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Moana Lodge - Guest House

2.0 star property
Waterfront guesthouse in Porirua with free parking

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Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)
Shared kitchen
Front of property
Exterior
Escape to Moana Lodge - Hostel, where tranquility meets convenience in Plimmerton. Take a stroll through the garden, savor meals at the restaurant, or stay connected with in-room WiFi and free newspapers. Guests appreciate helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept

Room options

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4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

Hairdryer
4 bathrooms
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

Hairdryer
4 bathrooms
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

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

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Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Hairdryer
4 bathrooms
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington, 5026

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

  • ‪The Beer Engine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ten-8 Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aroy Thai Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mahi Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Moana Lodge - Guest House

Guest house located in Plimmerton
You can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a restaurant at Moana Lodge - Guest House. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and barbecues
  • Free newspapers and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Moana Lodge - Guest House boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Moana Lodge - Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 3 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Moana Lodge - Guest House on 8 Sept 2025 start from AU$110.62, 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.

How much is parking at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Moana Lodge - Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Moana Lodge - Guest House located?

Located in Plimmerton, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Cricket Museum, Plimmerton Beach and Plimmerton Dog Park. Brendan Beach and Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Moana Lodge - Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, very clean and airy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Jane

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

8/10 Good

Young-Su

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ocean view and kind reception
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maemae

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

castillo, france

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beau d'extérieur et joli cadre mais c'est tout...

Hôtel avec Beaucoup de charme... Puis on y vit. Le ménage est fait très approximativement, nous sommes plus sur une auberge de jeunesse qu'une lodge. Wifi digne d'un 56k. Client qui ne respectent rien et personne ne cadre ceux qui ne respectent pas. Culotte et slip dans la salle de bain, ordinateur avec dessin animé des 6h du matin... Etc... La bâtisse est sympa bien que certaines pièces mériterait un bon rafraîchissement dont celle vu sur mer. Et surtout isoler les chambres !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Bernadette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ce n’est pas un hôtel!!!

Ce n’est pas 1 hôtel mais bien bâclé packers!Pas très propre et rien à proximité pour se restaurer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

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