Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Location: 42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, nz
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
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.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Fitness facilities (surcharge)
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wheelchair accessible
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Key card access
- Television in common areas
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Fitness facilities (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Reception hall
- Secured parking
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Rooms Available
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Studio, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- High-speed internet access
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Desk chair
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Two Bedroom Suite
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- High-speed internet access
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Desk chair
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Economy Studio
1 Double Bed
194 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- High-speed internet access
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Desk chair
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Large Two Bedroom Studio
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- High-speed internet access
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Desk chair
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One Bedroom Apartment
1 King Bed
420 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- High-speed internet access
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Desk chair
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Twin Studio
Standard room with, heating/air conditioning and 1 double bed and 1 single bed.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Shower chair
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
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Economy Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
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Queen Studio
These Standard Double Rooms feature a queen sized bed, free Wi-Fi and TV
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Toilet paper
- Shower chair
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Accessible by lift
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
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Two-Bedroom Studio
This suite includes a kettle and refrigerator.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
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One-Bedroom Suite
Exuding a lively and inviting ambiance that mirrors the city’s buzz, the design of the 59 sqm Executive Suite is tastefully minimalist. This room features a king bed, separate lounge, and private bathroom with a spa bath for ultimate indulgence.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
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King Studio
This room features a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Tile/marble floor
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
Guest Reviews
- Kristen (8/5): - Only downfall was i forgot to check If there was a toaster in the room before arriving
- Davies (10/5): Great place to stay - 10 out of 10 to all the staff that includes the restaurant staff ( chef and bar staff thank you for the marvelous meal n drinks aswel as the top notch choc cake sunday 💯💥) Short stay
- bruce (7/5): -
- Dean (5/5): - The feel of the place was good ..nice hallways ph in room wasn't working...average food..expected a lot better..nice look inside .complementary breakfast average not many windows
- charlotte (7/5): - Good for for overnight really handy location
- Andrew (9/5): Perfect location, close to shops, galleries and the ocean - Perfect location for a city visit, friendly staff, comfortable room Nothing
- Oleg Schumow (6/5): - Das Frühstück Das Hotelzimmer hat uns leider überhaupt nicht gefallen. Das Badezimmer ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen und es wirkte ungemütlich und zweckmäßig.
- David (8/5): - N/a
- Restieaux (7/5): - Good location
- Kama (8/5): - Location A worker walked in the front door after we had checked in .. unknowingly
- Caley (8/5): Met all my wants for a perfect weekend away - Lovely staff at front desk. Upgraded us which was awesome 👌 Npthing
- Ken (8/5): -
- johanna (8/5): - Hotel close to museum, galery and shops ??
- Jeremy (9/5): -
- John and Evelyn (7/5): I would stay again. The lady at the desk was lovely. - 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. Ice cubes in a defrosted ice box and a butter knife would have been handy. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable stay.
- Pakanui (7/5): Good stay spoiled by rooms not being serviced - 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. 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.
- Tony (8/5): -
- Sandy (8/5): - Clean and acceptable for alot of restaurants and nice view
- Debra (8/5): Great value for money, enjoyed our two night stay - 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 Bit of a rabbit warren but it wasn’t a dislike.
- Greenhill (9/5): - Great service and location
- Shaun (6/5): Nice -
- tania (8/5): - Location was great. Had dinner at the reception and it was amazing, staff nice and helpful.
- Ben (7/5): -
- Manoj (4/5): -
- Thomas (8/5): -
- Joanna (6/5): average, but staff incredible - ROOMS ARE A BIT TIRED, Sheets quite rough, duvet cover would be nicer with a clean sheet on top. Staff are amazing, ROOMS could be a updated and nicer decor would help
- Sue (10/5): -
- Charmayne (10/5): - very clean and tidy staff super friendly nothing
- wei (10/5): -
- Craig (8/5): Close to City Centre - walking distance to restaurants, shops, etc - 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. 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.
- Wee Kiat Nicholas (6/5): Nice room but let down by poor air conditioning unit and stuffy room - 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. 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.
