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About the Hotel

42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 4310
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Close to Pukekura Park
Very good
7.8
8.5
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4.0
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Positioned about 20 minutes on foot from the FREE family focused Brooklands Zoo and just 300 metres from the 48-metre kinetic Wind Wand Sculpture, the grand 4-star Distinction New Plymouth Hotel presents a private art gallery. With a banquet hall available, the modern hotel stands a stone's throw from from The Taranaki Cathedral Parish Church of St Mary.

Location

The excellent hotel is located in the centre of New Plymouth merely a 5-minute stroll from the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and only 1.6 km from the indoor TSB Stadium. You'll be nearly a 5-minute drive from Fountain Pond.

Well-connected to many sights, the smoke-free Distinction New Plymouth is in close proximity to New Plymouth bus station.

Rooms

Some of the air-conditioned rooms have a sitting area and a dining area, and such facilities as a flat-screen cable TV, along with an electric kettle. They are outfitted with standard decor. Guests can also enjoy views of the garden.

Eat & Drink

Drinks are available at the lounge bar. The nearby dining opportunities include Ozone Coffee Roasters NZ, which is 450 m from the Distinction New Plymouth.

Leisure & Business

The accommodation includes a gym area, as well as a spa salon, so you can both relax and engage in sports. Business travellers are welcome to use a conference room offered on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Pukekura Park for stunning gardens and tranquil walks.
  • Try the locally famous whitebait fritters at The Bach on Breakwater.
  • Explore the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery for contemporary NZ art.
  • Hike the coastal walkway from the hotel to The Sugarloaf.
  • Check out the New Plymouth Farmers Market for fresh local produce.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Studio
2 persons
260 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Queen Studio
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Two-Bedroom Studio
2 persons
640 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Twin Studio
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Restaurant

Business

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

Children

  • Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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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
Area 41
400 ft
41-43 Brougham Street
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
Fork n Knife
800 ft
91a Devon Street West
Peggy's Celtic Bistro
1000 ft
52 Egmont Street
Getting around
City Centre
New Plymouth6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
New Plymouth Airport (NPL)18 min  ·  7.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:00
Check-out
from 06:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
62
Former name
Copthorne Hotel Grand Central
Check-in
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