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The Dawson Motel

4.5 star property
New Plymouth motel in New Plymouth CBD with free parking

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar

Room options

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601

What's nearby

  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 8 min walk
  • Pukekura Park - 16 min walk
  • Fitzroy Beach - 3 min drive
  • Taranaki Base Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 5 min drive

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

Motel located in New Plymouth CBD
The Dawson Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dawson Motel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, microwaves and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 10.50 to 20 per person

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50.0
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is 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

Is The Dawson Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dawson Motel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dawson Motel on 25 Mar 2025 start from AU$169.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Dawson Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dawson Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dawson Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 50.0 (subject to availability).

Where is The Dawson Motel located?

Located in New Plymouth CBD, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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The Dawson Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Good value for location in CBD.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

An excellent place to start beautiful motel rooms and facilities will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Koutilya

It was a nice and safe trip
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Excellent rooms. Excellent facilities. Great parking. Friendly reception/host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Lynn

Lovely studio unit in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

susan

Thank you for a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Perfect location for visiting the city (within 10-15 minutes walk of most key attractions). Easy to access main routes in and out of the city for further exploring. Very clean unit. Comfortable beds. Great spot. Will be returning for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Clean comfortable room. No traffic problems as it’s off the main road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

What a lovely motel. Spotlessly clean, modern, comfy bed and really quiet. A great nights stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Super clean, great amenities, friendly host & staff, superb location. Will stay again ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Staff were excellent, easy close access to city

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Lovely staff, clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Very clean and friendly staff. Nice and quiet and yet close enough to walk to town. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Quiet, very central, safe, efficient, decent rooms well set up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

james

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.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tanti

Good overall stay. The manager/owner was lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Handy location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

Perfect stay at this motel. Clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Duncan

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 Excellent

Joy

Helpful friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Staff was friendly and accommodating. Very clean. Convenient to everything by walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024