Porirua
Travel Guide





Visit Porirua
Where to stay in Porirua

Plimmerton
Unique features of Plimmerton include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Plimmerton Beach or South Beach while you're exploring the area.
Whitby
While Whitby might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plimmerton Beach and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture.
Titahi Bay
When in Titahi Bay, you can plan a visit to Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Porirua City Centre
While Porirua City Centre isn't home to many top sights, Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pukerua Bay
Travelers like the beaches in Pukerua Bay, and Brendan Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Harbour View Lodge
"Easy check-in. Room had what needed."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

The Post Hotel
"Very disappointed with Level 1 Room 3—loud music in the morning from gym outside."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Moana Lodge - Guest House
"All excellent. Amazing views too."
Reviewed on 29 April 2026

The Plimmerton Beach House
"So nice to be able to hear the sea while sleeping. The location was excellent and everything about the place was perfect. Looking forward to a return visit."
Reviewed on 25 March 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"We stayed in the Queen apartment room it was perfect for the 2 day Masterclass online sessions we were doing, nice and quiet the service staff were super helpful and accommodating. Onsite parking was great, laundry facility in the apartment was handy. Had to be very careful when getting in/out of ..."
Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
"Filthy rooms. Carpets are dirty and stained. Rooms have body odour stench. Toilets were blood stained and black under the rim with grime. Shower wall had hair stuck to it and hair in the drain. Water was not draining in the shower resulting in it flooding over the shower box. Duty manager came to ..."
Reviewed on 3 July 2026

