Hosking House — Hotel in North Island

We had a fantastic stay in New Plymouth, made even better by the wonderful hosts, Rachel and Rodney. Rachel was easy to communicate with over email and Rodney was incredibly welcoming and accommodating throughout our visit. Rodney gave us lots of great recommendations for local walks and restaurants, and every suggestion we followed turned out to be spot on — we had an amazing time exploring the area thanks to him.||The room itself was quaint, very clean, and had such a cozy feel. The bed was super comfy, and the standing tub was such a vibe — being able to watch TV while soaking was a real treat. One thing to note is that the toilet is quite close in the space, so you’ll want to be comfortable with your travel companion. At least enough to be able to ask them to hang out in the front room haha. ||The breakfast provided was absolutely perfect and really set us up for the day ahead.||Highly recommend staying here if you’re visiting New Plymouth — we would...

We recently had the privilege of a wonderful experience at Hosking House with a group of friends. We were warmly greeted by Rachel with a welcome drink already waiting for us! The rooms are beautifully appointed with ensuite in each. There were 6 of us so each couple had their own slice of independent sleeping luxury. Rather than going out to dine, we simply had pizza delivered to make the most of the house. Breakfast the next morning was pre-prepared for us. Wonderful coffee, with frittata, bacon and Rod's own take on a traditional potato dish was beautiful. A lovely outlook to the garden couldn't have complimented the lazy morning breakfast any better. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for something special....you don't have to be an out-of-towner to treat yourself from time to time! Highly recommended.....thanks again...

This is a fabulous little B&B in New Plymouth. Rod is a superb host who made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. Our room was comfortable and spacious and has a lovely bathtub next to the bed. Perfect for a relaxing soak after a day at Mount Taranaki. The breakfasts are superb too. No need for any lunch! They operate an honesty bar with good value beer and wine. A nice touch, especially when so many places try to fleece tourists.

Just be aware when booking that it’s on quite a busy road, so it’s not the quietest spot, hence why I haven’t given it 5 stars. The upside is that it’s in walking distance of most of the sights though, including the delightful cricket pitch at Pukekura park and a cracking local brewery...