| straightforward rooms come with wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. upgraded rooms add courtyard views; 1 has a 2-person whirlpool tub. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is complimentary. other amenities include a low-key restaurant, a bar and a gym, plus a courtyard with a seasonal outdoor pool and a sundeck. a 10-minute walk from the shores of the north taranaki bight, this informal hotel on leafy grounds along state highway 3 is 15 minutes on foot from the sprawling pukekura park. room service is available. coin-operated laundry facilities are available
New Plymouth Airport 11 min
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre (13 min)
Striking destination for contemporary art & experimental film in a towering, modern space. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (7 min)
Well-known, architecturally unique pedestrian & cycling bridge with views of Mount Taranaki. Fitzroy Beach (8 min)
Part of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, this beach is popular for surfing, swimming & dog walking. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway (9 min) Lake Mangamahoe (13 min)
Lake and mountain Te Henui Cemetery (7 min) Pukekura Park (12 min)
Lush city park with trails, formal gardens, a teahouse, several lakes, kids' play areas & more. Pukeiti (27 min)
Botanical garden known for its diverse rhododendrons, plus rainforest trails & treehouses for kids. The Wind Wand (9 min)
Completed in 2000, this red-fibreglass kinetic sculpture by Len Lye stands 48m tall. Paritutu Rock (10 min)
Hiking destination with a large rock offering challenging climbs & panoramic views from the top. Recreation Reserve (7 min) Farmers Market Taranaki (12 min) Tupare (6 min)
Garden and park Puke Ariki Library and Museum (9 min)
Contemporary museum, library & visitor center with history, natural history & cultural exhibits. Brooklands Zoo (6 min)
This menagerie with monkeys, parrots, reptiles & other animals has complimentary admission. | 
