Mana Motel

2.0 star property

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Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
A modern kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Front of property
A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a couch, and a kitchenette.
Basic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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41 Mana Esplanade, Porirua, Wellington, 5026
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Plimmerton Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Plimmerton Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Porirua

Located in Paremata, Mana Motel is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as South Beach and Plimmerton Beach. Each of the 17 rooms at this motel includes a kitchen, a sitting area, and a microwave. Located centrally in Porirua, it's connected to a shopping center and also close to Plimmerton Dog Park and Ascot Park Dog Exercise Area.

What's nearby

  • South Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Plimmerton Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Plimmerton Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Wellington Central Business District - 20 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Cuba Street Mall - 22 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 5 min drive
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nish Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beer Engine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sushil’s Musclechef Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whitby Chinese Takeaways - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Mana Motel

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, sitting areas, and microwaves. 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 valet parking (max 1 space per unit)

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • 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
  • Separate sitting area

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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 and also 16 minutes on foot from South Beach. You'll also find Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and The Cricket Museum 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.

Is Mana Motel a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Mana Motel?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Mana Motel?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Mana Motel?

The closest major airport to Mana Motel is Kapiti Coast Airport (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).

Are there rooms with balconies at Mana Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Mana Motel.

Mana Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 66 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the facilities were satisfactory and the service was very warm and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great for a one night stay, easy to find, easy to get to where we needed to go the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The facilities available were good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a stopover night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was adequate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were just staying the 1 night before catching early ferry. Was just what we needed for the 3 of us. Will stay again . Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was safe. The kitchen had what we needed to cook breakfast. We were happy with this Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Maria

I like that it was close to the place we needed to go
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was tidy and met our needs for our stay. The staff were kind enough to let us check out late as our flight left in the afternoon and let us use some cleaning equipment when needed too. We were able to have our cat with us too, so were very grateful for that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Manda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this motel I'm allowed my dog here and the price is perfect thankyou for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janakrai

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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Deidre

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Very Impressed

I was very impressed with the motel it had plenty of parking and the room was in a good condition and it was a perfect location for using the train into Wellington.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Alton

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything I expected was there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Larry

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
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4/10 Poor

Trevor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt and had to move out of master bedroom to 2 single bed room because of the smell.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025