What's it like in Merrilands?

Travellers to the Merrilands neighbourhood in New Plymouth will be sure to enjoy their stay.

How many hotels will I find in the Merrilands area?

Expedia has 5 Merrilands hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater New Plymouth area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Merrilands, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Merrilands.

What are the top things to see and do in Merrilands?

A few places to visit in the area around Merrilands include Bowl of Brooklands, Brooklands Zoo and TSB Stadium. When you're sightseeing in New Plymouth, The Gables and Te Henui Walkway are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Merrilands Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Merrilands

"Superb upscale quiet escape with amazing views, and delightful hosts. This is a chocolates on the pillow kind of place. A one of a kind stay or event opportunity waiting to happen."

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14 Jul - 15 Jul

"Excellent standard of motel"

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"Close to town with a rural vibe "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Convenient,clean and very pleasant helpful staff "

"Great place to stay - easy access , lovely hot shower, comfortable beds."

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7 Jul - 8 Jul

"It was a very pleasant place to stay"

"It is a very nice place to stay. "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9 PM, pool loungers

"Good access to town for the weekend. Warm room especially with the weather. At least one customer not abiding by non-smoking rule."

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

"The location suited us perfectly."

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"Great cabin by the ocean"

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13 Jul - 14 Jul

"Beautiful decor, clean and very friendly."

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

"Great rooms our go to place to stay whenever we are in New plymouth"

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10 Jul - 11 Jul

"The place was as expected, rooms were fine and we got for a good price. Will be nice once the hotel restaurant and breakfast returns. "

Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

"Excellent location - spacious rooms - friendly owners & staff"

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7 Jul - 8 Jul

"Well priced and conveniently located for a single night stay en route fro Auckland to Wellington and take in the Taranaki Festival of Lights."

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17 Jul - 18 Jul

"Great place to stay"

"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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7 Jul - 8 Jul

"Really good place the manager was a cool dude was very welcoming definitely recommend this place "

"The room and balcony were great, bed super comfortable and double spa bath was great for a morning relax before check out. "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Nice property, highly recommend."

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11 Jul - 12 Jul

Where to stay in Merrilands

Find the best Merrilands areas for the activities you enjoy most.

New Plymouth featuring tranquil scenes and mountains

New Plymouth CBD

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in New Plymouth CBD, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Puke Ariki are top sights worth seeing.

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Bell Block

Some popular features of Bell Block include its cafes and spas. If you're in the mood to explore farther, New Plymouth Golf Club or Fitzroy Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

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