Hotel The Dawson Motel, New Plymouth, New Zealand

The Dawson Motel New Plymouth Exterior photo

43 photos

The Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

$$$$

Overview

Located 15 km from New Plymouth airport, the 4-star Dawson Motel offers airport transfer service and bicycle rentals. The smoke-free motel is situated in the very heart of New Plymouth, only 7 minutes on foot from such cultural attractions as Puke Ariki.

Location

This New Plymouth property is merely 350 metres from The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary and quite close to Wind Wand. Sports fans can also visit the indoor TSB Stadium, just 1.6 km from the Dawson Motel New Plymouth, and take their families to Brooklands Zoo, which is 5 minutes away by car. There is Tupare a 10-minute ride away, and New Plymouth Centre bus station in close proximity to the accommodation.

Rooms

The Dawson Motel features 23 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea makers. They are outfitted with spacious decor. Offering such amenities as a hairdryer and shower caps, the bathrooms also include a Jacuzzi bath, a separate toilet, and a shower. You can enjoy views of the sea.

Eat & Drink

Ms. White is situated within 5 minutes' walk of this New Plymouth hotel.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-20:00

from 08:00-10:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of NZD 10 per person per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:23

Price calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Rooms and availability

66 photos

Twin Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

Sea view
Shower
Heating

room details +

77 photos

Studio Apartment

Max:

2 persons

Shower
Heating

room details +

77 photos

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Max:

4 persons

Shower
Heating

room details +

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room view

Sea view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

Electric blankets

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Show all facilitiesHide facilities

Essential information about The Dawson Motel

💵 Lowest room price	150 C$
📏 Distance to centre	800 m
✈️ Distance to airport	12.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport	New Plymouth, NPL

Location

Address

The address has been copied.

16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 4310

Map view

16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand, 4310

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

10 Fillis St

Pukekura Park

1.3 km

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

Wind Wand

700 m

New PlymouthNew Zealand

Port Taranaki Walkway

700 m

Shopping Area

Centre City Shopping Centre

630 m

Zoo

Brooklands Zoo

2.0 km

Park

Coastal Walkway Foreshore

650 m

Park

Kawaroa Park

680 m

Marsland Hill

New Plymouth Observatory

780 m

Puke Ariki Landing

The Firkee Wala

620 m

35 Powderham St

Huatoki Walkway

770 m

Western Park 101 Cutfield Rd

Churchill Heights

860 m

30 Brooklands Park Drive

The Gables

1.8 km

Amusement Park

Todd Energy Aquatic Centre

1.0 km

290 Courtenay Street

Te Henui Vicarage

2.2 km

41 St. Aubyn Street

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

2.6 km

Beach

Ngamotu Beach

2.3 km

Park

Te Henui Walkway

2.0 km

Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust Inc

2.2 km

Park

Fitzroy Park

2.3 km

6 Beaumont Cres

William Cutfield King Memorial

2.4 km

Garden

Te Kainga Marire

2.5 km

Fitzroy Beach

3.0 km

Gallery

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

230 m

Museum

Puke Ariki

560 m

Church

The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary

330 m

2-6 Ariki Street

Richmond Cottage

580 m

Corner of Devon and Queen streets

Clock Tower

430 m

Gallery

Real Tart Gallery

480 m

New Plymouth CBD

460 m

Restaurant

Monica's Eatery

280 m

Restaurant

Humdinger's Cakes

350 m

Restaurant

Ms. White

220 m

Restaurant

The Public Catering Co

220 m

Restaurant

Ozone Coffee Roasters NZ

330 m

Restaurant

AnnieKims Cafe

450 m

Restaurant

Meat & Liquor

370 m

Restaurant

Arborio Restaurant

570 m

Restaurant

Koi Spice Craft & Whisky

300 m

Ariki Backpackers

8.4 Great | 52 reviews418 m

Auto Lodge

8.2 Great | 142 reviews1.9 km

The Devon Hotel A Heritage Hotel

8.7 Great | 150 reviews1.9 km

Reviews of The Dawson Motel

8.6 /10

Great

Verified reviews

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.

Guest reviewsWrite a Review

missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

P

Paul

United Kingdom

left 12 reviews

Wrote a review on 11 Feb

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

10

reliable wi-fi

helpful staff

This place suits me perfectly! It has reliable wi-fi, free parking, and effective luggage storage. The first time, the staff even helped print my boarding pass. I highly recommend it for a comfortable escape.

2 Helpful

Date of stay: January 20251 nightSingleTwin Room
missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

P

Piers

United Kingdom

left 15 reviews

Wrote a review on 14 Dec

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms7.0

Service6.0

Dining5.0

6.0

safety feature

parking issue

bed slant

ample parking, excellent TV service, strong sense of safety

The car park filled up quickly at night, making it a hassle to find a spot!!! The bed slant might not suit everyone, potentially impacting sleep quality.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: October 20241 nightCoupleStudio Apartment
missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

H

Harper

United Kingdom

left 8 reviews

Wrote a review on 02 Dec

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location7.0

Rooms8.0

Service10.0

Dining8.0

9.0

large glass-walled shower

Request a room in the back if street noise bothers you. The large glass-walled shower was a fantastic touch!

