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The Dawson Motel

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Luxury Suite | Bathroom
Front of property
Standard Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Overview of The Dawson Motel

The price is AU$165
Price available on 25/5/2024

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16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601
  • Popular LocationCentre City Shopping Centre8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPukekura Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationBowl of Brooklands5 min drive
  • AirportNew Plymouth (NPL)15 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Standard 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 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

New Plymouth

Located by the sea, The Dawson Motel is in New Plymouth CBD, a neighbourhood in New Plymouth. TSB Showplace and Puke Ariki are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Richmond Cottage and The Gables. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yarrow Stadium or Stadium Taranaki.
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What's nearby

  • Puke Ariki - 5 min walk
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 8 min walk
  • Pukekura Park - 16 min walk
  • Fitzroy Beach - 3 min drive
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Good Home Public Bar & Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Three Sisters Brewery - 6 min walk
  • Frederics - 6 min walk
  • Fresha - 8 min walk
  • Ms White - 5 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. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
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–9 AM for a fee: NZD 10.50–20 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Building
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk, 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: from 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

This property does not have a Qualmark® 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 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dawson Motel on 25 May 2024 start from AU$164.84, 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.

The Dawson Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower head was faulty. Water sprayed all over except on you. Staff tried to assist but unfortunately did not resolve issue
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Josh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Very clean. Convenient to everything by walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sharyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up for Dawson
Helpful staff with directions and food outlet suggestions. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Awesome shower in our one bedroom unit. Handy to town, park and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rosaline Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed to know entrance was not on Dawson St. Otherwise all was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a little noisy with trucks passing thankfully no trains units nicely modern and kept clean friendly staff will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024