Hosking House

Location: 1 Victoria Road, New Plymouth, nz

Star Rating: 9.6 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Luggage storage
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Board games/puzzles
• Concierge service
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Pet bowls
• Badminton equipment
• Fire extinguishers
• Invoice provided
• Smoke alarms
• Key access
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available

Rooms Available

• Standard Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (New York Room)

  1 Queen Bed

  Balcony/patio with city views

  
  

  Layout - Dining area and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Kitchenette with coffee/tea maker and refrigerator (on request)

  Bathroom - Shower, bathrobes, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Free newspaper and iron/ironing board

  Comfort - Daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Bottle of water
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio

• Suite

  This suite features a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station and tea/coffee making facilities. It has a spacious bathroom with a classic claw-foot bath tub, a walk-in shower and hand-made New Zealand toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow

• Queen Room with Balcony

  This suite features a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station and tea/coffee making facilities. It has a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and hand-made New Zealand toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • DVD player
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Alarm clock
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine or champagne
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow

Guest Reviews

• Doreen (10/5): - Everything. Breakfast was great each day Nothing
• Zenaida (9/5): Fabulous - Really good location close to the town centre. The breakfast was superb. The host was helpful with activities and restaurants around the area. The room including bathroom was lovely. Can't think of anything.
• Margaret (9/5): Great stay in centrally located property - Room very comfortable, excellent breakfast and helpful friendly host, central location. We enjoyed the opportunity to chat with other guests in the shared lounge and at breakfast. Nothing
• Helga (10/5): Sehr schöner Aufenthalt in New Plymouth - Parkmöglichkeit direkt an der Liegenschaft; Zimmer sehr sauber; hervorragendes Frühstück mit frischem Obst und täglich anderer warmen Speise das Zentrum und das Meer sind fußläufig zu erreichen nichts
• Yvette (9/5): Would highly recommend Hosking House. - Beautiful house in great location. Easy walking distance to city centre and shoreline. Lovely hosts! Location, amenities, breakfast
• Michael (10/5): -
• David (10/5): Class - Ouzes class. Great breakfast. Helpful but unobtrusive host. Nothing
• GXB17 (10/5): Séjour romantique - Nous avons absolument tout aimé à Hosking House. L’endroit est plein de charme, notre chambre était super confortable et impeccable. Le petit-déjeuner est un régal : produits frais et des ingrédients frais du jardinage. Notre hôte a été adorable, toujours attentionnée, ce qui a vraiment fait la différence. L’emplacement, en plus, est parfait pour découvrir New Plymouth. Un séjour inoubliable — nous reviendrions les yeux fermés ! RAS
• France-Inge (10/5): Exceptional - Absolutely exceptional hospitality with a beautiful home! Nothing we will absolutely stay at Hosking house each and every time we come to New Plymouth
• Stephen (10/5): Luxury accommodation within walking distance to city & sights - Hosking House is an old late 1800’s home that has been lovingly restored in keeping with the age of the property. Rachel & Rodney make guests feel as if they are part of their family - you are cared for in every way - from crisp white linen, fluffy bath robes, a guest lounge with an abundance of looks & games, to the outstanding continental & cooked breakfast each morning. Pukekura park, the CBD & the Coastal walkway are within walking distance. Staying here was a memorable experience.
• Dr. Jörg (7/5): Grundsätzlich gut aber mit Unannehmlichkeiten und Problemen - schönes Ambiente, nette Gastgeber Leider wurden wir in der Unterkunft erst zwei Tage später als gebucht erwartet. So mussten wir am Abend kurzfristig mit einem lärmigen Zimmer in einem nahegelegenem Hotel Vorlieb nehmen, anstatt im gebuchten Zimmer zu sein. Offensichtlich ein Problem mit dem Buchungssystem des Vermieters. Unser Zimmer war sehr schön, hatte aber weder Schrank noch gross Ablagen für Kleidung etc. Bad und vor allem Toilette waren offen gegenüber Schlafbereich.