1 Helpful

Date of stay: October 20243 nightsCoupleStudio Apartment
missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

A

Archibald

United Kingdom

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on 28 Jun

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

9.0

spacious room

complimentary bike hire

spa bath

limited cooking facilities

The room was spacious and spotless, and the complimentary bike hire made exploring so much fun! There’s a nice spa bath and a great option to relax with Sky channels on TV. Just a heads up, the cooking facilities are a bit limited, but overall, it was a fantastic stay! 😊

5 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20241 nightCoupleStudio Apartment
missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

G

Geoffrey

United Kingdom

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 29 May

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining9.0

9.0

clean room

comfortable bed

great location

stayed at the dawson and had a great time! the room was super clean, and the kitchenette was really nice. the bed was so comfortable with fresh-smelling pillows. the location was perfect, just a short walk to the ocean front and plenty of restaurants nearby.

strongly recommend

0 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20241 nightCoupleStudio Apartment
missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

G

George

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 15 May

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining8.0

10

clean room

comfy bed

friendly staff

street noise

Comfort and Cleanliness at an Affordable Price

The room was super clean, props to the cleaners! The comfy bed and decent bathroom made it easy to relax. Grabbed an in-room breakfast which was a nice touch. Only had some noise from the street, but it wasn’t a dealbreaker.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: March 20241 nightCoupleStudio Apartment
missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

H

Hannah

United Kingdom

left 4 reviews

Wrote a review on 11 May

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining6.0

8.0

complimentary bike hire

It was just an optimal selection for a temporary stay in New Plymouth with good price-quality ratio. The complimentary bike hire was an unexpected bonus, making it easy to explore the area. Try to request a room towards the back to avoid any street noise.

0 Helpful

Date of stay: April 20241 nightCoupleStudio Apartment
missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

B

Betty

United Kingdom

left 13 reviews

Wrote a review on 09 May

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms10.0

Service9.0

Dining5.0

9.0

spotless room

comfy bed

nice kitchenette

limited amenities

short stay

The room was spotless with all the essentials. The bed was super comfy, and I loved the fresh-scented pillows! The kitchenette was surprisingly nice, and amenities were top-notch. Totally felt at home! Location was perfect, just a short stroll to the ocean front. Can’t believe how welcoming the staff were, though I wish I could’ve stayed longer!

0 Helpful

Date of stay: April 20241 nightCoupleStudio Apartment
missingThe Dawson Motel - New Plymouth

P

Parker

United Kingdom

left 6 reviews

Wrote a review on 09 Mar

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining7.0

9.0

helpful staff

clean facilities

limited parking

great location but parking is tight

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, going out of their way to assist us with our needs. We appreciated the cleanliness and tidiness of the facilities, which made us feel comfortable throughout our stay. the central location allowed easy access to numerous attractions, making it convenient for sightseeing. We also enjoyed the complimentary bike hire for exploring the area.

Finding parking was a challenge as the lot filled up quickly at night.

2 Helpful

Date of stay: January 20244 nightsCoupleOne-bedroom Apartment

FAQ about The Dawson Motel

Which popular attractions are located near the The Dawson Motel hotel?

During the stay at the The Dawson Motel hotel, you shouldn't miss New Plymouth's top-rated landmarks, Wind Wand (0.7 km the property) as well as Paritutu Rock, located nearly a 10-minute drive away.

Which landmarks are closest to The Dawson Motel hotel?

Guests of The Dawson Motel hotel can visit The Taranaki Cathedral Church of St Mary (around 5 minutes' drive from the accommodation), or Govett-Brewster Art Gallery placed 5 minutes' walk away.

Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the motel?

Bus shuttle which will take you to the motel with a 14-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.

Can I leave my car in the hotel parking lot for free?

Yes, the hotel provides parking spaces for free.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the The Dawson Motel?

Unfortunately, the The Dawson Motel doesn't have on-site restaurants, but guests can dine just outside the property in a highly rated (9/10) pizzeria Ms. White.

What is check-in and check-out time at The Dawson Motel?

Guests of The Dawson Motel can check in from 14:00 to 20:00 and check out from 08:00.

What are the booking prices at the 4-star The Dawson Motel hotel?

The prices at the 4-star The Dawson Motel hotel start from $109.

What payment methods are accepted in the New Plymouth motel?

Payment methods in the New Plymouth motel include:

сash
American Express
Visa
Mastercard

What kinds of rooms does the 4-star The Dawson Motel hotel offer?

The 4-star The Dawson Motel hotel offers such room types as Two-Bedroom Apartment, Studio Apartment, and One-Bedroom Apartment.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star The Dawson Motel?

Each room at the 4-star The Dawson Motel is fully equipped with climate control to ensure that guests have a comfortable stay. On average, guests rate the comfort of the rooms 9.6/10.

Is the motel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?

Yes, the motel provides accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.