Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of NZD 25.00 per person (one-way) during limited hours. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in New Plymouth CBD, within a 10-minute walk of Pukekura Park and Te Henui Walkway. It is 0.3 miles from Huatoki Walkway and 0.5 miles from Centre City Shopping Centre.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed to stay at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.

Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers

What guests think

At Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers, travellers praise the welcoming staff, comfortable beds, and handy shared kitchens and lounges, while noting an older, backpacker-style property with shared-bathroom limitations, occasional noise, and some maintenance niggles.

Many like the easy walk to town, parks, and nearby supermarkets. Cleanliness is generally solid, though a few reviews mention pests or less frequent cleaning in shared bathrooms. Accommodation ranges from small rooms to spacious cottages; some guests found units warm in summer and would have liked a fan. Expect a well-located, budget-friendly stay with hostel-style features.

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Facilities

Spacious shared kitchens and lounges are a strong point and generally well equipped. Shared bathrooms draw mixed feedback, with occasional waits or dated fixtures and showers that take time to heat, and parking is mostly on-street with access not always straightforward.

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Jeanette

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The manager was incredibly rude immediately to us on arrival because we accidentally parked in his space. There were not enough toilets or bathrooms and we often had to wait. The whole place was a bit run down, ants in bedroom, cockroach in bathroom, webs on bedroom ceiling. No information given about kitchen closures and we were blindsided by that. Nice lounge area.

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BEVERLEY

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Older property with a few squeaky floorboards but was quiet overall. Big kitchen to use, was kept clean by users. Bathroom ok, brown toilet bowl was a concern. Good bed and clean bedroom. Well situated in town.

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Christopher

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely stellar place, owner is super cool & helpful, kitchen & dining area great. located 2 minute walk from PaknSave, 6 minutes from bicycle rental. Great value!

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Joiy

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walkable distance to Bowl of Brooklands was great. Close to supermarkets. Have stayed previously in a self contained unit, (which was good) but this time in the back packer side, Room was clean and airey, but the noise level was bad from other guests returning from concert and ,especially from 5 am with 2 or 3 groups leaving then, Ended up checking out at 6.30am too , Overall place was good but bathroom facilities for guests overdue for a upgrade, Would return again though.

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John

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and good bed, good kitchen and lounge, close to Park and town

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Stefanie

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great just the showers took so long to get hot

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Nicholas

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a wonderful place to stay with a really homely feel and beautiful common areas. Easy walking distance to the town, with two supermarkets just across the road.

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Ruth

25 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located place, well equipped kitchen. Would return if in the area

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Marine

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room with closet. Easy parking on the street. Great host. Big kitchen and fridges.

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Carol

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Access to parking could have been better

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Cleanliness

Rooms and some common areas are often described as clean. A few reviews report pests or less frequent cleaning in shared bathrooms.

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Katie

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a wonderful stay! Spacious, clean and very cute.

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Jeanette

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The manager was incredibly rude immediately to us on arrival because we accidentally parked in his space. There were not enough toilets or bathrooms and we often had to wait. The whole place was a bit run down, ants in bedroom, cockroach in bathroom, webs on bedroom ceiling. No information given about kitchen closures and we were blindsided by that. Nice lounge area.

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BEVERLEY

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Older property with a few squeaky floorboards but was quiet overall. Big kitchen to use, was kept clean by users. Bathroom ok, brown toilet bowl was a concern. Good bed and clean bedroom. Well situated in town.

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Joiy

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walkable distance to Bowl of Brooklands was great. Close to supermarkets. Have stayed previously in a self contained unit, (which was good) but this time in the back packer side, Room was clean and airey, but the noise level was bad from other guests returning from concert and ,especially from 5 am with 2 or 3 groups leaving then, Ended up checking out at 6.30am too , Overall place was good but bathroom facilities for guests overdue for a upgrade, Would return again though.

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John

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and good bed, good kitchen and lounge, close to Park and town

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Karine

22 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Très bonne localisation, chambres tranquille et staff super agréable. Le seul problème... Les toilettes et douches ne sont pas nettoyées assez souvent.

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paul

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

clean and comfortable rooms.

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Aaron

7 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good facilities, clean and staff friendly. Would recommend again

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Shawnna

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great communication, pleasant and very accommodating staff at check-in. Room was large and clean. Only thing I would want added would be a fan as it gets really warm in the summer

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Annette

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and easy walking distance to get around. Property is a bit tired but clean. Owner very friendly and helpful

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Rooms

Accommodation ranges from small rooms to spacious cottages; beds are commonly comfortable. Some guests noted summer heat with limited cooling and occasional noise from other guests.

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Carol

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, we stayed in a cottage really comfortable

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Katie

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a wonderful stay! Spacious, clean and very cute.

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BEVERLEY

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Older property with a few squeaky floorboards but was quiet overall. Big kitchen to use, was kept clean by users. Bathroom ok, brown toilet bowl was a concern. Good bed and clean bedroom. Well situated in town.

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Kerrie

20 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was good, location close to everything. Only thing was some people were chatting past quiet hours outside my room in the couches instead of the common area.

