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The Dawson Motel

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel in New Plymouth CBD

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Free self parking
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Luxury Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Family Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601
  • Place, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puke Ariki
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wind Wand
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Plymouth (NPL)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

New Plymouth

Seaside stay .At this New Plymouth CBD motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Govett-Brewster Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Puke Ariki - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wind Wand - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centre City Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pukekura Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

4.5-star motel in New Plymouth CBD
The Dawson Motel offers its guests laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star New Plymouth motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Dawson Motel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This New Plymouth motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dawson Motel to the airport?

The Dawson Motel is 7.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the New Plymouth (NPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dawson Motel?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dawson Motel on Apr 8, 2026 start from $113, including 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.

Does The Dawson Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dawson Motel.

How close is The Dawson Motel to the beach?

This motel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Fitzroy Beach and 3.3 mi (7-min drive) from Back Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Dawson Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Dawson Motel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 10.50 and 20.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at The Dawson Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at The Dawson Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Dawson Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Dawson Motel have a pool?

The Dawson Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Dawson Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Dawson Motel to downtown New Plymouth?

The Dawson Motel is 0.4 mi away from New Plymouth.

The Dawson Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 202 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, very clean walkable to town center and walkway. Would definitely stay here again when next in New Plymouth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Gordon and Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Unit cosy and comfortable. Shower was absolutely heavenly! I look forward to be able to stay there another time. A+
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with family
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

Jaedra, Auckland

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Lisa-Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay. It was very clean & staff were very professional & polite. Will definately stay there again. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Business traveler
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

Tania

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

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

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great facility with really lovely folks operating it. It was truly a pleasure to stay there. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower rose needs some servicing but apart from that it was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
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