Spotswood
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.
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.
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
Good place, quite central. Would stay there again. Although some younger guests were quite noisy late at night. The hotel management should just put a sign in the hallways for all guests to be aware and respectful towards other guests after a certain time in the night.
Reviewed on 17 Mar, 2026
The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel
We thought the whole deal was brilliant!!!
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026
Distinction New Plymouth Hotel
Nice and relaxed clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026
Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront
Very nice and clean
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026
Flamingo Motel
Seating around Table adequate in Pool area other deck chairs need a refresh cracks glued n good coat of paint. Mural maybe on wall outside where the spa pool housed n 3D painting old spa circle make good photo moments. My granddaughters loved pool very coolish and I dangled my feet.Obviously they ...
Reviewed on 17 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 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery.
Moturoa
Moturoa might not have many top sights, but Paritutu Rock and Back Beach 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 Paritutu Rock and Sugar Loaf Marine Reserve.
Marfell
While Marfell isn't home to many top sights, New Plymouth Observatory and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and New Plymouth Observatory.
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.
