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title: "Moana Lodge, Wellington: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Moana Lodge in Wellington: rated 8.8 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hostel · ★★★★★
# Moana Lodge

Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand

8.8 ·  Excellent 118 reviews ·  #25 #25 of 97 in Wellington ·  4.4/5 on Google, 159 reviews ·  5.6 Location score
## About Moana Lodge

Moana Lodge is a hostel in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 118 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, restaurant, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 24 km from the centre of Wellington. The nearest beach is 50 m away. The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 28 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 14

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

49 Moana Road [moana-lodge-accommodation.co.nz](http://www.moana-lodge-accommodation.co.nz/)

## How Moana Lodge scores

Better rated than 79% of hotels in Wellington

-   Guest rating **8.8**
-   Location **5.6**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **3.5**

Wellington average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

159 Google reviews

-   5★59%
-   4★20%
-   3★12%
-   2★5%
-   1★5%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontRestaurantFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Restaurant

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.6**/10

- **Walk grade:** **0**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **0**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">50 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Plimmerton Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellington International Airport (WLG)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">28 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">64 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wellington</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">55 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Mainline Steam Trust1.4 km

## Moana Lodge: in detail

At Moana Lodge, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Complimentary parking is available for guests. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hostel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. In certain chosen rooms, a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. At Moana Lodge, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site BBQ facilities available.

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## Questions about Moana Lodge

### How do guests rate Moana Lodge?

Moana Lodge has a guest rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 118 reviews, which is better than 79% of rated hotels in Wellington.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Moana Lodge?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Moana Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Moana Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Wellington International Airport (WLG), is 28 km away in a straight line.

### Is Moana Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 50 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Moana Lodge have?

Moana Lodge has 14 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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