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4.8 out of 5

"a little noisy with trucks passing thankfully no trains units nicely modern and kept clean friendly staff will come again " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 05 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

The Dawson Motel places you in the center of New Plymouth, within a short 5-minute stroll of War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, free internet, and LCD TVs.

This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Added amenities include free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-star New Plymouth CBD motel include Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$157* Per night/room 15 Apr. - 16 Apr.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Luxury Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

The Dawson Motel ratings based on 65 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Dawson Motel

Everyone (29) Couples (26) Family (10)
4 out of 5
a little noisy with trucks passing thankfully no trains units nicely modern and kept clean friendly staff will come again

Posted by on 5 Jan. 2024

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8 Jan. 2024 by Warren

Thank you for your positive review.

5 out of 5
So central to CBD. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, walkway. Excellent parking and room very spacious. IMMACULATE!!!

Posted by on 25 Dec. 2023

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5 Jan. 2024 by Warren

Thank you for your very positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

4 out of 5
Lovely motel, only comment would be a better shower rose, there was good pressure but more squirted out of shower rose

Posted by on 9 Jul. 2023

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10 Jul. 2023 by Warren

Thank you for your positive review. The shower rose needed a little maintenance so thank you for pointing that out. It is now fixed

5 out of 5
Great short stay. Close to City. Clean

Posted by on 27 Jun. 2022

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27 Jun. 2022 by Warren

Thank you for your positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us

5 out of 5
Great stay

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2022

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30 Jan. 2022 by Warren

Thank you for your very positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay

5 out of 5
Loved it! Super modern, warm, perfectly clean, light, quiet, well appointed. Great location too. Exceeded my expectations. The kids loved it as well. Definitely planning to return.

Posted by on 13 Jul. 2021

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13 Jul. 2021 by Warren

Thank you for your very positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us in New Plymouth. Safe travels

5 out of 5
Parking is a bit tight but that's probably because we had our ute rather than car. The room was nice well set out and clean.

Posted by on 5 Apr. 2021

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10 Apr. 2021 by Warren

Thanks for your positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

5 out of 5
Its always a pleasure to stay over at the Dawsons. Tried another motel last vist, but they could not match Warren's n Carol's home from home.

Posted by on 10 Mar. 2021

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11 Mar. 2021 by Warren

Thank you for your positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again

5 out of 5
Great location, easy access to city center. Wou,d recomend this motel

Posted by on 16 Feb. 2021

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16 Feb. 2021 by Warren

Thank you for your very positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Safe Travels

5 out of 5
Flawless Very accomodating people.Very clean and tidy definitely stay next time in the Naki

Posted by , from Waiouru on 19 Aug. 2020

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20 Aug. 2020 by Warren

Thank you for your very positive review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can make it back to Taranaki another time to enjoy what the region has to offer.

Property Features

As a guest of The Dawson Motel, you'll find laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free. This 4.5-star New Plymouth motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Dawson Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and DVD players. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This New Plymouth motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • IPod dock
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. 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. 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 staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10.50–20.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50.0 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.