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Moana Lodge - Guest House

2.0 star property

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Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom)
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

Explore the area

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49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington, 5026
  • Place, The Cricket Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Plimmerton Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Plimmerton Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom)

Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

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4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)

Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Porirua

At Moana Lodge - Guest House you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of The Cricket Museum and within 20 minutes of Plimmerton Beach. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house 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 30-minute walk of this Plimmerton guest house include South Beach and Plimmerton Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Cricket Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plimmerton Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Plimmerton Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • South Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Te Papa - 24 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 18 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nish Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Engine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sushil’s Musclechef Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whitby Chinese Takeaways - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Moana Lodge - Guest House

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 - Guest House. Self parking is free.

This Porirua guest house 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 - Guest House 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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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  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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 - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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 - Guest House?

Moana Lodge - Guest House 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 - Guest House?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moana Lodge - Guest House on 9 May 2026 start from AU$103, 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 - Guest House?

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

Are there any beaches close to Moana Lodge - Guest House?

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

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Moana Lodge - Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of theabove
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

david

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bonnita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view nice and clean perfect for our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Cornelia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What stood out was friendly staff, the location and the looks of the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yashanpal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, awesome place. Only thing is they offer free coffee/milo/tea etc but no milk
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So clean, comfortable. Staff super friendly Location is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is so lovely and accommodating, the staff are so friendly. Venue is safe and warm and is located right across the beach, always a stunning sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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