Newly opened in 2011, this motel offers air-conditioned studios and apartments with flat-screen satellite TV and DVD players. Guests have free access to bicycles for exploring the local area. The Dawson Motel is located in the center of New Plymouth, just 492 feet from the Coastal Walkway. It is a 5-minute walk to Puke Ariki and a 5-minute drive to Pukekura Park. Each self-contained unit includes air conditioning and a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Some units include a fully equipped kitchen. There is an iPod docking station and a private bathroom in every unit. The apartments and guest rooms offer a mountain or sea view, subject to availability.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 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.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma-lee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, super clean and comfortable, easy to deal with and super friendly staff
  • Wayne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Helpful and friendly staff. They were able to store our bikes which was appreciated. Central location is close to everything, walking distance to shops, Pukekura Park, coastal walkway etc. Very clean & tidy, well looked after facilities.
  • Morgan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Shower was awesome. Lots of power. It would have been perfect if I could have adjusted the height.
  • Kaye
    Australia Australia
    We didn't have breakfast at The Dawson. The room was excellent - very welcoming staff who took us to our room. Spotless room with all the facilities needed. It's just such a pity that our night's stay at the Beechwood Motel in Taupo wasn't...
  • Alison
    Australia Australia
    The quality of design, build and fit-out was excellent. All very functional, spacious and spotlessly clean. A very well-run motel that is situated a short walk from the coastal path with views of Mt Taranaki in the distance.
  • Kylie
    Australia Australia
    Property was clean and had everything you needed. lovely renovated bathroom and kitchenette. loved being able to use the bikes and ride along the coastal pathway a few minutes ride away. Lovely helpful management.
  • Ann
    Canada Canada
    The location was perfect, walking distance to all we wanted to see. Host was very friendly, patient and informative. Room had great facilities, was exceptionally clean. We thought the motel must be brand new, which it wasn't. Room was large,...
  • Etienne
    United States of America United States of America
    Nicely welcomed by the owner. The room, bathroom and kitchenette were clean and nice. The bed was very comfortable with fresh scented pillows. Amenities in the bathroom were very nice (No pumped soap!). Location near the ocean front.
  • Rowena
    Singapore Singapore
    Very clean room, convenient and close to Coastal Walkway and City Center.
  • Jacob
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was very comfortable and in a great location. The couple running it are lovely people and very accommodating. I highly recommend staying here.

Area info

Amenities of The Dawson Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Dawson Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about The Dawson Motel

  • The Dawson Motel is 0.7 miles from the center of New Plymouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Dawson Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Dawson Motel include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment
    • Twin
  • Check-in at The Dawson Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Dawson Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Bicycle rental