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The Dawson Motel

4.5 star property

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Luxury Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
LCD TV, DVD player, iPod dock
Luxury Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601
  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    4 min walk
  • Puke Ariki
    5 min walk
  • TSB Showplace
    6 min walk
  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    16 min drive

Room options

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

Luxury Suite

  • 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)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Family Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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About this property

The Dawson Motel

New Plymouth motel in New Plymouth CBD with free parking
This smoke-free motel features free use of bicycles, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in and express check-out.
The Dawson Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features iPod docking stations and DVD players. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This New Plymouth motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Dawson Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from War Memorial. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 4-minute walk from War Memorial and 4 minutes on foot from Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
The Dawson Motel offers its guests laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star New Plymouth motel is smoke free.

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

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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 at the property

Important information

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 to 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

We should mention

  • 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

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

The Dawson Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 163 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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

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

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So central to CBD. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, walkway. Excellent parking and room very spacious. IMMACULATE!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Slava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Piu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel, only comment would be a better shower rose, there was good pressure but more squirted out of shower rose
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious family room. Well equipped and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, very central, safe, efficient, decent rooms well set up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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