Lodge★★★½
Sunflower Lodge Backpackers
Welbourn, New Plymouth, New Zealand
About Sunflower Lodge Backpackers
Sunflower Lodge Backpackers is an inn in Welbourn, New Plymouth, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 44 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.0 km from the centre of New Plymouth. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, New Plymouth Airport (NPL), is 9.8 km away.
- Type
- Lodge
- Star rating
- ★★★½
- Check-in from
- 14:30
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 16
- Other stays within 500 m
- 5
Hotel prices in New Plymouth by month
33 Timandra Street
Prices
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How Sunflower Lodge Backpackers scores
Better rated than 19% of hotels in New Plymouth
- Guest rating 8.5
- Location 3.7
- Beach access 4.8
New Plymouth average
Amenities
Swimming poolFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
Food & drink
- Breakfast
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Kitchen
- In-room safe
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 3.7/10
- Walk grade
- 21/100 Car recommended
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 1
- Sights within 1 km
- 3
| Nearest beachAutere / East End Beach | 1.6 km4 min drive |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportNew Plymouth Airport (NPL) | 9.8 km22 min drive |
| Distance to the centreNew Plymouth | 1.0 km16 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopNew World Merrilands | 990 m16 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyMerrilands Pharmacy | 990 m16 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Headstone Warehouse590 m
- The Gables (Colonial Hospital)910 m
- Brooklands Zoo930 m
- State Bistro1.4 km
- New Plymouth Observatory1.6 km
- Strandon Art Centre1.7 km
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Questions about Sunflower Lodge Backpackers
How do guests rate Sunflower Lodge Backpackers?
Sunflower Lodge Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 44 reviews, which is better than 19% of rated hotels in New Plymouth.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunflower Lodge Backpackers?
Check-in starts at 14:30 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Sunflower Lodge Backpackers include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
Does Sunflower Lodge Backpackers have a pool?
Yes, Sunflower Lodge Backpackers has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Sunflower Lodge Backpackers?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Sunflower Lodge Backpackers from the airport?
The nearest airport, New Plymouth Airport (NPL), is 9.8 km away in a straight line.
Is Sunflower Lodge Backpackers close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.
How many rooms does Sunflower Lodge Backpackers have?
Sunflower Lodge Backpackers has 16 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Sunflower Lodge Backpackers?
Yes: New World Merrilands, about 990 m away (16 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Sunflower Lodge Backpackers?
Merrilands Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 990 m away (16 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score