive) from Plimmerton Beach and 4.3 mi (17-min drive) from Brendan Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Moana Lodge - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Moana Lodge - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Moana Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Moana Lodge - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Moana Lodge - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Moana Lodge - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Moana Lodge - Hostel to downtown Porirua?

Moana Lodge - Hostel is 4.4 mi away from Porirua.

Moana Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well located with beautiful beach view but not impressed by fellow guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable but loud

Comfortable hostel with a nice lounge but there were some regular residents who treated it like home and were very loud, which was a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Maggie, Hawkes Bay NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable with great view.of the sea front. Good sized room and comforta ble beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Theo, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice to hear the waves

We only where there for 8 hours but it was nice an warm on a cold night. Nice hot showers and would go back there when we go back to Wellington.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

kiwigal, Southland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Charming lodge

We were on a late sailing from Picton and were accomodated very well with our late arrival. Pity about the lack of off road parking but unrealistic to expect anything else. We had to leave early so were unable to experience much of this lodge but what we did was charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ok an old place but still survable at least had a heater in the room and an electric blanket which was good ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Manu, Waitara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For the price awesome

Friendly staff, good room, good lounge and kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Helen & Ken, Queensland, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quite & Clean Backpackers

Staff very helpful. Kitchen excellent, Rooms small but clean, comfortable & quite. A very well run Backpackers.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome hostel.

Really great hostel on the seafront. Super friendly staff, great kitchen, lots of space to eat and chill out, clean and comfy rooms. This is a hostel deserving of its excellent ratings. Safe for all travellers of all ages. WiFi was solid as well. There's some excellent places nearby to grab food and supplies...I especially enjoyed some top notch fish & chips from the local shop while watching the sun go down. This is also an excellent alternative to staying in Wellington: it's much cheaper, quieter and yet easy to make it into the city on the frequent train service. A day ticket was only $14...I imagine you could easily spend that on petrol and parking. And a lot less hassle....you can enjoy a beer and not have to worry about driving.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018