The Dawson Motel

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Luxury
4.5 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Motel located in New Plymouth CBD

The Dawson Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩144,081
₩165,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20

Room options

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a window.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a TV, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red and white bedspread, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Family Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Luxury Suite

A modern hotel room with a bed, a seating area with chairs, a small table with a bowl, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a sink.

Luxury Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, The Dawson Motel is in New Plymouth CBD, a neighborhood in New Plymouth. Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wind Wand and New Plymouth Observatory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yarrow Stadium or Stadium Taranaki. Visit our New Plymouth travel guide
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16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601

What's nearby

  • A modern building with a unique geometric facade and the name "Puke Ariki" displayed prominently.
    Puke Ariki
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky shoreline, a tree, and a railway track.
    Wind Wand
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and ferns.
    Pukekura Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • TSB Showplace
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Centre City Shopping Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ms White
    5 min walk
  • Salt Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • The Good Home
    8 min walk
  • Viet Nom Nom
    11 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 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 like:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Dawson Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
    • LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10.50 to 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

  • 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
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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 available

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), 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

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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 Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dawson Motel on Sep 19, 2026 start from ₩144,081, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out 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 10-minute walk of Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Puke Ariki, and Coastal Walkway. TSB Showplace and Kawaroa Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dawson Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great room, super quiet and very convenient to shops and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location - spacious rooms - friendly owners & staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It exceeded our expectation. Great location, easy parking, so clean and cozy staying. If we go back to New Plymouth, we will stay at the same place 100%
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean and friendly, very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to start beautiful motel rooms and facilities will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! It was perfect for what we needed. Staff were lovely and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great motel in town

Great overnight stay near the town centre. Godd location and great ground floor room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm caring staff n nice spacious clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable spotlessly clean. It served our purposes well for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts and very helpful .. quality room and amenities. Very highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean, updated Motel

Clean and updated motel and room. Nice amenities in room and conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy room. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean unit. Very close to restaurants and town. Warm and cosy Ideal for couple of nights
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice and safe trip
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Handy to Restaurants and bars

Handy to Restaurants and bars, easy access to northern motorway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms. Excellent facilities. Great parking. Friendly reception/host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely studio unit in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Handy location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay at this motel. Clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, tidy and comfy.

convenient location, friendly staff. Great having access to an EV charger for a nominal fee (cheaper than super charger by far)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and decent room size.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025