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Moana Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Waterfront hostel in Porirua with free parking

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Exterior
Shared kitchen
Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

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49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington, 5026
  • Plimmerton Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Te Papa
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom)

Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)

Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

4 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Porirua

At Moana Lodge - Hostel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of The Cricket Museum and within 20 minutes of Plimmerton Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Plimmerton hostel include Plimmerton Dog Park and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
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What's nearby

  • Plimmerton Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 23 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Sky Stadium - 24 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Raumati Beach - 26 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Te Papa - 27 min drive - 31.4 km

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

Waterfront hostel in Porirua with free parking
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 a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

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

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

Moana Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moana Lodge - Hostel on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$117.95, 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.

Is parking available at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Moana Lodge - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Moana Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Moana Lodge - Hostel is a short 20-minute walk from Plimmerton Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

No, Moana Lodge - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Moana Lodge - Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Moana Lodge - Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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