Local Secrets: Great Places to Stay in Paraparaumu
With a wide selection of Airbnb-type accommodation as well as hotels and motels, the options for your stay in Paraparaumu are limited only by your imagination!
The Lodge on Kapiti Island
Waiorua Bay, Kapiti Island
Kapiti Island Nature Tours provide the only accommodation on the Island, from The Lodge, their base at the North End.
Beautiful safari-style tents allow guests to enjoy a private, secluded corner of paradise in luxurious glamping accommodation while the onsite cabins, lined with native timber, provide a more traditional stay. An ensuite option is also available at the coastal bungalow.
With stunning views of the bush-covered hillsides, guests can bask in the afternoon sun with a glass of wine, listening to the spectacular symphony of native bird-song while a chef prepares their meals.
No.10 On The 10th Tee
10 McKay Street, Paraparaumu
Nestled by the 10th tee of Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course and boasting fabulous mountain views, the No.10 On The 10th Tee villa offers 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a patio with garden views and a raft of other facilities - including air conditioning.
The villa is only 300m from Paraparaumu Beach and a fantastic selection of shops and eateries. If you're looking to stretch your legs, the Coastal Cycle Trail (and walking path) takes you the 2.3km to Waikanae Beach and another selection of lovely eateries.
Elliott's Motor Lodge
33 Amohia Street, Paraparaumu
Convenient, quiet, and well-appointed, Elliott's Motor Lodge ticks all the boxes. The 12 modern motel rooms surround a quiet, sunny courtyard garden that leads onto a large fenced lawn area. Relax and enjoy the birdsong and fruit trees with all the convenience of being central to all the things to do in Kāpiti.
The 12 rooms at Elliott's are well-appointed and include all the conveniences needed for a relaxing stay. From studios for business trips or a couple's getaway to one and two-bedroom units for family accommodation or larger groups, Elliott's Motor Lodge caters for all types of travellers.
At the end of a long day, you can also enjoy a relaxing soak in one of the spa baths available in most rooms.
Seascape BnB
Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach
As close to the beach as you can be, Seascape BnB is a fabulous option for unrivalled views out to Kāpiti Island. The two-storied apartment has two double guest bedrooms on the ground floor, sea views from the bedrooms, a private ground floor outdoor patio, and panoramic sea views from the upstairs balcony.
A very short stroll away are the Paraparaumu Beach shops and eateries and the locally-famous Paraparaumu Beach Market every Saturday. The location is also within a short walking distance of Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, ranked among the top 100 courses in the world.
Kāpiti Lindale Motel
3-7 Ventnor Drive, Paraparaumu
Kāpiti Lindale Motel, on the North side of Paraparaumu, offers 10 ground-floor non-smoking self-contained units. The comfortable units are easily accessible, spacious and quiet and designed for comfort and enjoyment. All units are equipped with free wireless internet, Sky TV, air-conditioning, electric blanket, bar fridge and microwave.
Sit back and relax in the outdoor seating and take in the peaceful views of the large park-like grounds. Extensive free off-road on-site parking for cars, trucks, buses, trailers and boats make this a great option for those planning on taking the boat out.
Paraparaumu Motel
65 Amohia Street, Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu Motel is located in central Paraparaumu - a 40-minute drive from central Wellington and the Interislander ferry terminal and less than an hour by train. A 5-minute stroll from the train station finds you with a wide selection of accommodation from corporate studios to one or two-bedroom units. To ensure an excellent night’s sleep, all rooms are fitted with new, comfortable beds.
Walking distance to a wide range of great cafés, bars and restaurants nearby, means you can start the day with a strong flat white and end with a delicious dinner.