- Guest (10/5): -
- Terry (8/5): -
- Guest (8/5): -
- Mike (8/5): Enjoyable stay helped by the staff - Location and friendly staff Rooms were a bit dated but good value
- Lyn (9/5): Perfect for my needs - Very good reception and dining staff. Clean, tidy. Fantastic Breakfast - Highly recommeded Pillows are only downfall. Low and felt very old. Need to at least have oneor two plumper ones.
- Robert (10/5): -
- Tamarind (9/5): Will definitely do it again - The spa bath was the bonus. The breakfast was amazing. BUT the staff were the best
- Robyn (8/5): -
- Chris (5/5): -
- Adrian (7/5): ok for money spent - ok
- Karen (9/5): -
- Thineth (9/5): Great place to stay in New Plymouth with comfortable rooms and friendly staff. - Rooms are clean and comfortable, reception and staff polite and friendly. Parking was the only issue, There was no space available in the hotel parking lot during our stay. Other than that, everything was great.
- tinanz (10/5): great staff - barman/ maitre d was superb. did a great job of making my 86 yr old mum feel v special. all goid
- Brendon (8/5): - Exceptional service The traffic was very loud at night time, but can't be helped.
- Karen (7/5): Loved my relaxing spa bath treat - It's our 40th anniversary and we unfortunately couldn't go away. We have stayed here in October for my birthday. So We book here specifically because they have spa baths. It's close to the Indian restaurant Mintleaf. Also The bed is huge and comfortable and There's this really comfy reading chair and sofa 😁 The comforter on the top of the bed needed cleaning there was a stain on it which was there when we stayed in October. But overall the rooms clean. And the sheets are spotless.
- Donna (7/5): Satisfactory short stay. - Both receptionists were very friendly and helpful. Great to have double glazed windows to keep traffic noise at a minimum. We really appreciated having free undercovered carparking. Handy central location. The walls were very thin. We could hear our neighbours easily.
- Andrew (1/5): Gave a score of 1 as there was no zero. - Location was good Water poured out of the bathroom ceiling- no urgency to sort it. Room wasn’t cleaned & they repeatedly only made 1 of the 2 beds.
- Cassandra (10/5): -
- Tabitha (7/5): -
- Sergej (10/5): -
- Debbie (8/5): -
- Chelsea (8/5): Very dusty. The extra blanket and storage on top of dressing wardrobe had layers of dust. One of the lamps didn’t work a - Location The keys constantly stopped working had to go to reception multiple times to get keys reset even after we extended our stay and they reset the keys.
- Kyree (8/5): -
- Kathleen (8/5): -
- Leandro (10/5): Wonderful - Of all the hotels that I have been, this was the best room I’ve been in. I only get to stay for 1 night.
- Paul (8/5): -
- Natasha (9/5): Location, bed, next door social kitchen prefect - Location perfect, beds comfy. No issues
- Brett (3/5): - Location The bed was very uncomfortable, bouncy and wobbly, and old
- Jim (8/5): -
- Dixie (10/5): - Like always I really enjoy staying here as it's perfect for everything needed.
- Mcquaig (10/5): Great location, spacious room, friendly staff and awesome shower - Front house staff very friendly and assisted us with a parking space when carpark was full
- Vari (8/5): -
- Aliesha (7/5): Great location and comfortable stay - Location is great and staff are lovely Bathrooms are a bit tired and the extractor fan very loud
- Kimi (10/5): -
- Rachel (8/5): Great location and value for money - The check in staff were really welcoming, quick and efficient. The lady at the front desk used my first name while communicating with me which was a nice touch and was happy to have a joke which was great. The room was tidy and quiet. Great central location with free parking. Unfortunately, the bed was too firm for us, and the air conditioning was quite loud, so we didn't have the best sleep. The toilet seat was very loose so that needs some attention. The onsite carpark is small for the number of rooms so we had to park across the road in the AA carpark, which was fine for one night on a weekend, but it wouldn't be ideal for staying longer.
- Phillip (5/5): very closed off, good for somewhere to sleep but not hang out. - central no outdoor area, no balcony, reasurant closed
- Grant (5/5): Great location and price but bathroom was not very clean unfortunately. - Great location Wasn’t very clean. Hair left in the bathroom all over the floor and in the shower from the previous guests.
