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Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

3.5 star property

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Two Bedroom Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
One Bedroom Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Studio, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels
Studio, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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42 Powderham Street, New Plymouth, 4310
  • Place, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puke Ariki
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Large Two Bedroom Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Large Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a front desk safe and a banquet hall.
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This New Plymouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
During your stay at Distinction New Plymouth Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Saint Mary's Church. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Saint Mary's Church and Taranaki Cathedral
As a guest of Distinction New Plymouth Hotel, you'll find a fitness centre, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Distinction New Plymouth Hotel also features a front desk safe and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star New Plymouth hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 35 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately NZD 35.00 for adults and from NZD 20.00 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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COPTHORNE GRAND CENTRAL New Plymouth

COPTHORNE HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL

COPTHORNE HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL New Plymouth

Grand Central Hotel

Distinction New Plymouth

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel Hotel

Copthorne Hotel Grand Central New Plymouth

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel New Plymouth

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel Conference Centre

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel Hotel New Plymouth

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 998 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 998 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 998 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 998 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 998 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, restaurant attached and close to the city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and great breakfasts cooked to order.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room, great staff and excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

T G A Buma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable stay. Friendly helpful staff Clean room 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff clean room central location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb receptionist who really set the tone for our stay. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff who looked after us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

BayneandJudy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, room had everything needed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and helping staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome staff great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff this weekend were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was as clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location to all facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and comfortable. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was clean and bed comfortable. Good size room. Didn't like the smell in the room though. Overall would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Edgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious room (2 queen beds). Great shower (over a jet spa bath)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought it was good value for money. Reception team were very friendly and although room was older it was a good size, clean and bathroom had a spa bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tehiwi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Larraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room, nice bed, soft towels. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ajil

Hotel location was good. Has ample parking facility. Very courteous staff.. rooms were clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023