• Greg (10/5): Would highly recommend - Very friendly hosts. Stunning breakfasts. Comfortable - felt like home. Cold to centre of town. Tricking parking
• Reeves (10/5): Heavenly Hosking House - The room was beautiful, and the attached bathroom came with toiletries. The breakfasts were fabulous and cooked just for us and were ready at the time we indicated each morning. Rachel and Rodney were very friendly and welcoming and had some great suggestions on places to eat. There was even a little jar of treats for our wee dog. Would definitely recommend Nothing.
• Marina (10/5): Everything Was Perfect! - Highly recommend Hosking House. The accommodation is immaculate and stylish with many amenities. Centrally located, with an easy walk to Pukekura Park and various attractions. Rachel and Rodney's local knowledge (along with amazing breakfasts) made for a pleasant and memorable stay. Nil
• Cathallex (10/5): Exceptional -
• Catherine (10/5): Gorgeous property in a perfect location. The bed was comfy and the room was decorated very nicely. - Loved the room, the bed, the shower and the location. Sink drain was clogged and the bathroom light was too dim to apply makeup.
• Loren (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rosina1968 (10/5): Gorgeous & comfy - A beautiful villa with lovely comfortable rooms. I had a lounge and kitchen to use. I felt like I was at home. Very friendly & kind hosts. I was made a lovely evening cheese & fruit platter, rather than bfast for 2 days & on the 3rd I had a buffet of cereal,yogurt, bacon, fritters and fresh veges.& juice Yum. The host even dropped me at the airport, that was unexpected and very appreciated . I will be back . Nothing... well, I wish I could have stayed all 4 days.
• Dawn (9/5): Superb -
• Robert (10/5): Exceptional - The hosts couldn’t have been more gracious and accommodating, from providing help with food, suggestions for what to see, laundry, etc. The breakfasts were delicious and filling. The location was perfect, just a short walk to downtown New Plymouth with restaurants, museums and the coastal walkway and an easy drive to Mt. Taranaki and hiking trails. All in all, a wonderful way to start our visit to New Zealand.
• Rebekah (10/5): Exceptional -
• Lorraine (9/5): Superb - Modern, clean and spacious. Rod and Rachel were the perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was amazing. Location to centre of town and park was perfect especially if you’re in town for the Festival of light. I really enjoyed the bath after a long walk. A perfect stay for couples and solo travellers.
• Mark (9/5): Perfect place to stay for a weekend getaway! - V comfortable and stylish and the hosts were great, super attentive! Nothing
• Daniel (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfasts were exceptional and delicious
• Jeremy (10/5): A perfect place for us to rest, reconnect and enjoy all the things we love about New Plymouth. - Gorgeous, a very easy space to relax and refuel in. Beautifully presented, easy parking, accessible to town and park. Lovely hosts who made us feel very welcome. Nothing
• Benjamin (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was great, host very welcoming and informative, delicious breakfast. Na
• Alison (9/5): Lovely stay in a renovated villa - I loved this bed and breakfast in a beautifully renovated villa. Guest rooms were located on the main floor, with a separate entrance, lounge and kitchen for guest use. Large guest rooms and lovely modern ensuite bathrooms. The breakfast was superb with homemade cereals, toast and a cooked breakfast if desired. A huge selection of all sorts of teas, coffees and other drinks. The location is walking distance to town and Pukekura Park, Marsden Hill lookout, and a riverside bush walk is practically on the doorstep. There is driveway parking provided. And the hosts Rachel and Rodney were so kind and accommodating.
• Lisa (10/5): would highly recommend - wonderful host great breakfast clean comfortable bed
• Dave (10/5): Fantastic hosts, great accommodation and lovely breakfasts - Excellent breakfasts. We were there for three days and had something different every day. The hosts were really friendly and provided lots of useful information for things to do in the area. Great accommodation, thoroughly recommend it.
• Deborah (9/5): Excellent - Superb breakfast which changed every day. Fresh food and very tasty
• Wendy (9/5): Very welcoming hosts who gave us some great recommendations for dining out - Very comfortable and handy to everything
