Reviews of Hosking House
1 Victoria Road, 4310 New Plymouth, New Zealand
#6 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in New Plymouth
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 50 B&B reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.4
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Marina
New Zealand15 reviews10“Everything Was Perfect!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nil
Highly recommend Hosking House. The accommodation is immaculate and stylish with many amenities. Centrally located, with an easy walk to Pukekura Park and various attractions. Rachel and Rodney's local knowledge (along with amazing breakfasts) made for a pleasant and memorable stay.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Catherine
United States1 review10“Gorgeous property in a perfect location. The bed was comfy and the room was decorated very nicely.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Sink drain was clogged and the bathroom light was too dim to apply makeup.
Loved the room, the bed, the shower and the location.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 29 January 2025
Robert
United States7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
The hosts couldn’t have been more gracious and accommodating, from providing help with food, suggestions for what to see, laundry, etc. The breakfasts were delicious and filling. The location was perfect, just a short walk to downtown New Plymouth with restaurants, museums and the coastal walkway and an easy drive to Mt. Taranaki and hiking trails. All in all, a wonderful way to start our visit to New Zealand.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Lorraine
New Zealand35 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Modern, clean and spacious. Rod and Rachel were the perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome. The breakfast was amazing. Location to centre of town and park was perfect especially if you’re in town for the Festival of light. I really enjoyed the bath after a long walk. A perfect stay for couples and solo travellers.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 30 June 2024
Mark
New Zealand20 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Perfect place to stay for a weekend getaway!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
V comfortable and stylish and the hosts were great, super attentive!
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Daniel
New Zealand2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfasts were exceptional and delicious
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Jeremy
New Zealand12 reviews10“A perfect place for us to rest, reconnect and enjoy all the things we love about New Plymouth.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Gorgeous, a very easy space to relax and refuel in. Beautifully presented, easy parking, accessible to town and park. Lovely hosts who made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Benjamin
New Zealand3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Na
Everything was great, host very welcoming and informative, delicious breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Alison
New Zealand20 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Lovely stay in a renovated villa”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
I loved this bed and breakfast in a beautifully renovated villa. Guest rooms were located on the main floor, with a separate entrance, lounge and kitchen for guest use. Large guest rooms and lovely modern ensuite bathrooms. The breakfast was superb with homemade cereals, toast and a cooked breakfast if desired. A huge selection of all sorts of teas, coffees and other drinks. The location is walking distance to town and Pukekura Park, Marsden Hill lookout, and a riverside bush walk is practically on the doorstep. There is driveway parking provided. And the hosts Rachel and Rodney were so kind and accommodating.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Lisa
Canada7 reviews10“would highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
wonderful host great breakfast clean comfortable bed
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Dave
United Kingdom24 reviews10“Fantastic hosts, great accommodation and lovely breakfasts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent breakfasts. We were there for three days and had something different every day. The hosts were really friendly and provided lots of useful information for things to do in the area. Great accommodation, thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Deborah
New Zealand11 reviews9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Superb breakfast which changed every day. Fresh food and very tasty
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Wendy
New Zealand1 review9.0“Very welcoming hosts who gave us some great recommendations for dining out”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable and handy to everything
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Joel
United Kingdom1 review10“Absolutely excellent will most definitely be returning”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very central, beautiful home, most welcoming host. Perfect.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Bernadette
New Zealand42 reviews2 helpful votes10“Hosking House is a most attractive homestay , with Rachel an outstanding hostess.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
A longer stay would have been nice! Being the only guests we could park in the driveway. A challenging exit on to the road , but ok after the first couple of times.
Breakfasts - brilliant . Substantial and healthy . Very pleasant setting in the sun overlooking the garden Location - very close to the city , but with fickle weather we tended to take the car downtown. Having the use of the sunny living room , plenty of reading material , and excellent info on local activities , eating places etc.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Marie
Australia46 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Car parking was on the squeezy side.
Breakfasts were great. Room was comfortable and roomy and hosts were very friendly and helpful in offering travel suggestions.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Kristin
New Zealand9 reviews10“An exceptional place to stay in New Plymouth”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
We had a wonderful stay at Hosking House. The rooms were beautifully appointed, spacious and comfortable. The facilities were lovely and having the lounge to use was a real benefit. The breakfast was outstanding and we really enjoyed it. Our host Rachel was friendly, accommodating and so welcoming. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Terry
New Zealand24 reviews1 helpful vote10“Very 3qble stay in beautiful accommodation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was right for our needs. Breakfasts were exceptional.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Michael
Australia145 reviews9 helpful votes10“Treat yourself! Hosking House was the best accommodation we stayed at during our 5 weeks in New Zealand”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A beautiful house and exceptional accommodation - our host showed great attention to detail and made us feel very welcome and comfortable
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Vivienne
New Zealand19 reviews3 helpful votes10“Character, comfort and a beautiful breakfast!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Character & comfort in a great location with a beautiful breakfast each morning to start the day. Dog friendly too.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Kathryn
New Zealand1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing
The breakfast was beautifully presented and so yummy - home made jams and feijoas fresh from the tree!
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Lina
New Zealand16 reviews10“Best breakfast experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The breakfast was great and the hospitality of the owners exceptional.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Dominic
United Kingdom35 reviews1 helpful vote10“Lovely hideaway, excellent central location, friendly attentive hosts and truly wonderful breakfasts”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing
Great location; very comfortable and well furnished house of character/
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Mark
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Rachel and Rod's place is a great introduction to New Plymouth and the surrounding area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
A great mix of continental and cooked breakfast which varied each day. The property location allows you to easily walk into the city and access the local park. The hosts were especially welcoming, and we also enjoyed meeting and talking to other guests.
Stayed in February 2023
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