Our pick
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
New Plymouth, NZ
★ 0-star9.7/1070 reviews
6.7 km (4.2 mi) from original
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House on the Hill vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
9.7It’s a really good apartment, and the in-house space is so big.
Cleanliness
9.7Everything was clean and tidy.
Location
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Close alternatives
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
New Plymouth, NZ
★ 0-star9.7/1070 reviews
6.7 km (4.2 mi) from original
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
New Plymouth, NZ
★ 3-star9.8/1028 reviews
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from original
Key differences
Rooms
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm10.0
Home with sea views8.8
Cleanliness
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm10.0
Home with sea views9.3
Location
House on the Hill10.0
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm9.5
Food & Breakfast
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment9.7
Home with sea views8.8
Amenities & Facilities
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm10.0
Home with sea views9.3
Value
House on the Hill9.9
Home with sea views9.3
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment amenity advantages
SaunaLuggage storageSpa/wellness center services
Home with sea views amenity advantages
Family roomsPhysical distancing in dining areas
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm amenity advantages
Breakfast in the room
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 4.9 km.
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm: 1.7 km (1.1 mi)
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment: 6.7 km (4.2 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
House on the Hill
9.8/10Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
9.7/10Home with sea views
9.4/10Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
9.8/10Rooms
House on the Hill
9.9Nice, warm room even in winter.
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
9.7It’s a really good apartment, and the in-house space is so big.
Home with sea views
8.8Furniture is not very comfortable.
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
10.0Well-equipped kitchen and very nice features.
Cleanliness
House on the Hill
9.9Specific sentiment from text; no issues mentioned.
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
9.7Everything was clean and tidy.
Home with sea views
9.3The house was very clean and beautifully set up.
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
10.0The place is very tidy.
Location
House on the Hill
10.0Amazing views 360° around the house.
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Home with sea views
9.8The location is perfect central to everywhere.
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
9.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
House on the Hill
10.0Super friendly hosts who gave good recommendations.
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
9.7We were welcomed when we arrived.
Home with sea views
9.8Mary was taking care of us checking if we needed anything.
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
10.0Warm and welcoming owners, there to help with anything.
Sleep & Noise
House on the Hill
—Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
—Home with sea views
—Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
—Food & Breakfast
House on the Hill
9.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Home with sea views
8.8Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
9.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities
House on the Hill
9.4Everything you need to make food.
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Home with sea views
9.3Great facilities and modern kitchen.
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
10.0Outdoor bathtub is a very nice feature.
Value
House on the Hill
9.9Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Tarawhata Thermal Apartment
9.7Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Home with sea views
9.3The price is not only affordable but well worth it.
Slow Stay at Roebuck Farm
9.5Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Landmarks
House on the Hill
Waireka CampTarawhata Thermal Apartment
Belt Road CommonHome with sea views
Lynmouth ParkSlow Stay at Roebuck Farm
Koru Monastery