Title: Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home Holiday home in New Plymouth with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82810000/82803400/82803338/09dcdaa8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82810000/82803400/82803338/03990cb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82810000/82803400/82803338/94809b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82810000/82803400/82803338/02c261a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82810000/82803400/82803338/575591f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Ekhaya, a vibrant holiday home in New Plymouth with a bright living space and gorgeous patio. Relax in the open-plan lounge, where picture windows pour light and warmth or unwind on the sheltered patio surrounded by immaculately manicured gardens. You can also enjoy SKY TV, unlimited WiFi, board games or simply take a 10-minute walk to the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home Discover the vibrant city of New Plymouth on your next holiday with loved ones at this cute and cosy holiday home, that boasts a bright, homely living space and a gorgeous patio and garden area, making for the perfect holiday haven. Welcome to Ekhaya! A light and open living room, adorned with picture windows, allow light to pour through your new abode, creating the perfect atmosphere for peaceful relaxation. You’ll love the neutral palette of furnishings, paired with a carefully curated selection of artwork on the walls that’ll make you feel right at home upon arrival. Turn on the heat pump, or get the fireplace crackling for a toasty ambience in winter, with the living room providing cosy couches for you to park up. Flick on the TV with SKY, share your holiday snaps on the unlimited WiFi, or challenge your group to one of the board or card games. There’s something for everyone here! Find solace on the sheltered outdoor patio, where you’ll love parking up on the outdoor couch with a good book in hand, or dining alfresco around the patio, while you admire the immaculately manicured gardens and clear blue skies. This is the perfect setting for your retreat from reality. Ekhaya has two well-appointed bedrooms that sleep up to four guests comfortably, with a generous bathroom, fitted with a bathtub, and an iron and ironing board offering ample convenience during your stay. This New Plymouth accommodation is in the suburb of Bell Block, which is the northern end of the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, lace up your walking shoes and head to the starting point, less than a 10-minute walk away from home. You’re also less than a five-minute walk from Bell Block Beach, which will be the perfect spot to live out your summer days. And if you’re keen to stock up on supplies, the local Supervalue is only 2 minutes drive from home, with café and takeaway options neighbouring if you’d prefer to dine out. A comfortable and tranquil escape awaits you at Ekhaya! Please note that there is another dwelling onsite that will be occupied during your stay.Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112060000/112057400/112057334/7ad7a1da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private sunny home, easy walk to Pukekura Park, city and walkways Welbourn - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 610653 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-39.023193,174.14655&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zycmF%7D%7E%7Be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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9xzJnxJkZhO9w-S6jnsr2TIJdHY=) New Plymouth, Taranaki #### What's nearby - New Plymouth Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles - Fitzroy Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles - Te Rewa Rewa Bridge - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles - Pukekura Park - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles - Bowl of Brooklands - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles #### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) - 6 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Stumble Inn and Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald’S Bell Bock - ‬2 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive - ‪Sun World Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cobb - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home located? > Located in Bell Block, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from New Plymouth Golf Club and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Te Rewa Rewa Bridge. Mahoetahi Historic Reserve and Fitzroy Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ekhaya – New Plymouth Holiday Home Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania W. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place near the walkway Great place to stay near the walkway to the beach. Hopefully we can stay again. ##### Tania W. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keryn F. 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous accommodation Beautiful property with a lovely secure garden and a short walk to the beach. House is lovely and warm and the art work is the prefect final touch. ##### Keryn F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rowena V. 21 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Plymouth holiday spot We found the hostess lovely and the cottage pleasant to stay in. Beautiful garden and great that our dog was welcome too. Comfortable sized cottage feel but we found the couches a bit hard and on quite a busy road. But great to be so close to the seafront. ##### Rowena V. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison S. 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ekhaya We enjoyed this accommodation very much. Sunny, handy, comfortable and well equipped with some appreciated little touches - like the caramels in a little bowl - all gone now!! ##### Alison S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn P. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location great Had everything we needed. Just across the road from the beginning of the coastal walkway. Really enjoyed the deck area. Perfect for all of us, including our small dog. ##### Kathryn P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison S. 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ekhaya Loved this property and enjoyed the little personal touches our host provided. The chocolates, the jigsaw puzzle and the prepared wood burner were all appreciated. ##### Alison S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica B. 9 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Choice Lovely welcome on arrival with a genuine acceptance of our 2 dogs. Wonderful and comfortable cottage. Nice surrounding walkways. ##### Monica B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marianne E. 8 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you Clean beyond expectations. Quiet location. Couldn’t ask for anything more than what our stay offered us .! Host was friendly but unobtrusive. Thanks Mike and Liz . ##### Marianne E. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect last week Ekhaya, hosts and house were great for what we needed while renos being done at our own place locally, and it was a perfect, comfy, cosy and enjoyable week for our aged fur baby. Thank you for all your consideration, most appreciated. Can well recommend Liz, Mike and Ekhaya ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Sunny Hill Hotel Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paphos-Hotels-Sunny-Hill-Hotel-Apartments.h4121775.Hotel-Information) > > [Vila Gale Porto Ribeira Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Vila-Gale-Porto-Ribeira.h19389048.Hotel-Information) > > [Le Bellune Paris Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-Le-Bellune-Paris-Hotel.h82954447.Hotel-Information) > > [Barn conversion, 10 mins from Henley-on-Thames. 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