21a Sequoia Grove, Merrilands, 4312 New Plymouth, New Zealand
#4 of 19 B&Bs and Inns in New Plymouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 76 B&B reviews
9.6Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 June 2025
Lucy
New ZealandThis 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
Becci
United KingdomVery 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
Dandan
New ZealandIt’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
Marianne
New ZealandThis 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
Gary
AustraliaAn 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
Naomi
New ZealandNothing
Everything love it beautiful warm cosy private lovely owners clean would recommend it to everyone
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 April 2025
Marta
New Zealandi 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
Angie
New ZealandNothing
Very nice continental breakfast with lots of options.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 31 March 2025
Mal
New ZealandVery clean and tidy accommodation. The gardens were exceptional This is a very quiet location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 4 March 2025
Minor
New ZealandNothing!
Everything!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 February 2025
Camille
United StatesThere 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
Simon
AustraliaLoved 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
Marlene
New ZealandBeautiful decor- very homely. Beautiful outdoor setting and lovely hosts. Especially loved the gorgeous pets.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 13 October 2024
Andreas
New ZealandA 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
Peter
New Zealandcooking 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
John
New ZealandNothing
excellent breakfast, good choices
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Colin
New ZealandIt 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
Robin
New ZealandThere 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
Hayley
New ZealandBeautiful 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
Rosalind
New ZealandVery 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
Janine
AustraliaNothing
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
Rawhiti
New Zealandloved 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
Falk
GermanyBest 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
Jonathan
New Zealandeverything, 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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