Finding the best bed and breakfasts in New Plymouth comes down to where you want to wake up: a villa in the central city, a hosted home near the Bell Block coast, or a farm lodge looking straight at Mount Taranaki. Each bed and breakfast in New Plymouth listed here serves a morning meal as part of the stay and offers hosts who know the region, from walking distance of Pukekura Park at Hosking House to the working farm at Taranaki Country Lodge.
1Hosking House
Hosking House is a modern villa on Victoria Road in the New Plymouth CBD, run as boutique accommodation with the warmth of a bed and breakfast. Guests have a private entrance and their own floor, two lounges, an honour bar and extensive gardens, with hosts Rachel Church and Rodney Hosking on hand as personal concierges. It suits couples and small groups who want to walk to Pukekura Park, restaurants and the city centre.
Services
- Two Boutique Suites with roll-top soaking tubs and rainfall showers
- Studio Suite with a small city-view balcony
- Signature breakfast with a changing sweet and savoury menu
- Guest lounges and honour bar
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Highlights
- Breakfasts built on seasonal ingredients from the house garden, including frittata and house-made muesli
- Local Ozone coffee and tea service
- Heritage fireplaces in the larger suites
- TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 2015, 2016 and 2017
Location & Contact
Name: Hosking House
Address: 1 Victoria Road, Central Business District, New Plymouth 4310
Phone: 06 758 1681
Website: hoskinghouse.com
2Jenny’s Bed & Breakfast
Jenny’s Bed & Breakfast is a hosted homestay on Mangati Road in Bell Block, about 1km from Bell Block beach and a short drive from New Plymouth Airport. Host Jenny Thompson offers two rooms in her own home, each with an ensuite, and is happy to help guests plan their time around the city and district. It suits travellers flying in and out, and walkers or cyclists using the Coastal Walkway, which reaches within 400 metres of the house.
Services
- Queen room with ensuite
- Twin room with ensuite (one king single)
- Breakfast included, chosen from a menu and served at a time to suit
- Rooms serviced daily
Highlights
- Homemade marmalade, home-grown rhubarb, hot porridge and free range eggs on the breakfast menu
- Home baking on hand with tea and coffee
- Electric blankets, room heaters and a well-insulated house for winter stays
- Desk in each room and unlimited ultra-fast broadband Wi-Fi
- Discounted rates for longer stays
Location & Contact
Name: Jenny’s Bed & Breakfast
Address: 105 Mangati Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth
Phone: 06 755 2046
Website: jennysbnb.co.nz
3Taranaki Country Lodge
Taranaki Country Lodge sits on a 56-acre working farm on Hursthouse Road, about 15 minutes from central New Plymouth and 10 minutes from the airport. Owners Donna and Ken Lobb host guests in an architecturally designed lodge with views of Mount Taranaki and the northern coastline, where sheep mustering and shearing are often part of the scenery. It suits couples and business travellers after a quiet rural stay rather than a city address.
Services
- Tasman Room and Egmont Room, each with ensuite and super king bed (or two singles)
- Free continental breakfast
- Cooked farmhouse breakfast on request
- Two-course dinner by booking
- Free airport transport and self-serve laundry
Highlights
- Egmont Room purpose-built for wheelchair access
- New Zealand Institute of Architects Resene Award, Hospitality and Tourism, Western Area, 2005
- Gold Award, Master Builders House of the Year, Taranaki, 2005
- Kitchen facilities and a private patio in each room
Location & Contact
Name: Taranaki Country Lodge
Address: 169 Hursthouse Road, RD 2, New Plymouth 4372
Phone: 06 755 0274
Website: taranakicountrylodge.co.nz
Bed and Breakfasts in New Plymouth at a Glance
| Business | Highlight |
|---|---|
| Hosking House | Breakfasts built on seasonal ingredients from the house garden |
| Jenny's Bed & Breakfast | Homemade marmalade, home-grown rhubarb, hot porridge and free range e... |
| Taranaki Country Lodge | Egmont Room purpose-built for wheelchair access |
How to Choose the Right Bed and Breakfast in New Plymouth
- Location: decide between walking distance of the CBD and Pukekura Park, a spot near the airport and the Coastal Walkway, or a rural setting with mountain views and a short drive into town.
- Breakfast style: check whether breakfast is continental, cooked, or chosen from a menu, and whether a cooked option carries an extra charge.
- Bathroom arrangements: confirm each room has its own ensuite rather than a shared bathroom.
- Accessibility: if anyone in your group uses a wheelchair, ask about ground-floor or purpose-built accessible rooms before booking.
- Extras and policies: look at dinner options, airport transfers, parking, age restrictions and longer-stay rates, and book direct where the host offers it.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Plymouth Bed and Breakfasts
What is included in a B&B stay in New Plymouth?
A B&B in New Plymouth normally includes your room, an ensuite or private bathroom, and breakfast the following morning. Many hosts add Wi-Fi, parking and local advice, while dinners, cooked breakfasts or airport transfers may cost extra depending on the property.
Which parts of New Plymouth are good for a bed and breakfast?
The central city suits guests who want to walk to Pukekura Park, Puke Ariki and restaurants. Bell Block, on the northern approach, is close to the airport and the eastern end of the Coastal Walkway. Rural addresses off Hursthouse Road and similar roads trade a short drive for farm views of Mount Taranaki.
How far in advance should I book a bed and breakfast in New Plymouth?
B&Bs usually have only two or three rooms, so they fill quickly during major events, summer weekends and school holidays. Booking several weeks ahead is sensible for those periods, and direct booking with the host is often possible through their own website.
Are New Plymouth B&Bs suitable for children?
Many bed and breakfasts are set up for couples and adults, with a small number of rooms in the host’s home. Policies vary, so check with the host before booking if you are travelling with children.
Can I walk or cycle the Coastal Walkway from a bed and breakfast?
Yes, depending on location. The Coastal Walkway runs along the waterfront through the city and out to Bell Block, so central and Bell Block properties are close to it. The New Plymouth District Council publishes information on the walkway and local parks.
How can I check the quality of a bed and breakfast?
Read recent guest reviews, look at room photos on the host’s own website, and ask about bathroom and breakfast arrangements. Some New Zealand accommodation also carries a Qualmark rating, the official tourism quality assurance mark.
Is a B&B a good base for visiting Mount Taranaki?
New Plymouth bed and breakfasts make a comfortable base for day trips to Egmont National Park, and rural properties outside the city are often closer to the mountain roads. Ask your host about current track conditions and the best walks for your fitness level.
How We Chose the Best Bed and Breakfasts in New Plymouth
Every business in this guide was found by searching for bed and breakfasts in New Plymouth, then checked against its own website. Names, addresses and phone numbers are taken from the business’s own site rather than a directory feed, so what you see here is what they publish themselves. We also check that each one is actually based in or genuinely serving New Plymouth, rather than a national operator running a local landing page. A business with no website of its own is not listed, because there is no primary source to verify it against.