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The Dawson Motel

4.5 star property
Motel in the heart of New Plymouth

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Luxury Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free self parking
Reception
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Experience the charm of New Plymouth CBD at The Dawson Motel, where helpful staff and thoughtful amenities await. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy free self parking, or explore on two wheels with bicycle rentals.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $106
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15

Room options

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Luxury Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601

What's nearby

  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pukekura Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪India Today Bistro & Tandoor - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Proof & Stock - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Laughing Buddha - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ms White - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ozone Coffee - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Dawson Motel

Enjoy your visit to New Plymouth with a stay at The Dawson Motel. Guests will have free perks like WiFi, self parking, and wired internet. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • DVD player
  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 10.50 to 20.00 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 50.0 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Dawson Motel New Plymouth
Dawson Motel
Dawson New Plymouth
The Dawson Motel Motel
The Dawson Motel New Plymouth
The Dawson Motel Motel New Plymouth

Frequently asked questions

Does The Dawson Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Dawson Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Dawson Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Dawson Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dawson Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 50.0 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Dawson Motel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.

What's the area around The Dawson Motel like?

The Dawson Motel is in New Plymouth CBD, a short 4-minute walk from Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and 8 minutes' walk from Centre City Shopping Centre.

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The Dawson Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, updated Motel
Clean and updated motel and room. Nice amenities in room and conveniently located.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent place to start beautiful motel rooms and facilities will definitely stay again
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great motel in town
Great overnight stay near the town centre. Godd location and great ground floor room
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice and safe trip
Koutilya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, tidy and comfy.
convenient location, friendly staff. Great having access to an EV charger for a nominal fee (cheaper than super charger by far)
Mike, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent rooms. Excellent facilities. Great parking. Friendly reception/host.
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Thank you for a nice stay
susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely studio unit in a great location
Kerry-Lynn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean comfortable room. No traffic problems as it’s off the main road.
Vincent, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean, great amenities, friendly host & staff, superb location. Will stay again ☺️
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely motel. Spotlessly clean, modern, comfy bed and really quiet. A great nights stay thank you.
Grant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay with plenty of well designed space, nice linens and great shower with amazing water pressure. Staff were friendly and its a central location.
Kate, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dawson Motel is a clean and comfortable motel. From my bedroom, I had views of the sea. Friendly, helpful staff. I would recommended this motel in New Plymouth.
Antony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were excellent, easy close access to city

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and so clean. Was so lovely to have complimentary cookies with the tea and coffee, Never had that before. We loved our stay.
Jody, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, clean and spacious.
Cheryl, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and friendly staff. Nice and quiet and yet close enough to walk to town. Would recommend and would stay again.
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owner Warren was a lovely gentleman, very welcoming and a great place to stay especially if you have an EV as charging is available.
Georgia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, very central, safe, efficient, decent rooms well set up.
Ian, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good overall stay. The manager/owner was lovely too.
Tanti, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, adding to a pleasant stay. The rooms were serviced daily and were quite quiet, comfortable and spacious with a modern feel. Conveniently placed, shopping and restaurants were close by. The outdoor activities were also close, as well as the Coastal Walk.
james, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Handy location. Clean and comfortable.
Theresa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Dawson Motel was very close to the shops and restaurants. But you could also park your car safely at the Motel if needed.

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay at this motel. Clean. Friendly staff
Fabienne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Helpful friendly host
Joy, 1-night trip