New Plymouth

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New Plymouth featuring a bridge, mountains and a river or creek
New Plymouth featuring a river or creek, forests and a bridge
Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve which includes a sunset, a bay or harbor and island views
New Plymouth which includes a bay or harbor
New Plymouth featuring a sunset, island images and a bay or harbor

Where to stay in New Plymouth

Wind wand at the coastal walkway in New Plymouth

New Plymouth CBD

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting New Plymouth CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and New Plymouth Observatory.

New Plymouth CBD
Just outside surf club, New Plymouth

Strandon

While visiting Strandon, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Strandon
Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth NZ 🇳🇿 July 2017

Fitzroy

While visiting Fitzroy, you might make a stop by sights like Fitzroy Beach and East End Reserve.

Fitzroy
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Bell Block

Cafes and spas are some things travelers note about Bell Block. Check out Fitzroy Beach or Coastal Walkway while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.

Bell Block
Pukekura Park featuring flowers

Welbourn

If you're spending some time in Welbourn, Pukekura Park and TSB Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Welbourn
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Merrilands

While Merrilands might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bowl of Brooklands and Pukekura Park.

Merrilands
Plymouth International

Plymouth International

4 out of 5
220 Courtenay Street New Plymouth Taranaki
$70 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$80 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
This place was lovely! Would stay here again. We had the deluxe king suite on the 3rd floor. It was nice, nothing special. But the heated pool was lovely and so was the spa. The staff were super friendly and helpful too

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Plymouth International
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

4 out of 5
390 Devon Street East New Plymouth
$54 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$63 total
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Amazing place staff awesome venue great and price so good, only bug would be the shower struggles for pressure and flow.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

3.5 out of 5
42 Powderham Street New Plymouth
$60 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$69 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions TSB Showplace and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
Nice and relaxed clean and tidy.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quest New Plymouth

Quest New Plymouth

4.5 out of 5
21 Currie Street New Plymouth
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre City Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
Great service. Great air con , clean . Good private parking . Alway enjoy staying here . They always look after me . Thank you

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Quest New Plymouth
Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
1d Beach St New Plymouth
Book a stay at this beach cabin in New Plymouth. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fitzroy Golf Club and East End Reserve ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
a little pricey for the small place & fridge wasnt on so our food expired.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
STUDIO 22 ….5 minute walk to sand. 2 minute bike to walkway .

STUDIO 22 ….5 minute walk to sand. 2 minute bike to walkway .

New Plymouth Taranaki
Book a stay at this golf apartment in New Plymouth. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and patios. Popular attractions Fitzroy Golf Club and East End Reserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
An exotic small studio space with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The studio entrance past Marise's lush subtropical garden sets a welcoming vibe. Easy walk from the studio down to the coastal walkway.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

STUDIO 22 ….5 minute walk to sand. 2 minute bike to walkway .
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of New Plymouth

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 65%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Check out the wind wand on the beach especially if it's windy

5/5 - Excellent

Mechelle

Loved new Plymouth, highlight was coastal walkway.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Came to see the Festival of Lights. A long drive but seems not worth it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great walk-able town with many dining and shopping options.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

A nice place to visit traffic flows well and good shopping in town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice ocean village

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