- Simon (8/5): Its allgood for a night - Good location good staff Pretty outdated and worn out bathroom seems old
- Brian (9/5): An unexpected pleasure - An older, character-filled hotel that has been upgraded. The bathroom refit with spa bath and fantastic shower was a joy.
- Andrzej (8/5): Pobyt na jedną noc, przejazdem w inną lokalizację - Bardzo wygodne łóżko, miła obsługa, Widok na klimatyzator
- Marc (7/5): -
- Jennie (6/5): Central to town but not great quality - The staff that’s about it. The bed was terrible, the bathroom was dirty. The floors weren’t vacuumed and the facilities in the room are dated. The view was a carport but it’s right in town so no choice.
- Davis (10/5): - Area, staff, rooms Nil
- Jimmy (9/5): Great front office staff who made us feel welcome and appreciated - Convenient
- Darren (8/5): Great place to stay , friendly staff , Restraunt on site , value for money. - Right in city centre . Perfect for what we needed to do N/A
- Colleen (10/5): Central location which was easy to find, great car parking. Room was spacious and clean. And the staff were superb. - Central, easy to find, car parking, clean, spacious room, excellent staff. Nothing I didn’t like
- Marie (8/5): - Emplacement très central et pratique. Personne convivial et efficace.
- Val (9/5): Perfect - Room spotless, and good size, reception amazing greet. Got there late, still no problem for the front reception. Brekkie was 10out ot 10. Cooked perfect. Service was of a high standard. Will use this facility again Not Applicable
- Nigel (4/5): Convenient with no facilities over a weekend - Centrally located Rooms were small and pokey in need of an upgrade. Bathroom was a hazard for less mobile people
- Rosita (10/5): 10/10 Amazing would stay again! - Gagan was exceptional, very welcoming and super friendly when we arrived and helped us with where to park. Also Tim when we went to have breakfast, amazing service, we have stayed at a few places now that offer breakfast. He was outstanding and stood well ahead and way above the rest. He was very welcoming and greeted everyone who came in and was very friendly asking how I stay was and where we came from etc. Also the Chef, amazing cooked breakfast, be back in a heart beat 💓 Everything was great! :)
- Samantha (7/5): -
- Stephen (8/5): Overnighter - Bed and spa bath
- Wendy (8/5): The lovely man who booked us in was wonderful, I would say the parking is a bit difficult. - It suited us very well We could walk to eating premises and also the supermarket
- Cara (8/5): -
- Kim (8/5): -
- Roshidah (9/5): This place was excellent for our stay in New Plymouth - The location was fantastic, and the staff were very polite and professional. The dining area was welcoming, with excellent meals on offer, and there are plenty of great cafés nearby as well The bathroom could benefit from a small upgrade
- I R DIXON (7/5): - Location Very dated room
- Judika (10/5): - Loved it. The staff was exceptional. We stayed an extra day ! That we had to leave
- Judika (10/5): Excellent stay. - The staff was incredible. We were treated so so well That we had to leave. Lol
- Harpreet Kaur (8/5): -
- Wade (9/5): -
- Sahibjot (9/5): -
- Joan (7/5): Distinction Hotel with nothing distinctive! - Location in the centre. The room was spacious and clean, bed comfortable and the shower was good, with good flow of water and good temperature. Room was tired and dreary. The curtains and bed cover were old fashioned and faded, and the single picture in the room was faded. It was sadly neglected. The dark wood headboard and bedside table were scratched.
- Dean (7/5): - Great location Food good Staff lovely
- A (10/5): The property and room was clean and the receptionist was so friendly and helpful with the lights festival and secure par - So easy to find, close to where we needed to go while we were their for one night and the spa bath was amazing.
- Shelley (8/5): -
- Sharee (10/5): -
- Tim (7/5): -
- Mickey (3/5): Great location, walking distance to town - Location was great, The Gentleman on reception when we arrived was amazing and very welcoming. Car parking is very limited. Cleanliness was terrible in our room, so much dust, and black marks on the wall. No information packs about where to get food or what New Plymouth has to offer.
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