Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers New Plymouth, New Plymouth ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

48 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Dormitory Room Mixed

Max:

1 person

19 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Dormitory Room Mixed

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1 person

15 m²

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1 Single bed

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Dormitory Room Female only

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1 person

11 m²

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1 Single bed

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City Center

New Plymouth2000 ft

Airports

New Plymouth (NPL) 7.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy Common Space

“The living room is a warm and inviting place with a beautiful fireplace that creates a cozy atmosphere to relax and socialize.” view full review

Well-equipped Kitchen

“I appreciated the kitchen amenities, which were more than adequate for preparing meals, making it easy to enjoy home-cooked food.” view full review

Comfy Beds

“The mattresses were incredibly soft and comfortable, providing a restful night's sleep after a long day of exploring.” view full review

Clean and Spacious

“The bathrooms were not only clean but also spacious, ensuring a pleasant and refreshing experience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
No pets allowed
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Laundry

Dining

Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Sauna

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

48 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand

Map view

48 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand

City landmarks

Gallery

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

3700 ft

Museums

Puke Ariki

3700 ft

Church

The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary

2300 ft

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

Wind Wand

3700 ft

2-6 Ariki Street

Richmond Cottage

2500 ft

Zoo

Brooklands Zoo

5200 ft

290 Courtenay Street

Te Henui Vicarage

3600 ft

Shopping Area

Centre City Shopping Centre

2100 ft

Corner of Devon and Queen streets

Clock Tower

2900 ft

Gallery

Real Tart Gallery

2800 ft

30 Brooklands Park Drive

The Gables

3900 ft

Marsland Hill

New Plymouth Observatory

2500 ft

Parks

Coastal Walkway Foreshore

2700 ft

New Plymouth CBD

2700 ft

Puke Ariki Landing

The Firkee Wala

2700 ft

35 Powderham St

Huatoki Walkway

3700 ft

Garden

Te Kainga Marire

1.5 mi

Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust Inc

1.0 mi

Parks

Kawaroa Park

1.4 mi

Parks

Fitzroy Park

4500 ft

Amusement Park

Todd Energy Aquatic Centre

1.0 mi

Parks

Te Henui Walkway

1.2 mi

Fitzroy Beach

1.2 mi

Western Park 101 Cutfield Rd

Churchill Heights

1.0 mi

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

1.4 mi

6 Beaumont Cres

William Cutfield King Memorial

1.6 mi

Bridges

Te Rewa Rewa Bridge

2.2 mi

Nearby

10 Fillis St

Pukekura Park

800 ft

New PlymouthNew Zealand

Port Taranaki Walkway

800 ft

Restaurants

Streetwise Coffee

1100 ft

137 Courtenay Street

New World

1400 ft

78 Courtenay Street

Cafe Turkey New Plymouth

1400 ft

145 Devon Street East

Cinema Express

1500 ft

125 Devon Street East

Art Cafe

1600 ft

Shop 5

Koby's Kitchen

1900 ft

221 Devon Street East

Escape Coffee Roasters & Cafe

2300 ft

14 Liardet Street

Muffin Break

2900 ft

17 Gill Street Centre City

Thai House Express 3

3100 ft

79 Devon Street West

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient location

Comfy beds

Limited dining options

Price could be better

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.0

Location

9.0

Service

9.0

Dining

7.0

Evelyn

United States of America, October 2023

8.2/10

The hotel was conveniently located right beside all the supermarkets, offering a quiet stay close to the town center. The rooms were well-equipped with all facilities and had comfy beds, but the dining options were limited. The service was top-notch, and the overall value for money was satisfactory.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were lovely, complete with a fireplace, double bed, and all necessary facilities.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with efficient laundry and shuttle options available for an added convenience.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was very close to everything you could possibly need in town, making it a convenient choice for exploring the area.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were a bit limited, but the light bites provided were satisfactory.