About this hotel
Located in the hub of New Plymouth's CBD, Distinction Hotel boasts 60 comfortable guest rooms. All these well appointed rooms feature individually controlled air-conditioning, ensuite bathrooms (many with spa baths), TVs with SKY channels, refrigerator, tea & coffee making facilities and FREE unlimited WiFi. It is the ideal New Plymouth accommodation choice for the smart traveller who appreciates great value, convenience and excellent accommodation. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the hotel gym and complimentary parking during their stay. Please note that car parks are limited and subject to availability.
- Wi-Fi
- Gym
- Accessible
Facilities and services
Facilities 17
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- Key Collection (14:00)
- Check-in hour (14:00–21:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00–10:00)
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls
- Laundry service
- Launderette (extra charge)
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- Smoke detector
- Lift access
- Gym
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Electric kettle
- Towels and bed linen
Catering 1
- Smoking area (extra charge)
Sports 1
- Fitness (extra charge)
Business 7
- Conference room (5)
- Meeting room (5)
- Projector
- Printer
- Photocopier
- Business centre
- Audio-visual equipment rental
Payment methods 5
- American Express
- JCB
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know 4
- LGTBIQ friendly
- Identification card at arrival
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (18)
Rooms and suites
Studio
Studio Queen
Studio
Economy Studio
Studio
Studio Twin
Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Studio
Large 2 Bedroom Studio
Studio
2 Bedroom Studio
Studio
Studio King
Suite
2 BEDROOM Suite
Apartment
2 Bedroom Apartment
Occupancy by room type
- Apartmentup to 10 guests (max. 10 adults or max. 6 children)
- Apartmentup to 6 guests (max. 6 adults or max. 4 children)
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Studioup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Studioup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Suiteup to 2 guests (max. 1 adults or max. 1 children)
- Suiteup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 4 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
42 Powderham Street, 42, New Plymouth
193 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
- Beach50 m
- Bus/Train station290 m
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop290 m
- Len Lye Art Centre300 m
- City centre500 m
- Entertainment Area500 m
- Pukekura Park1.7 km
- Yarrow Stadium2.2 km
- Golf course8 km
- Airport11 km
Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Year of construction
- 1998
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2016
- Total number of rooms
- 60
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 22/09/2026.
