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About the Hotel

42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 4310

Rooms & Amenities

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel offers 62 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, tea and coffee makers, and free unlimited WiFi. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, some featuring jetted bathtubs. Rooms include TVs with SKY channels and individually controlled air-conditioning. Executive Suites provide a king bed, separate lounge, and spa bath.

Dining & Recreation

The hotel features an on-site restaurant serving local and international dishes. Guests can access a 24-hour fitness center. Nearby dining options include Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean, both within walking distance.

Location & Attractions

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Saint Mary's Church and TSB Showplace. Nearby landmarks include Richmond Cottage, Puke Ariki, and the Coastal Walkway Foreshore. Mount Taranaki is a 30-minute drive away, and New Plymouth Airport is 15-20 minutes by car.

Services & Facilities

Services include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. The hotel has conference space measuring 6155 square feet, suitable for events. Complimentary parking and concierge services are available.

Safety & Convenience

The hotel has a smoke detector, fire extinguisher, security system, and first aid kit. Free WiFi, ironing facilities, and electric kettles are provided in all rooms. The property is smoke-free and offers keyless entry for added convenience.

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2 persons
260 sq. feet 
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Queen Studio
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2 persons
250 sq. feet 
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Twin Studio
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2 persons
295 sq. feet 
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Getting around

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City Centre
New Plymouth1700 ft
Airports
New Plymouth (NPL) 7.4 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 4310
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42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 4310
Nearby
Gallery
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
900 ft
Museum
Puke Ariki
900 ft
New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
Wind Wand
900 ft
Church
The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary
900 ft
2-6 Ariki Street
Richmond Cottage
900 ft
Corner of Devon and Queen streets
Clock Tower
900 ft
Gallery
Real Tart Gallery
900 ft
Shopping Area
Centre City Shopping Centre
900 ft
Marsland Hill
New Plymouth Observatory
900 ft
Park
Coastal Walkway Foreshore
900 ft
35 Powderham St
Huatoki Walkway
900 ft
New Plymouth CBD
900 ft
Puke Ariki Landing
The Firkee Wala
900 ft
Restaurants
GCR Grand Central Restaurant & Bar
100 ft
42 Powderham Street
Chaos Cafe
400 ft
36 Brougham Street
Koi Spice Craft & Whisky
900 ft
85 Devon St West Central New Plymouth
Siam Thai Fusion Cuisine
800 ft
70 Devon Street West
Marinovich's Seafood Restaurant & Cafe
600 ft
19 Brougham Street
The dept
900 ft
53 Egmont Street across the road from Peggy Gordons
Peggy's Celtic Bistro
1000 ft
52 Egmont Street
Decanta Tapas Bar
800 ft
17-19 Devon Street West
Laughing Buddha
900 ft
Currie Street Upstairs Cnr Devon St & Currie St

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
7.9
7.9/10 based on 291 reviews
Nathan
United Kingdom, March  2024
8.2/10

I had a great stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious, perfect for a quiet retreat. The service was exceptional, with helpful and attentive staff who made my stay memorable. The location was fantastic, right in the heart of the city with easy access to attractions. The dining experience was a bit lacking, but the overall facilities were up to standard.

Rooms
8.0
The room was very nice, quite spacious, and quiet. The big bath was a bonus for bathing our baby.
Service
9.0
The staff were super helpful, attentive, and honored our request for a quiet room. They made sure everything was clean, tidy, and warm.
Location
9.0
The location was great, just a short walk to the city center and surrounded by attractions. It was convenient for exploring the city.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was up to standard, but some dishes were not up to par. The pricing could have been better for the quality.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were adequate for my needs, and everything was functional during my stay.
comfortable rooms
mixed dining quality
H.
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.8/10

The hotel is in a super convenient location, within walking distance to the central shopping area and major tourist sights. The rooms are spacious, but could use a bit of updating. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to assist with any inquiries. The dining options seemed a bit expensive with a limited range, but the central location makes up for it. On-street parking is available across a main road with heavy traffic during the day, which can be a slight inconvenience.

Rooms
8.0
The room I stayed in was a good size, and the bed was comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was great and the staff were super friendly and helpful.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location is good for anyone who wants to be in the heart of the city, with easy access to everything downtown.
Dining
7.0
The dining options seemed a bit pricey and limited, but the proximity to the city center makes up for it.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall, but could use some improvement in terms of variety.
Lee
United Kingdom, September  2023
6.6/10

The hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms allowed for noise from neighboring rooms but were prepared earlier than expected. The view, although partly of the ocean, included a car park. However, the room was not ready after a long drive, which was frustrating.

Rooms
7.0
Despite some noise from adjacent rooms, our room was ready earlier than anticipated. The view had a mix of ocean and a car park.
Service
6.0
The check-in staff were efficient and friendly, making our arrival hassle-free. However, the overall friendliness of the service lacked consistency.
Location
8.0
The location was the standout positive, being centrally located with plenty of dining options around. However, the room was not as central as initially perceived.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience fell short of expectations, with individual item pricing leading to a surprisingly high total. The menu did not match the in-room offerings.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were standard, not particularly remarkable but satisfactory.
Harry
United Kingdom, September  2023
8.4/10

My stay at the hotel was lovely. The rooms were clean and tidy, with a well-presented spa bath making it quite pleasant and comfortable. However, I was a bit disappointed that the room wasn't made up for the second night. The service was fantastic with accommodating and friendly staff. The location was excellent, very close to the waterfront and the city center. The dining experience had good gluten-free options but was a bit pricey with separate item charges. Overall, a great stay with good facilities.

Rooms
8.0
The room was clean, tidy, and well presented with a great bathroom well-equipped with toiletries.
Service
9.0
The staff were accommodating, helpful, and friendly.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was excellent, close to the waterfront, the city center, and various attractions I wanted to visit.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered good gluten-free options but was a bit on the pricier side with separate charges.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good and satisfactory during my stay.
Tony
United Kingdom, August  2023
8.4/10

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel! The rooms had a great view of the water, which exceeded our expectations considering the cheap price we paid. We had hired several rooms for our guests, and they were all comfortable and clean through to the morning.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms with a great view of the water exceeded our expectations considering the cheap price we paid.
Service
9.0
The staff were so friendly, helpful, and accommodating! They even recognized our recent engagement by giving us a room upgrade, chocolate, and bubbles. Thanks heaps for that special touch on the nights of April the 16th & 17th.
Location
10.0
The location was perfect! We wanted to stay close to town and be able to walk everywhere, and this hotel was right in the centre of CBD with good eateries nearby.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent but a bit overpriced for what we got. However, the convenience was appreciated.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were good and met our needs during our stay.
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