Title: Spotswood Travel Guide: Best of Spotswood, New Plymouth Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Spotswood](https://expedia.co.uk/Spotswood-New-Plymouth-Hotels.0-n693057636605173760-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to New Plymouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-New-Plymouth.d2594.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Spotswood Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Spotswood.d693057636605173760.Car-Hire-Guide)[Spotswood Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Spotswood.d693057636605173760.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Spotswood Travel Guide ## New Plymouth ![New Plymouth ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2594/30c5558e-cf7e-4cf1-a36d-9825f864028f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Plymouth ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2594/30c5558e-cf7e-4cf1-a36d-9825f864028f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paritutu Rock featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111862/041f5a1c-364d-47da-b2ad-5c4191566967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paritutu Rock which includes a bay or harbour, rocky coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111862/aceebc35-657e-486c-827c-2d9c8c31c7e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Paritutu Rock which includes a bay or harbor, rocky coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111862/43f0dbed-0bb9-45cf-9e1d-a11662eb0f6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Spotswood Things to do Hotels Where to stay [New Plymouth travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Plymouth.dx2594) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Paritutu Rock featuring a sunset, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111862/041f5a1c-364d-47da-b2ad-5c4191566967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paritutu Rock Climb up the short, steep path to this vantage point for stunning views of the rugged Taranaki coastline, Sugar Loaf Islands and Tasman Sea. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paritutu-Rock-Spotswood.d6111862.Attraction) ![Bowl of Brooklands featuring a park and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6196330/671184e1-f0a3-4726-b93c-d625bfea369e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bowl of Brooklands Enjoy the great outdoors with a picnic lunch and a bushwalk or watch a live concert at this one-of-a-kind venue set in a beautiful grass amphitheater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowl-Of-Brooklands-Brooklands.d6196330.Attraction) ![Pukekura Park which includes forest scenes and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111858/ae77958f-a6f0-41ff-9985-813dc7af05d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pukekura Park Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pukekura-Park-Welbourn.d6111858.Attraction) ![Fitzroy Beach showing a bay or harbour and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6321350/3b9136ae-22d3-4c6a-a595-8f6fd21b5c46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fitzroy Beach This beautiful beach is surrounded by recreational facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, a children’s swimming pool and a grassy reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fitzroy-Beach-Fitzroy.d6321350.Attraction) ![Wind Wand featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111848/c0d92c27-4e77-4c9c-9719-5bd6975008ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wind Wand Be impressed by this kinetic sculpture as it drifts back and forth in the Taranaki wind on New Plymouth’s lovely coastal walkway. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wind-Wand-New-Plymouth-CBD.d6111848.Attraction) ![Govett-Brewster Art Gallery which includes heritage architecture, night scenes and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111850/3c8e75bc-42bb-4878-bc22-45f7277673c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Govett-Brewster Art Gallery Discover why New Plymouth is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals. Inspire your own creativity at this award-winning contemporary art gallery. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Govett-Brewster-Art-Gallery-New-Plymouth-CBD.d6111850.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Spotswood ![Plymouth International](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519215/628bf956_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Plymouth International 220 Courtenay Street New Plymouth Taranaki £53 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews) Lovely staff, clean room Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=519215&PinnedHotelID=519215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057636605173760) ![The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519214/f6e1925b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel 390 Devon Street East New Plymouth £44 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews) From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the service and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The room was perfect and we enjoyed a swim in the heated pool. This will be our place to stay on future trips. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=519214&PinnedHotelID=519214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057636605173760) ![Distinction New Plymouth Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/904600/904533/330781d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Distinction New Plymouth Hotel 42 Powderham Street New Plymouth £54 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions TSB Showplace and Richmond ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (969 reviews) Great staff clean room central location Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=904533&PinnedHotelID=904533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057636605173760) ![Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1040700/1040653/fa4c4de7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront 1 Egmont Street New Plymouth Taranaki £95 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Fantastic location in the foreshore, large spacious room with a king size bed, chairs and table. Very comfortable bed, lovely walk in shower hit did have a little balcony with great views over the sea and looking at mt Taranaki. Location next to the shopping mall and centre. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1040653&PinnedHotelID=1040653&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057636605173760) ![Quest New Plymouth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321911/b463b941_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest New Plymouth 21 Currie Street New Plymouth £76 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Centre City Shopping Centre ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (684 reviews) Room were nice and clean Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=7321911&PinnedHotelID=7321911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057636605173760) ![Flamingo Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114260000/114258400/114258344/377302f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Flamingo Motel 355 Devon St West New Plymouth Taranaki £65 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in New Plymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kawaroa Park and Yarrow Stadium are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (51 reviews) Staff welcoming, very clean, rooms are dated but spotless. Bed was comfortable and shower had great temperature and pressure. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=114258344&PinnedHotelID=114258344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693057636605173760) [See all 273 properties in Spotswood](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693057636605173760) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Plymouth-Blagdon.dx693057582996852736) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Moturoa Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Plymouth-Moturoa.dx693057656762998784) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Marfell While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, Paritutu Rock and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Plymouth-Marfell.dx693057619321622528) ![Wooded valley on the north Devon coast, Lynton, Exmoor, Devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693057615256027136/b8bac231-29f9-45df-ad8b-deab41c57be5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lynmouth While Lynmouth may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stadium Taranaki and Kawaroa Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Plymouth-Lynmouth.dx693057615256027136) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whalers Gate Whalers Gate might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and Paritutu Rock are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Plymouth-Whalers-Gate.dx693057578688536576) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westown While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Plymouth-Westown.dx693057666631368704) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Spotswood Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app