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Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Living area
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $57
$50 nightly
$57 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

Explore the area

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48 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, 4310
  • Place, Pukekura Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wind Wand
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Puke Ariki
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Double Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Cosy Single)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Cottage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Studio Cottage Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

New Plymouth

With a stay at Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers in New Plymouth (New Plymouth CBD), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Pukekura Park and Te Henui Walkway. .This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Huatoki Walkway and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Centre City Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Pukekura Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wind Wand - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Puke Ariki - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fitzroy Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun World Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crowded House Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burgerfuel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers

Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers offers 18 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge during limited hours, and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25.00 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Ducks & Drakes Boutique Motel & Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 152 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok room, fairly clean whatbyiu expect for a hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jiansheng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen is multiply equipped for cooking and make our stay convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kylie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good stay and close walking distance to town. Greeting from custodian went well. Nice clean room with towels. Bed was surprisingly comfortable and a good sleep was had.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good base for exploring New Plymouth & Taranaki
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

maree

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Living areas were great, location perfect - walked to coast, the Festival of Lights, out to dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicki-Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet surroundings, clean and tidy room, central location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maleigha

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Henna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was very pretty, staff nice and helpful, the cottage was big, nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

john, Upper Hutt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Amenities
Pleasant helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie, Surfers paradise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great just the showers took so long to get hot
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Annette, Wellington

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and easy walking distance to get around. Property is a bit tired but clean. Owner very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brett was very helpful, got an upgrade, the room was great, and the bed was soooo comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Should be 1st choice

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
My mistake it is a backpacker facility where I am used to stay in the high end hotels so no offence
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joiy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Broc

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s all good. Nothing flash and place is dated but Staff were nice. For the price can’t complain
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Tamati

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

BEVERLEY, Carrara, Gold Coast.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024