Hostel YHA Sunflower Lodge (New Plymouth, New Zealand)

Boasting a secluded location near the bush, YHA Sunflower Lodge is a boutique hostel offering shared and private accommodation. It’s around a mile to the town centre with its shops and eateries. All accommodation options have a hand basin and share bathroom facilities. Private rooms feature a television and standard in-room amenities include an electric blanket and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms have views of the garden. Guests can prepare their own meals in the shared kitchen area and there’s a guitar and a piano for convivial sing-alongs. The garden features a picnic area and BBQ facilities. Devon Street East, a mile away, is the destination for various restaurants and eateries. Here, Kathakali serves delicious Southern Indian food and Gengy's Mongolian BBQ Buffet offers all-you-can-eat fare. YHA Sunflower Lodge is within two miles of Te Henui Walkway, which provides the opportunity to get close to local flora and fauna. A similar distance, Brooklands Zoo is a family-friendly attraction with farmyard animals and exotic birds.