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4-star 36%
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3-star 8%
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Last 12 months : 86.67% (9 reviews)
70 Pohutukawa Place, Bell Block, New Plymouth, New Zealand 4312
Key Facts
- Reviews: 36
- Rank: 241 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 300
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 6% per year, for 4 years + 6% upfront. — Maximum 30%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- Serviced Apartments
- 2 Bedroom Townhouse
- 3+ Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
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This business is part of SUMMERSET GROUP HOLDINGS LTD.
Brand-new homes are selling now at our second New Plymouth village in the coastal township of Bell Block. Summerset at Pohutukawa Place offers resort-style living, a renowned continuum of care and a wide range of homes to choose from, including villas, cottages, serviced apartments and our industry-leading memory care suites.
No. of Dwellings: 300
Management
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Resident Activities
Life at Summerset at Pohutukawa Place promises to be ‘resort-like’. Once the Village Centre is complete, Summerset at Pohutukawa Place will be humming with a range of on-site activities and features. This includes a café, exercise room, library, hair salon, vegetable garden, bar, indoor swimming pool & spa pool, lounge, and barbeque facilities.
(Last Updated: 18th November 2025)
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Resident Reviews for SUMMERSET AT POHUTUKAWA PLACE
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4.3
(36 reviews)
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Example resident reviews
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These reviews are selected to show a range of resident experiences. They are not intended to represent the percentage distribution of all reviews shown above.
Loving it
5 / 5 ★None
I am enjoying my life here
5 / 5 ★I am enjoying my life here.
Friendly atmosphere
4 / 5 ★They could be more efficient at running the village.
Plenty of activities to be involved with
4 / 5 ★Plenty of activities to be involved with. Great social activities organised by activities leader. Friendly, caring community. Amazing cafe - food, drinks, staff.
Happy with all things in general
4 / 5 ★I am quite happy with all things in general. Staff do their best. Common sense & patience are needed, at times that's life.
Enjoyable living and community
4 / 5 ★Really enjoy living here, very supportive environment and friendly community of peers.
Modern and spacious villa
4 / 5 ★Villa is modern and spacious, apart from small single garage. everything is very accesible.
Independent Living
3 / 5 ★Residents, staff and facilities are all in a major life changing experience. 'Me too' at 88, but Summerset policies over emphasise money ahead of people- people-people. Let's all work together.
Meals are so disappointing
2 / 5 ★Meals are so disappointing. If they were improved I would be so happy here. It has lots going for it except for the meals.
We don't receive what we pay for
2 / 5 ★[In my opinion] we don't receive what we pay for in our fees (weekly). For example: window cleaning has not been done for 12 months. Last done May last year.
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