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Joiy

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walkable distance to Bowl of Brooklands was great. Close to supermarkets. Have stayed previously in a self contained unit, (which was good) but this time in the back packer side, Room was clean and airey, but the noise level was bad from other guests returning from concert and ,especially from 5 am with 2 or 3 groups leaving then, Ended up checking out at 6.30am too , Overall place was good but bathroom facilities for guests overdue for a upgrade, Would return again though.

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Keith

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brett was very helpful, got an upgrade, the room was great, and the bed was soooo comfortable.

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Shawnna

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great communication, pleasant and very accommodating staff at check-in. Room was large and clean. Only thing I would want added would be a fan as it gets really warm in the summer

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Pierre

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

En fait, c'est une auberge de jeunesse ! Si j'avais su cela, jamais je n'aurai réservé. Personne à l'accueil, il faut téléphoner, pas pratique du tout, puis attendre .. J'ai eu droit, vu le prix payé, à un grand appartement, bien équipé, propre, mais au dessus des tables ou les résidents mangent, bonjour l'intimité. Pas de clim, en fin d'après midi jusqu'à 32° (situé sous les toits métaliques) et obligé de faire des courants d'air pour faire baisser la température. Vu personne pendant mon séjour ni à mon départ.

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Colin

6 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is our accommodation of choice when we go to Ngāmotu (New Plymouth). The separate accommodation is excellent, and the location is fantastic.

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Raphael

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Zimmer war klein aber fein. Ansonsten war alle alltägliche vorhanden.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, especially from Brett. A few guests reported poor interactions or difficulty reaching staff at reception.

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Kathleen

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff

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Jeanette

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The manager was incredibly rude immediately to us on arrival because we accidentally parked in his space. There were not enough toilets or bathrooms and we often had to wait. The whole place was a bit run down, ants in bedroom, cockroach in bathroom, webs on bedroom ceiling. No information given about kitchen closures and we were blindsided by that. Nice lounge area.

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bruce

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Brett was great, supportive, and has a caring personality...carried my bags from the car as i was on crutches. My bed was very comfortable with a nice view out on the courtyard. The kitchen has everything and there is a large lounge, sun/day room and dinning room...spacious, tidy and clean. Great value for money.

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Christopher

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely stellar place, owner is super cool & helpful, kitchen & dining area great. located 2 minute walk from PaknSave, 6 minutes from bicycle rental. Great value!

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Keith

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brett was very helpful, got an upgrade, the room was great, and the bed was soooo comfortable.

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Shirley

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant helpful host

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Shawnna

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great communication, pleasant and very accommodating staff at check-in. Room was large and clean. Only thing I would want added would be a fan as it gets really warm in the summer

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Pierre

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

En fait, c'est une auberge de jeunesse ! Si j'avais su cela, jamais je n'aurai réservé. Personne à l'accueil, il faut téléphoner, pas pratique du tout, puis attendre .. J'ai eu droit, vu le prix payé, à un grand appartement, bien équipé, propre, mais au dessus des tables ou les résidents mangent, bonjour l'intimité. Pas de clim, en fin d'après midi jusqu'à 32° (situé sous les toits métaliques) et obligé de faire des courants d'air pour faire baisser la température. Vu personne pendant mon séjour ni à mon départ.

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Annette

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and easy walking distance to get around. Property is a bit tired but clean. Owner very friendly and helpful

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Abigail

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, has everything you need for a stay. In a safe and quiet neighbourhood. Very close to New World/ Countdown for food shops. Brett at reception was very friendly and welcoming. Comfy beds. Showers take a little while to heat up so it felt like I was wasting water but the hot water came through eventually. Would definitely recommend Duck & Drakes!

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Location

Consistently praised for a convenient, walkable spot near town, parks, and supermarkets.

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Amanda

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I chose a one-bedroom cottage unit for our stay to give us a bit of extra room. I thought that by staying at Ducks & Drakes, we would be able to walk to some of the New Plymouth sites and this was the case. I also wanted to use the shuttle service to get to the National Park, but instead Brett recommended another company that offered private 3-hour city tours which suited our needs better, particularly as the weather was not great.

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Carol

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, we stayed in a cottage really comfortable

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BEVERLEY

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Older property with a few squeaky floorboards but was quiet overall. Big kitchen to use, was kept clean by users. Bathroom ok, brown toilet bowl was a concern. Good bed and clean bedroom. Well situated in town.

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Christopher

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely stellar place, owner is super cool & helpful, kitchen & dining area great. located 2 minute walk from PaknSave, 6 minutes from bicycle rental. Great value!

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John

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and good bed, good kitchen and lounge, close to Park and town

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Annette

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and easy walking distance to get around. Property is a bit tired but clean. Owner very friendly and helpful

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Nicholas

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a wonderful place to stay with a really homely feel and beautiful common areas. Easy walking distance to the town, with two supermarkets just across the road.

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Colin

6 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is our accommodation of choice when we go to Ngāmotu (New Plymouth). The separate accommodation is excellent, and the location is fantastic.

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Ruth

25 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well located place, well equipped kitchen. Would return if in the area

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David

17 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Good base for exploring New Plymouth & Taranaki

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Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Cottage Room)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cosy Single)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Double Room)

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette (Cottage)

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