Mana Motel

2.0 star property
Pet-friendly motel with free valet parking connected to a shopping center in Porirua

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Basic Double Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laundry
Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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41 Mana Esplanade, Porirua, Wellington, 5026
  • Place, Plimmerton Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Plimmerton Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Porirua

Located in Paremata within a mile (2 km) of Plimmerton Beach, Mana Motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Plimmerton Dog Park. Each of the 17 rooms at this motel includes a kitchen, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Located centrally in Porirua, it's connected to a shopping center and also close to Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area and The Cricket Museum.

What's nearby

  • Plimmerton Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Plimmerton Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Interislander Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Te Papa - 22 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 5 min drive
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nish Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Engine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ten-8 Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mana Motel

Pet-friendly motel with free valet parking connected to a shopping center in Porirua
Guests staying at Mana Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free valet parking is available if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include kitchens, microwaves, and stovetops. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • Bingo
  • Boat

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for NZD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of NZD 30 and a deposit of NZD 100 per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet deposit: NZD 100 per night
  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus NZD 30 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: NZD 1 per day
  • In-room microwave fee: NZD 1
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 35.0 per day
  • Laundry fee: NZD 4 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-8:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free valet parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Mana motel Motel
Mana motel Porirua
Mana motel Motel Porirua

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Mana Motel?

Mana Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Mana Motel?

This motel is situated in Paremata within a short 18-minute walk of Plimmerton Beach. You'll also find The Cricket Museum and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Mana Motel?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for free at the motel. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Mana Motel include a casino at the property?

No, Mana Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mana Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Mana Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will value amenities like a kitchen, sea views in some guestrooms, as well as a garden.

Does Mana Motel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Mana Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Mana Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Mana Motel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Mana Motel for a fee of NZD 30 per pet, per day. A deposit of NZD 100 per night is collected.

Does Mana Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Mana Motel?

The closest major airport to Mana Motel is Paraparaumu (PPQ), which is 19.7 mi away (26 minutes by car). Another top airport is Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG), which is located 20.2 mi away (36-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Mana Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Mana Motel.

Mana Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rajdeep

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

OMFarrell

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very hospitable and professional, would stay again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the Mana Motel quiet and clean easy to find and within walking distance of shops, The water pressure was fanatic and the bed was so soft,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janakrai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the service, accommodation was clean, had all the amenities we required.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was amazing the staff are friendly and if you have any problems or need anything they are more than happy to help. Thank you for the beautiful weekend i definitely will come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aileen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
On arrival it was very cosy bed was comfortable said it was pet friendly but no were to walk my dog .and the indoor pool wasn't working and we had some ants in our kitchen area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Great shower. Room clean and well stocked. Could do with some hooks in the bathroom to hang towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were Ants in the kitchenette. Old facilities that need an upgrade. The staff was really nice though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome was friendly and service was efficient. Room was spacious and beds comfortable. Avery pleasant stay at a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Larry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We chose this motel mainly because it was handy to the railway station. The Wi Fi in our room was absolutely hopeless, the dining/sitting area was quite small, we did however have a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ipuniu

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the space and the quiet apart from the trains. Surrounding area very lovely. Nice walks good food nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This motel is mainly used to house permanent residents, but it sold itself as a normal motel, which it is not!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Amail

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Inconvenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deidre

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property well presented ,close to shops and restaurants. Friendly helpful staff. A good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kereti

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good bed and shower, trains always going to be a issue being so close but good value nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cochise

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cochise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing. The owner went above and beyond for us during our stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed here for one night this time round but would come again. Our room was good, very hot though, air conditioning would be a wonderful investment. Also the plug sockets behind the single beds were a little dodgy and the bathroom door had a gap when closed where you could clearly see through. Other than that, it was a nice place to chill for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Poto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The service was great but the motel is in port shape though the bathroom and kitchen are relatively new the rest of the motel is really dated. We didn’t enjoy being in the lounge room. The couch was not comfortable and it was shabby and tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025