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.

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.

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.

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 £43 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
£43
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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 ...
Harbour View Lodge
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 £63 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
£63
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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! (65 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

The Post Hotel
Amethyst Court Motorlodge

Amethyst Court Motorlodge

3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road Porirua
The price is £78 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£78
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Pataka ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
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Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
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! (1,613 reviews)
"Convenient to Lambton Quay, clean and has everything you need for a few nights. Having a washing machine was great."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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! (1,167 reviews)
"Really liked staying here spacious room clean and very well equipped enjoyed the dining room and the lounge area had plenty of space and then the communication with the staff was great. They offered me some great service. I’ll be using this hotel again."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 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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