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The Dawson Motel

4.5 star property
The Dawson Motel offers thoughtful conveniences that enhance any stay, from electric car charging stations to secure luggage storage and attentive service

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Travelers find themselves in the heart of New Plymouth CBD at The Dawson Motel, where a helpful staff creates a welcoming atmosphere. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi, park vehicles at no extra cost, and have the option to explore the area on rental bicycles.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is HK$795
HK$920 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Suite

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Separate bath and shower
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Located by the sea, The Dawson Motel is in New Plymouth CBD, a neighbourhood in New Plymouth. Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wind Wand and Richmond Cottage. 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

  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery featuring night scenes and modern architecture
    Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Puke Ariki showing night scenes and modern architecture
    Puke Ariki
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wind Wand showing rugged coastline, railway items and general coastal views
    Wind Wand
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pukekura Park featuring forests and a waterfall
    Pukekura Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Centre City Shopping Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Itch Wine Bar
    4 min walk
  • Salt Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Three Sisters Brewery
    6 min walk
  • Ms White
    5 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 such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire 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 guest rooms at The Dawson Motel include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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
  • 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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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

National rating

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

Property is 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

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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dawson Motel on 8 Mar 2026 start from HK$795, 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 at The Dawson Motel?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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 5-minute walk of War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

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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. 161 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaedra

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

8/10 Good

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Te Aomihia

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

8/10 Good

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

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

Koutilya

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

Jody

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

Tania

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great service at checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dawson Motel is a clean and comfortable motel. From my bedroom, I had views of the sea. Friendly, helpful staff. I would recommended this motel in New Plymouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne

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