Set in New Plymouth, Hosking House is a historic bed and breakfast that offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy free bikes and a garden. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. All units at the bed and breakfast come with a microwave, a toaster, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, bathrobes, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player. Units are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom, while selected rooms also offer a balcony and some have city views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around New Plymouth, like cycling and hiking. Popular points of interest near Hosking House include Yarrow Stadium, Pukekura Park and Puke Ariki. New Plymouth Airport is 13 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for New Plymouth

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lorraine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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...
  • Mark
    New Zealand New Zealand
    V comfortable and stylish and the hosts were great, super attentive!
  • Jeremy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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.
  • Benjamin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything was great, host very welcoming and informative, delicious breakfast.
  • Alison
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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...
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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.
  • Deborah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Superb breakfast which changed every day. Fresh food and very tasty
  • Joel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very central, beautiful home, most welcoming host. Perfect.
  • Bernadette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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...
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    Breakfasts were great. Room was comfortable and roomy and hosts were very friendly and helpful in offering travel suggestions.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Rachel & Rod

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Host review score
Host review score
Rachel & Rod
We look forward to welcoming you to Hosking House. Please do let us know your estimated time of arrival and if we may provide any information prior to your arrival or make and local reservations for you. Check in is by appointment between 3 - 6pm.
Your hosts are Rachel & Rodney
The House is centrally located just one block from Pukekura Park, 2 blocks from the main street, and 4 blocks from the Coastal Walkway
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hosking House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Hosking House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Hosking House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Hosking House

  • Check-in at Hosking House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hosking House is 600 yards from the centre of New Plymouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Hosking House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hosking House include:

    • Suite
    • Double
  • Hosking House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
  • The prices at Hosking House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.