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The Waterfront

1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth 4601, New Zealand
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The Waterfront
Ranked #12 of 29 hotels in New Plymouth
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Timaru
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Fantastic Hotel located right on the waterfront with great views of both the sea and the mountain. Great rooms, wonderful service and the most exceptional thing about this Hotel is its Restaurant Salt. Great wine and superb food. A must stay if you are visiting New Plymouth!

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

There is not a lot of options when looking at good quality accom in New Plymouth but this will do just fine. Despite being a coastal town many hotels don't have sea veiws and many are getting tired. The Waterfront hotel is as it says, on the waterfront, though across a busy street. A modern well kept hotel with good... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

Very friendly and accomodating staff. Room was spacious and clean, great bathroom and view out of balcony was right out on the water. We enjoyed cocktail and early bite to eat on the deck watching the sun go down, awesome. I would recommend this hotel to all of my friends and family without any hesitation.

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Kerie M, Manager at The Waterfront, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for your Excellent comments, we are very happy you enjoyed you time with us. We do take great pride in the quality and hygiene of our property. The Salt Balcony is magic and even better with a cocktail in Hand. We would love to host you in the near future. Thank you from The Waterfront Team. More

Sydney, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I stayed overnight at the waterfront. The customer service by reception staff was excellent. I must mention Mariana who managed to ensure I could get my room before normal check n time. The room was clean, comfortable, quiet and had everything I needed. Great shower pressure! The bed was comfortable. Food for breakfast was great and again service was really... More

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Kerie M, Manager at The Waterfront, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for you great feed back. We very happy you enjoyed entire your experience with us, including Salt restaurant. We are in the CDB so every thing is very close indeed. We would love to host you again. Thank you. More

Los Angeles
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61 reviews 61 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Having come a long way we, we splurged on the one of the penthouse, ocean view suites. And that particular accomatdation cetainly biases my view of the hotel. It was wonderful. The rooms are beautifully decorated, and designed. A lovely bath. The bed was incrdible. We did not want to leave. Sitting on the balconey, overlooking the ocean, was so... More

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Kerie M, Manager at The Waterfront, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for your fantastic comments. We are very happy you enjoyed you stay in the Penthouse suite. They are amazing rooms with a view like no other in New Plymouth. We would love to welcome you back one day, best wishes from The Waterfront team. More

auckland nz
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43 reviews 43 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for womad weekend. Doesn't stand out from other hotels I have stayed at. Bed was comfortable it was clean and shower had good pressure. Room service was a bit over zealous as they had folded up all the dirty laundry we left in plastic bag and the clothes in my bag??!!! Even though it's waterfront had the back... More

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Kerie M, Manager at The Waterfront, responded to this review
2 May 2013

We are disapointed we did not meet your expectations during you stay with us during Womad. We do take great pride in the cleaniness of our rooms and property. Not all rooms have full waterfront views unfortunately due to the layout of the building. 24 hours to recieve a reply from an email is not our normal practice so I... More

Auckland, New
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

My wife and I have stayed in this hotel three times while we have been visiting New Plymouth and have enjoyed it every time. It offers lovely views from the restaurant the food is always great and the staff are friendly and helpful. Its location is very central and the main shopping area is close. Its not far to walk... More

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Kerie M, Front Office Manager at The Waterfront, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thank you very much for your kind review. It is lovely to hear that you enjoyed staying with us. We hope to have you stay again soon. More

Pukekohe, New Zealand
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20 reviews 20 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

We stayed at the Waterfront early in Jan 2013, this was our second visit and our room was much nicer. Room 305 overlooked the shops opposite, but we could see the ocean from the small balcony. But we thought it was much quieter traffic noise wise. Nice big room, excellent bed and bedding, and a very nice breakfast each morning... More

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Kerie M, Front Office Manager at The Waterfront, responded to this review
6 February 2013

Thank you for your review. We hope to have you stay with us again soon. More

Canada
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73 reviews 73 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Any hotel (especially a 'luxury' boutique hotel) that charges $29 per day for internet does not deserve any rating beyond "poor"... It's ridiculous and a shameless money grab... The worst part is thier misleading adverts where they tell you they give you a free 30MB or one hour of internet, which I thought was fine, but the hour runs from... More

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Kerie M, Front Office Manager at The Waterfront, responded to this review
8 January 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on Trip Advisor. The one hour complimentary internet access that we offer is 30mb, this is generally enough for guests to check their emails, have a look on Facebook or browse the internet. The 30mb or one hour counts down while you are using the internet to enable you to... More

Napier, New Zealand
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29 reviews 29 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

we have just returned from another stay at this property! We had the penthouse suite again and it is stunning, well furnished, and really lacking nothing. Ease of parking, helpful staff and stunning views made the visit memorable. Other family members had a superior unit and they were also pleased!

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Kerie M, Front Office Manager at The Waterfront, responded to this review
18 December 2012

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. Our Penthouse Suites really are amazing! We hope to have you stay with us again soon. More

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Additional Information about The Waterfront

Also Known As:
Waterfront New Plymouth
Address: 1 Egmont Street, New Plymouth 4601, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Taranaki Region > New Plymouth
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Business Hotels in New Plymouth
Price range (per night): S$165 - 290
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Simply watch the waves roll in... from New Plymouth's newest and ONLY Hotel on the Waterfront and yet only 1 minute to the CBD! Next door to the famous Puke Ariki Museum, Library and Information Centre! Complimentary FREE 1 hr wireless internet access daily. All rooms have super king size beds, or queen and single configuration if requested. Sea or City views from your step out balcony, most feature a step out Balcony and single spa bath, with all rooms including 12 channel sky TV, wireless & broadband internet & coffee/tea facilities. The Waterfront Hotel is a non-smoking hotel however you are most welcome to use the Balcony. Salt Restaurant and Bar on level one overlooks the sea! What more would you want!? Salt on the Waterfront offers an excellent range of seafood and contemporary cuisine with great views from every table. FORGET THE REST! TRY THE BEST! ... more   less 
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