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Moana Lodge - Guest House

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with garden surroundings and tasty meals at this Plimmerton haven where helpful staff enhance the experience

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Moana Lodge - Hostel offers a quiet escape in Plimmerton with a garden to wander and an on-site restaurant. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi and complimentary newspapers. The staff is known for their helpful assistance.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Seafront Queen Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

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) | In-room safe, free WiFi

4 Bed Shared Dormitory (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

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Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Ocean View Room (Shared Bathroom)

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Family Room (Shared Bathroom)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom) | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

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

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Moana Lodge - Guest House is in Plimmerton, a neighborhood in Porirua. The Cricket Museum and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trentham Camp Golf Course and Brewtown Upper Hutt. Visit our Porirua travel guide
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49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington, 5026

What's nearby

  • Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand
    Interislander Ferry Terminal
    20 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • The Cricket Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plimmerton Dog Park
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Plimmerton Beach
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • South Beach
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles

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
  • Ruby's Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Domino's
    11 min drive

About this property

Moana Lodge - Guest House

Guesthouse 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Moana Lodge - Guest House include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators

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

Is Moana Lodge - Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Moana Lodge - Guest House located?

Located in Plimmerton, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Cricket Museum, Plimmerton Beach, and South Beach. Plimmerton Dog Park is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Moana Lodge - Guest House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Cornelia

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, very clean and airy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the ocean love it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of theabove
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

castillo

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
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well located with beautiful beach view but not impressed by fellow guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

素晴らしいロケーションですが・・・

素晴らしいロケーションで避暑地、保養、のんびりするには最高の場所でした。ただ、車がないとだいぶ不便です。やはり1部屋か2部屋しかないようですが、シャワー・トイレ付きの部屋を使わないとだいぶ不便です。 もう1つ気になるのは、バックパッカーズとしての宿泊施設ですので、その宿泊者たちがだいぶ違う雰囲気の人たちなので、マナーが悪かったり、夜中までうるさかったり、夜中でもウロウロと動き回るのでだいぶ気になりました。また、部屋を開けての話し声や音楽もだいぶうるさい時がありました。 それ以外は本当に素晴らしい景色ときれいな海が目の前で部屋からの景色もとても良かったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie

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