About this property

With attentive service and thoughtful touches, the Dawson Motel is designed to provide both comfort and convenience for all travelers. Whether you’re in New Plymouth for business or leisure, you’ll appreciate the easy access to the city’s top attractions and scenic coastline. The spacious rooms with ample in-room amenities including air conditioning, satellite TV, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and private bathrooms ensure a relaxing stay. Select units feature a fully equipped kitchen making them ideal for extended stays and families. Interconnecting and accessible rooms are available on request. Free WiFi in all room types and free parking onsite. Complimentary bike hire enables guests to discover the picturesque surroundings at their own pace. Conveniently located near New Plymouth’s vibrant cafes and restaurants, the Motel is close to the scenic Coastal Walkway, a 5-minute stroll to Puke Ariki, and only a 5-minute drive to the beautiful Pukekura Park. Let The Dawson Motel be your home away from home as you discover the charms of the city and the natural wonders of the Taranaki region.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nola
    Australia Australia
    Very friendly management and staff and very helpful on local knowledge.
  • Tess
    Australia Australia
    We were so happy with the Dawson Motel. I made a mistake and booked the wrong dates, and on realising the mistake the day of the booking Grant was incredibly kind and helpful and changed the booking for us. On arrival we were given a really...
  • Johanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    First time staying at The Dawson & it was perfect. The room was clean, warm & comfortable. The bathroom was immaculate. Cleanliness was of high standard!
  • Janet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Close to town so easy to walk everywhere but also quiet.
  • Shelley
    Australia Australia
    Our host Grant was super friendly and welcoming, and the room catered for all our needs very clean
  • Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Good location Close to beach coastal path and near to town
  • Neil
    Australia Australia
    It was very spacious, modern, clean and close to town and the beach. Very comfortable bed.
  • Len
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Unit was lovely and was easy to spend the week in.
  • Kelly
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to navigate to. Good central location. Easy walk to Devon St, but far enough you don't get the traffic noise. Good size room. Great shower! My partner says they had the nicest towels in a week of stays in different hotels.
  • Clare
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Provided everything we needed for our weekend. We were out every day until late evening so the facilities provided suited our needs

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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