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Reviews of Sequoia Steps

21a Sequoia Grove, Merrilands, 4312 New Plymouth, New Zealand

#4 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in New Plymouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 76 B&B reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    10
    perfect and peaceful. such a comfy bed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This accommodation was perfection. Every last little detail was thought of. Immaculately clean. The most comfortable bed and bedding. A delicious breakfast with so many options. Gorgeous location and setting. Will be coming back

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very spacious, well decorated. Extremely thought out little unit. Great location into town with a connecting walkway. Such a lovely, comfortable stay! Highly recommend

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Group
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s such a cozy place to stay in. The host Mel prepared so many different things for breakfast. Definitely will be back again.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    10
    You won't be dissapointed. A high quality place.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place was exceptional! It was very tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean and everything had been thought of. I highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    10
    A delightful place to stay. Keep up the good work, Shane and Mel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    An electric frypan would have been appreciated.

    Breakfast provisions were very generous. Garden at property was awesome and a credit to the owners Shane and Mel

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    10
    Great stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything love it beautiful warm cosy private lovely owners clean would recommend it to everyone

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    i would love to see less small packets of jams and peanut butter etc. This is not environmentally friendly.

    nice place, nice hosts. beautiful garden. Very, very clean. Very calming space, beautifully designed. There is everything one might need - hairdryer, shampoo and conditioner, iron and ironing board etc. we have really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful garden setting for a relaxing stay with everything you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Very nice continental breakfast with lots of options.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    10
    We really enjoyed our stay at Sequoia Steps and will certainly return when next in New Plymouth.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very clean and tidy accommodation. The gardens were exceptional This is a very quiet location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing!

    Everything!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful apartment with all the comforts of home and a stunning setting close to town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing to not like.

    Beautiful apartment, thoughtfully appointed, lovely detail throughout. Bathroom was gorgeous. Bed was comfy. And the yard/garden/art and lighting was stunning. The beauty of the garden came in every window of the apartment. Our host, Shane was friendly and attentive. We really did not want to leave!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    10
    This is a top B&B.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything!

    Well located, secluded and set in exceptional gardens which were floodlit at night. Absolutely stunning! Very well appointed and tastefully furnished. Plenty of choice for continental breakfast. The most luxurious bathroom we have ever been in.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful decor- very homely. Beautiful outdoor setting and lovely hosts. Especially loved the gorgeous pets.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A beautiful, private and peaceful setting with wonderfully attentive hosts. A very spacious area and well appointed. The continental breakfasts were very generous and thoughtful. Will definitely stay again.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    10
    we would stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cooking is limited to a microwave but for a short stay that is plenty

    magical place to stay, lovely and quiet. close to town and walkways. we would stay here again

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb stay, lovely atmosphere, obliging hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    excellent breakfast, good choices

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    10
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a continental breakfast with very generous quantity of quality meusli amd serial with fresh fruit/canned fruit and juice. Plunger coffee, various teas, milk bread and jams for toast. Excellent heat pump heating much appreciated in 0c overnight temperatures.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There was nothing not to like, we had a wonderful weekend.

    Well presented, with a wonderful garden and great hosts. The breakfast was good too. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    10
    Beautiful 🌳🌸
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful accommodation, with every detail considered to make the stay cozy and comfortable. The lights in the gardens are magnificent, the decor is gorgeous, the bed luxurious, and the continental breakfast impressive. ✨️ Thanks Mel and Shane for being great hosts- we will be back to the lovely Taranaki and Sequoia Steps 🩷

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Comfortable escape
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable apartment in a private setting. The garden is a credit to the hosts. Everything we needed, and more!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    The just was welcoming and informative about places to see and things to do. We were even invited to explore the beautif
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The unit was expansive and extremely well appointed. The variety of food for breakfast was lovely and the attention to detail made us feel like welcome guests.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    loved the peaceful garden location in a very quiet neighbourhood. Roomy unit with lots of extras provided. Good communication from owner

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    For New Plymouth, this is definitely the place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best B&B in New Zealand (so far). Very comfortable and cozy apartment, well equipped and spacious, wonderful garden. Very friendly and helpful hosts, perfect restaurant recommendations, offered bikes. Very quiet, still close to the city. Breakfast was self-service but nevertheless very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Thanks for the very short but sweet visit. Your place is stunning and we will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    everything, mainly the native birds and beautiful garden. Got greeted by a Pukeko, piwakawaka and kereru soon after arriving. The room was styled well and clearly not done 'on the cheap' as a lot of places are

    Stayed in March 2024

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