Porirua Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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.

Pukerua Bay

Travellers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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

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.

Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is £44 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£44
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and South Beach are ...
7.4/10 Good! (29 reviews)
"Did not service till I actually asked them. Staff great. Lack of reception after 8pm not good."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Harbour View Lodge
The Post Hotel

The Post Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua
The price is £66 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£66
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (60 reviews)
"veyr nice stay"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

The Post Hotel
Moana Lodge - Guest House

Moana Lodge - Guest House

2 out of 5
49 Moana Road Porirua Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £56 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£56
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 ...
Moana Lodge - Guest House
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 South Beach and Plimmerton Beach are located ...
The Plimmerton Beach House
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! (1,583 reviews)
"Great location. Close to central city but quiet. Nice and clean room. Access to free EV charging even though limited to 1 station."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

4 out of 5
123 Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
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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