Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (662 reviews)
42 Powderham Street , New Plymouth , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable bed
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Air conditioning problems
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Bed was very soft, and bathroom wasn't the cleanest.
Service
8.81
Friendly lovely staff. Nothing was too much trouble.
Location
9.05
Location was good and central to where we wanted to be.
Room Quality
7.8
Room was comfortable but showed signs of age.
Amenities
7.83
Limited car parking and air conditioning issues noted.
Value for Money
7.99
Thought that the room was a little shabby for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Breakfast in the adjoining restaurant was excellent.
Overall Experience
8.01
Overall happy with the stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:03

Property Description

Relaxed Accommodation in the Heart of New Plymouth

Spacious Rooms with Spa Bath
Experience comfort and luxury in our spacious guest rooms and suites, with the added indulgence of a spa bath in most rooms.

Convenient On-Site Amenities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, access to our fitness centre, and free parking during your stay. Our business spaces cater to all your conferencing and event needs, making your stay productive and efficient.

Explore Taranaki's Attractions
Located just minutes away from popular attractions like Mount Taranaki, Egmont National Park, Richmond Cottage, Puke Ariki, and Real Tart Gallery, our hotel is the perfect base for your Taranaki adventures.

Book your stay at Distinction New Plymouth Hotel now for a memorable and convenient experience!

Important information:

Please note that there is a 2% transaction fee when you pay with a credit card or a Visa or MasterCard debit card. There is no surcharge for payments made with EFTPOS or cash.

A valid credit card must be presented on arrival, and be in the same name as the guests's name on the booking confirmation. For all pre-paid bookings, the credit card used to facilitate payment must also be presented on arrival.

The guest will be charged a prepayment of the total price at the time of booking.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NPL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for NZD 15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 662 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.83
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.01
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Jeremy family_with_children nz
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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John and Evelyn couple nz
7
I would stay again. The lady at the desk was lovely.
Pros:

Location was brilliant. The room was clean and the bed was very clean and comfortable. The fridge wasn't working properly, a plastic shelf was broken and the ice box was literally a box of ice.

Cons:

Ice cubes in a defrosted ice box and a butter knife would have been handy. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable stay.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Pakanui family_with_children nz
7
Good stay spoiled by rooms not being serviced
Pros:

The check-in staff member was excellent, pleasant and very accommodating. She was a local who had a good knowledge of the area. The lift was a good option for us older folks loaded with luggage. The location and rooms sizes were also good. Spa bath in one of the rooms enjoyed by grandson. Three supermarkets, McDonalds, beach and main street all in walking distance. Our room was very quiet at the back of the hotel. Parking was good too.

Cons:

The rooms weren't serviced and there were no cleaning facilities provided so unable to clean dishes, rubbish bins not emptied etc. No microwave so unable to heat food in rooms. Having to leave dirty towels in corridor when the weekend manager brought us fresh towels.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Tony family_with_children nz
8
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
S
Sandy solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Clean and acceptable for alot of restaurants and nice view

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
S
Shaun solo_traveller nz
6
Nice
2026-04-26 via Nuitee
D
Debra couple nz
8
Great value for money, enjoyed our two night stay
Pros:

Great value for money. Big, clean and tidy rooms. We had breakfast at the restaurant and it was really nice. All staff including the restaurant were lovely and friendly

Cons:

Bit of a rabbit warren but it wasn’t a dislike.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
G
Greenhill solo_traveller nz
9
Pros:

Great service and location

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
T
tania family_with_children nz
8
Pros:

Location was great. Had dinner at the reception and it was amazing, staff nice and helpful.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
M
Manoj couple nz
4
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
B
Ben solo_traveller nz
7
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
J
Joanna solo_traveller nz
6
average, but staff incredible
Pros:

ROOMS ARE A BIT TIRED, Sheets quite rough, duvet cover would be nicer with a clean sheet on top. Staff are amazing,

Cons:

ROOMS could be a updated and nicer decor would help

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller nz
8
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Sue solo_traveller nz
10
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
C
Charmayne solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

very clean and tidy staff super friendly

Cons:

nothing

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
W
wei family_with_children nz
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
C
Craig couple nz
8
Close to City Centre - walking distance to restaurants, shops, etc
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and the reception staff very informative. The location very close to city center, very walkable to a number of different restaurants. The breakfast was at the hotel's restaurant, which included a buffet of the usual cereals, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, breads, etc and a cooked choice from the restaurant menu. The AC in the room was pretty good and reasonably quiet when running at night. The hot water was really good in the shower.

Cons:

The lack of car parking - you had to arrive back to the car park area early if you wanted a park close to the reception area, if the car park was full, you had the option to park across the road at a local business car park.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Wee Kiat Nicholas family_with_children sg
6
Nice room but let down by poor air conditioning unit and stuffy room
Pros:

Location is good and quite central to the main street in New Plymouth, many restaurants/cafes are walking distance from the hotel. Room is spacious and bathroom as well.

Beds are comfortable and not too hard/soft. Staff are also great and helped to accommodate an issue we had with our booking.

Cons:

The air conditioning/thermostat was not working properly. Room felt very stuffy at night and we were unable to sleep well that night due to this. Should consider installing a proper air conditioning unit in each room or upgrade the central air con unit. This issue is the main reason why the rating is a 6.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
solo_traveller nz
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Terry couple nz
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee