Located in the heart of New Plymouth the Nice Hotel offers stylish, boutique accommodation in a classic 1870s heritage villa. The restored building is now home to eight rooms that cleverly combine traditional furnishings and contemporary artwork with modern amenities. There are some welcoming guest areas – a cosy library and sunny tropical garden deck – but for getting out and about it’s around a five-minute walk from here to the waterfront and coastal walkway, and the hotel also has bikes available to borrow for free. Table is an award-winning restaurant and one of New Plymouth’s best options for an evening meal, serving international cuisine with a local twist in a lovely, sophisticated setting.