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4.3 out of 5

"Lovely room with clean bathroom. Excellent location by the beach. Awesome welcoming reception! " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 31 Oct 2018

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Hotel Description

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 barbecue grills. 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 15-minute drive of this Plimmerton hostel include Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Paekakariki Escarpment Track.

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Moana Lodge - Hostel ratings based on 16 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.3 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Moana Lodge - Hostel

Everyone (14) Business (1) Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Lovely room with clean bathroom. Excellent location by the beach. Awesome welcoming reception!

Posted by on 31 Oct. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Dec. 2018 by Manager

Thank you for your feedback, and we love to hear that guests had an enjoyable and pleasant stay. That is exactly what we strive to provide!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Oct. 2018

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3 out of 5
Well located with beautiful beach view but not impressed by fellow guests.

Posted by on 13 Oct. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Nov. 2018 by Moana Lodge Manager

Thank you for your feedback, and I'm sorry the guests you were sharing our facility with left you feeling 'not impressed' specifically with them. We try to ensure all our guests have an enjoyable stay, but we are not in a position to do much in the manner of pre-screening etc. We have such a wide range and variety of guests at any point in time, which is all part of offering a backpackers facility.

4 out of 5
Clean and comfortable with great view.of the sea front. Good sized room and comforta ble beds.

Posted by , from Hawkes Bay NZ on 8 Sep. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Nov. 2018 by Moana Lodge Manager

Maggie, thank you for your feedback and we always like to hear how our guests enjoyed their stay. And it's great to hear you enjoyed our facilities and great sea views.

5 out of 5

Nice hostel

Lovely setting, next to the beach. Convenient drive to Wellington. Good choice of cafes nearby.

Posted by on 15 Jan. 2018

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4 out of 5

Lovely location on the beach front

Nice place to stay friendly staff value for money comfortable rooms

Posted by on 29 May 2017

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4 out of 5

Very good backpackers

Top place, even for a family of 4. Comfy beds, clean, great setup. So relaxing in lounge with G&Ts, nibblies, books and watching the sun set. Also, an excellent meal and evening at the sailing club.

Posted by on 9 Apr. 2017

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4 out of 5

Lovely location and atmosphere,

Clean well equipped hostel, would definitely stay there again.

Posted by on 31 Mar. 2017

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3 out of 5

Not bad

Too small room for 2 adults and one kid. After visiting lodge I felt the price I paid was bit high

Posted by on 27 Feb. 2017

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5 out of 5
Very reasonable price and amazing views of the beach right across the road. It was clean, had a comfy bed and was perfect for us stopping a night while visiting friends in the area.

Posted by , from Auckland on 23 Nov. 2016

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, 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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Porirua Station (8.4 km / 5.2 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Moana Lodge - Hostel offers 13 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Shower
  • Safe

Food & Drink

Moana Lodge - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 9 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available

Hotel Names

  • 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.