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The Dawson Motel

4.5 star property
Upmarket motel by sea in New Plymouth CBD

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The Dawson Motel

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

Overview of The Dawson Motel

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
9.6/10 Exceptional

Property highlights

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
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16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

  • 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)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Standard Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

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

About this area

What's nearby

  • In New Plymouth CBD

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Sisters Brewery - 6 min walk
  • The Good Home Public Bar & Restaurant - 6 min walk
  • Frederics - 6 min walk
  • Fresha - 8 min walk
  • India Today Bistro & Tandoor - 10 min walk
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About this property

The Dawson Motel

Enjoy your visit to New Plymouth with a stay at The Dawson Motel. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi, self-parking and wired Internet.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • DVD player
  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 10.50 to 20.00 per person
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 50.0 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Does The Dawson Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dawson Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Dawson Motel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at The Dawson Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Dawson Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dawson Motel?
You can check in from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 50.0 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Dawson Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling.
What's the area around The Dawson Motel like?
The Dawson Motel is in New Plymouth CBD, a short 8-minute walk from Centre City Shopping Centre and 9 minutes' walk from Wind Wand.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Super clean, great amenities, friendly host & staff, superb location. Will stay again ☺️
Deborah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Chris, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and friendly staff. Nice and quiet and yet close enough to walk to town. Would recommend and would stay again.
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, very central, safe, efficient, decent rooms well set up.
Ian, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Georgia, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and referbished feeling. Safe, quiet. Close to lots of food options and shopping.
James, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, clean and spacious.
Cheryl, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Crean and bus-tub is really nice
tomoko, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Very friendly and very helpful
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

wendy, 4-night trip
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