Spotswood Travel Guide
New Plymouth
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Puke Ariki
Learn about local history in interactive exhibits, eat award-winning food and find useful visitor information at New Plymouth’s ground-breaking cultural center.
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.
Top hotels in Spotswood
Plymouth International
Was a good hotel to stay at, great staff good restaurant. Pool and spa were great
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
Very happy with all services.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Did notice that the bed side tables was not wiped clean was sticky
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
The parking was fine, The reception gentleman was awesome and checking in was a breeze. He gave great advice for a meal. However, I thought the room was very dreary and the bed was soft. It had everything in it but it just didn't feel like a hotel. And the big clinch was having to wipe number twos ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Flamingo Motel
This was a spacious, clean well maintained and appointed older style unit. The facilities were great. The indoor heated pool was a fabulous added extra. It was clean warm and a wonderful spot to relax in after an arduous walk.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Auto Lodge Motor Inn
Very tasty meals and very comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Spotswood
Blagdon
Though Blagdon may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Back Beach and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Port Taranaki
While Port Taranaki may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve and Paritutu Rock.
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 Kawaroa Park and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Whalers Gate
Whalers Gate might not have many top sights, but Back Beach and New Plymouth Observatory are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westown
While visiting Westown, you might make a stop by sights like Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.
