Ranui
Porirua
Popular places to visit
Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture during your travels in Porirua. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
The Cricket Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at The Cricket Museum during your travels in Porirua. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its cafes.
Plimmerton Dog Park
Plimmerton Dog Park is just one of the places to see in Porirua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Ranui Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington Airport
Nice staff, good food and a clean hotel.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Good points: very well located in city centre, airport buses serve Lambton Quay outside. Plenty of nearby places to eat. Rooms are clean, well sized and bathrooms well appointed. Desk staff helpful and friendly. Indifferent points: quirky room lighting with dimmer controls instead of individual bedside ...
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! Very friendly and helpful staff, great food in restaurant!! The room was very clean and comfortable!!
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The Gilmore Hotel is absolutely fabulous! It’s in a great location in Wellington, with easy walking access to one of the best shopping streets along with some of the historic district areas. Staff is wonderful and the facilities have been updated and are very modern. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Friendly and professional staff, overall clean facilities and great location. The fitness facilities are very limited and there was a power outage at the time that further limited functionality.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Bolton Hotel
very nice hotel, great service. Parking is a bit of a pain, we used the valet which seemed like we had to, but that was expensive. rooms were nice.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ranui
Cannons Creek
Though Cannons Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
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.
Kenepuru
Though Kenepuru might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach.
Elsdon
Elsdon might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Waitangirua
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Waitangirua and surrounding area, you can visit Plimmerton Beach and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Aotea
Aotea might not have many top sights, but Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
