About this property
Just 400 metres from the Northern Wairoa River, Hobson's Choice Motel offers studios and apartments with a kitchenette and outdoor patio. Surrounded by sub-tropical gardens, it has an outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free parking. The property is a recipient of the 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. All studios and apartments have a TV with 50+ satellite channels, a microwave and ironing facilities. Tea/coffee making facilities and a fridge are included. Private bathrooms come with either shower facilities or a bathtub. Hobson's Choice Motel is a 15-minute walk from Dargaville Town Centre. Whangarei Airport, Waipoua Forest, Maunganui Bluff and Kai Iwi Lakes are all within an hour's drive away. Auckland is a 2-hour, 30-minute drive away. Guests can arrange day trips at the tour desk, or request for laundry services. The motel also provides fax and photocopying facilities. A daily continental breakfast can be delivered to the room. Alternatively, there are cafes and bars within a 15-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Pamela
Australia“Very smooth booking in with a delightful young man, Luke, helping with the luggage. The rooms were immaculately clean, roomy and comfortable. The carpet, although clean as, was a little old, but that would be the only thing we could possibly...” - Lorriane
New Zealand“We have stayed here three times and found from the greeting in the office to check out, the manager is amazing, friendly and helpful. He upgraded us each time and the rooms were exceptional, plenty of room and a second room for my 16 year old...” - David New Zealand“Really good customer service... shown to my room like the good old days, comfortable, well appointed room with the little things that most motel don't think about.”
- Margaret New Zealand“Staff very obliging, friendly, helpful. Unit great size for family of 5”
- Andrea New Zealand“Comfortable, clean and warm accommodation with friendly, professional service”
- Aly New Zealand“While the place was very nice, I’m not sure I would call it romantic. Great location, good rooms”
- Emi New Zealand“Beautiful, easy accessible for special needs .Bathroom wheelchair Accessible. Love it.”
- Bruce New Zealand“We enjoyed the spa bath and heat pump on a cool winter's night. The suite was large, with plenty of space to put things on.”
- Clare New Zealand“Location was great and nice and quiet. Friendly host.”
- Lisa New Zealand“Easy to find. Helpful, friendly staff. Clean. Lots of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and sugar. The motel was a lot bigger than we thought it would be.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Hobson's Choice Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