• Joel (10/5): Absolutely excellent will most definitely be returning - Very central, beautiful home, most welcoming host. Perfect.
• Philip (8/5): Very good -
• Melanie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bernadette (10/5): Hosking House is a most attractive homestay , with Rachel an outstanding hostess. - Breakfasts - brilliant . Substantial and healthy . Very pleasant setting in the sun overlooking the garden Location - very close to the city , but with fickle weather we tended to take the car downtown. Having the use of the sunny living room , plenty of reading material , and excellent info on local activities , eating places etc. A longer stay would have been nice! Being the only guests we could park in the driveway. A challenging exit on to the road , but ok after the first couple of times.
• Marie (9/5): Superb - Breakfasts were great. Room was comfortable and roomy and hosts were very friendly and helpful in offering travel suggestions. Car parking was on the squeezy side.
• Kristin (10/5): An exceptional place to stay in New Plymouth - We had a wonderful stay at Hosking House. The rooms were beautifully appointed, spacious and comfortable. The facilities were lovely and having the lounge to use was a real benefit. The breakfast was outstanding and we really enjoyed it. Our host Rachel was friendly, accommodating and so welcoming. We would definitely stay again.
• Terry (10/5): Very 3qble stay in beautiful accommodation. - The location was right for our needs. Breakfasts were exceptional.
• David (10/5): Exceptional -
• Trevor (10/5): Exceptional -
• Michael (10/5): Treat yourself! Hosking House was the best accommodation we stayed at during our 5 weeks in New Zealand - A beautiful house and exceptional accommodation - our host showed great attention to detail and made us feel very welcome and comfortable
• Vivienne (10/5): Character, comfort and a beautiful breakfast! - Character & comfort in a great location with a beautiful breakfast each morning to start the day. Dog friendly too.
• Kathryn (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfast was beautifully presented and so yummy - home made jams and feijoas fresh from the tree! nothing
• Lina (10/5): Best breakfast experience - The breakfast was great and the hospitality of the owners exceptional.
• Kym (10/5): great hosts and very good breakfast thanks -
• Lucinda (9/5): Very elegant house with easy walk of town centre and right next to Pukekura Park -
• Dominic (10/5): Lovely hideaway, excellent central location, friendly attentive hosts and truly wonderful breakfasts - Great location; very comfortable and well furnished house of character/ Nothing
• Mark (10/5): Rachel and Rod's place is a great introduction to New Plymouth and the surrounding area - A great mix of continental and cooked breakfast which varied each day. The property location allows you to easily walk into the city and access the local park. The hosts were especially welcoming, and we also enjoyed meeting and talking to other guests.
• Erin (8/5): Very good -
• Rob (10/5): Exceptional - Very well appointed boutique accommodation house run but extremely competent, friendly and responsive hosts. A very nice stay with everythign we needed and an easy walk to town which we enjoyed immensely . No issues at all
• Brigitte (9/5): Superb - Excellent location, beautiful room and great breakfasts. Host was very friendly and helpful.
• Lucy (9/5): Superb -
• Stephen (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sue (10/5): Exceptional -
• David (10/5): Exceptional -
• Bruce (8/5): Very good -
• John (10/5): A beautiful house to stay in and great hospitality. - The breakfast was very good, and beautifully presented. The room was amazing and Rachel and Rodney were great hosts. Exceptional hospitality. The house was close to gardens and shops.
• Julie (10/5): Exceptional -
• Garth (10/5): Excellent stay in Boutique accommodation - This was an exceptional house to stay at on the edge of New Plymouth CBD and the park. Both the rooms & service was excellent, equivalent to a 5 star hotel. The breakfast each morning were most enjoyable Nothing
• Christine (9/5): Superb -
• Andy (8/5): Lovely hospitality and relaxation. - Friendliness and comfort. So close to Pukekura Park Need a bigger breakfast table.
• Kristy (10/5): awesome ! - the house got its historic character … which is fabulous… the host is exceptional… I lost my earrings in the sink … they helped me to get it out… also gave us very useful tips to travel to Taupo… it was a great experience! the toilet is open and link to the room but ok…
• Robyn (9/5): Superb -
