Porirua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town at dusk with a river, illuminated streets, and residential areas.
A calm harbor with several boats docked, a clear blue sky, and a hillside with houses in the background.
A coastal town with a bay, surrounded by hills and a cloudy sky.
A coastal town at dusk with illuminated buildings and mountains in the background.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a river, and distant mountains.

Where to stay in Porirua

Find the best Porirua areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Titahi Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Titahi Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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.

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.

Porirua City Centre

While visiting Porirua City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Porirua Harbour.

Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is £45 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£45
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porirua Harbour and Adrenaline Forest Porirua are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (39 reviews)
"A nice, quiet place to stay. The room was clean and fresh, and the young lady at reception was exceptionally friendly and polite. She made the stay memorable. The amenities in the room were very basic, and the place did have a bit of a rest home feel about it. However, I think it's great that the ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Harbour View Lodge
Moana Lodge - Guest House

Moana Lodge - Guest House

2 out of 5
49 Moana Road Porirua Wellington
The price is £67 per night from 11 Dec to 12 Dec
£67
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (124 reviews)
"I had a front room. It was all I needed for a couple for great seaside sleeps. Don't over think it and just fit in with the flow. Jog right around the point to get a great sea view of Mana and Kapiti Islands."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Moana Lodge - Guest House
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 £67 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£67
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton ...
7.8/10 Good! (68 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean but location was noisy. Located right next to BFT so was woken by loud music at 5.30 each morning."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

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 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! (192 reviews)
"Perfect little hideaway. Beautifully presented, private and comfortable. Lovely host"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Aspen Cottage - Stylish Cottage with Sea Views
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,648 reviews)
"Helpful to be told of the shortcut to Lambton Quay."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Adina CityLife Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

4 out of 5
300 Lambton Quay Wellington
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,189 reviews)
"Fantastic location! Was wonderful to walk out of the building & be in the middle of some great shopping & only a few doors down from a supermarket! So close to the Cable car & within walking distance to lots of other Wellington attractions!"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Adina CityLife Wellington
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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