• Val (10/5): a lovely little welcoming start o our short road trip and peace of mind that Jazz was accepted. - Breakfast was a lovely little treat each morning and beautifully presented. Rachel and Rodney were such lovely hosts and very accommodating with our Boxer who was recovering from a bad injury. they went out of their way to make all of us feel at home and especially boxer Jasmine! having to leave too soon. No negatives!
• The traveller (10/5): One of the best places we have stayed at. We had o - Rachel was warm and welcoming. She could not do enough to help us and make recommendations of what to do and where to eat. We had an easy walk to most things and the Park across the road is amazing.If ever you go to New Plymouth you must stay at Hosking House.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Best place to stay in New Plymouth, New Zealand!! - This hotel (more like a private home!) is so super awesome that it’s difficult to describe in words. Very very elegant and so spotlessly clean! Very comfortable bed with loads of pillows. Bathroom has shiny polished wood floors with a glass shower and a heated towel rack. Room has a refrigerator and large windows that can be opened for a cool evening breeze. Right next door to a huge botanical garden and only a few minutes walk to CBD and the ocean. But the best part is the breakfast!!!! It’s different every day and includes such things as poached eggs, bacon, toast, corn fritters, jam, cereal and orange juice, tea and coffee. You definitely won’t be able to eat it all!
• Raymond (10/5): Outstanding B & B - Outstanding B & B - Best we have stayed in in over 50 years of travelling anywhere in the World. Rachel's professional and friendly service and advice was much appreciated including booking of a restaurant close by on our arrival. The breakfasts were exceptional, equal to any 5 Star Hotel. We highly recommend Hosking House to any visitor to New Plymouth
• Syd (10/5): Wonderful B&B close to town and the coast - Hosking House is a real find - located within easy walking distance of the CBD and the Coast. The proprietors are extremely helpful and friendly, gladly taking care of little extras such as booking taxis and restaurant reservations, and the scrumptious full breakfasts make mid-day meals unnecessary! Great value, and highly recommended.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Close to buckland park , beach & city centre. A beautiful home ....cosy & very comfortable.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Awesome B&B - This was more like a boutique hotel rather than a B&B. Great period accommodation within walking distance of most activities. Just that right mix of Kiwi hospitality and 1st class service from our hosts. The guest rooms are separate to the hosts private quarters providing a nice bit of privacy. Highly recommended.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Fantastic B&B in New Plymouth - Great B&B in a really cool town. Great hosts, clean and comfortable rooms. What else do you need?
• David (6/5): Nice hotel in great location for city and Pukekura - Rachel made us really welcome, and went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable. The hotel is next to Pukekura Park, which is really worth a visit. The hotel is only a short walk from the shops, museum, and restaurants.
• Leonie (10/5): dezel b en b gelijk doen! - Het was super en Rachel heeft ons goed geholpen . Het zit ook dichtbij het centrum dus een toplocatie!
• Verified traveler (10/5): Amazing stay. Will definitely be back. - Awesome room, great sleep, amazing breakfast. 10/10 :)
• Robert Leigh (8/5): Relaxing - Close to Gardens, Town, Seafront can't beat that.
• David (10/5): - Value: Good value; Excellent B&B. Great location; 5 minute walk to Pukekura Park and 10 minute walk into town
• Martin (10/5): - Facilities: Brand new, Well conceived layout; Value: Great deal, You get what you pay for; Service: Go the extra mile, Always happy to help; Cleanliness: Pristine; Most things within walking distance, but it depends what you want/want to do
• Paula (10/5): - Fantastic location, close to everything.
• Scott (10/5): -
• Allan (10/5): - Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Great deal; Service: Phenomenal; Cleanliness: Pristine; Will definitely stay here again
• Pam (10/5): - Facilities: Top of the line, State of the art; Value: Fantastic, Amazing; Service: Flawless, Remarkable; Cleanliness: Immaculate; Close to everything
• Sophie (10/5): - Facilities: Nice , No door on the bathroom ; Value: Affordable;

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