Is parking available at the property?

Yes, there is free on-site parking available for guests.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A continental breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 19.50 for both adults and children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed, but service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?

The motel is located in Dargaville, close to Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and Kai Iwi Lakes, with cultural highlights like The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Dargaville Museum nearby.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available for guests, which is seasonal.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Hobson's Choice Motel in Dargaville

Average nightly price at Hobson's Choice Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$96
February	US$93
March	US$90
April	US$85
May	US$84
June	US$76
July	US$75
August	US$76
September	US$78
October	US$85
November	US$82
December	US$81

What guests think

Across reviews, Hobson's Choice Motel is praised for very clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms and notably friendly, helpful staff, with a convenient location for walking to town and easy access for stopovers.

Several reviews note road-facing or appliance noise and inconsistent shower pressure, and parking can be tight or unclear. While some units feel older, others have been refreshed or improved with heating, and in-room kitchens are generally well equipped for short stays. Overall, it suits practical, value-focused stays and overnights.

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Facilities

Parking is frequently tight or unclear, and some guests could not park outside their unit. Few other facilities are mentioned in reviews.

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Anthony

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We did not get the room with a spa we booked instead we had a disability’s room with no spa. When you turned on the heat pump it had a stick like cigarettes. I rate this as poor and I would hope there is some compensation for what room we ended up with on Expedia as it was nothing like what we booked.

10

Evan

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was tight. Enjoyed the kitchenette and common area.

10

Daniel

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. Parking was a bit different.

8

Stacey

12 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is the 3rd time I’ve stayed at the Hobson. The rooms are a little outdated but everything you need is there. The area around the pool is nice. There is laundry on site which was convenient for me. It’s close enough to the shops that you can easily walk downtown. The staff are excellent; friendly & helpful.

8

Melissa

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hosts. Comfortable, cosy and clean unit. Just couldn't park vehicle outside unit.

6

Verna

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

1) Parking No designated parking lost parking directly out front of unit as other customers park in your spot. Very Inconvenient Parkjng should be lined out with Unit number gor parallel parking 2) Bed - Most uncomfortable mattress I have ever slept on it was terrible sleeping straight on bed wire !!! 3) Shower - Operated as a trickle no shower pressure - dissapointing experience 4) Location was great easy access to shopping motor way, central sight seeing

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Cleanliness

Rooms and grounds are consistently very clean and well kept, with bathrooms often praised. A few isolated maintenance or odour issues were noted.

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8

Brenda

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room. Staff friendly and helpful

8

Alex

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and staff very helpful. We had a two bedroom unit and it was well set up with enough towels, crockery etc.

10

deborah

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was Clean had everything we needed, cozy large bed

8

Eloy

29 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great pace to stay, very clean and quiet. Nice staff.

10

Nicola

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanest motel we have stayed in. The bathroom was just sparkling! Great check in staff - very friendly and helpful.

10

Selma

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thank you, second time staying here. Staff are very helpful and property nice and clean

8

Diane

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for an overnight stop in Dargaville. Clean and spacious rooms. Mattress probably ready for upgrade but overall an excellent stop. Friendly staff on front desk.

10

Colleen

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful management. Quiet , spacious and clean

10

Ruth

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, very clean and tidy, quiet and relaxing, excellent customer service, very helpful staff

8

Han

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Basic clean accommodation

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with well-equipped kitchens and some recent updates. Recurring drawbacks include traffic or appliance noise and weak shower pressure; a few guests found mattresses dated or uncomfortable.

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nigel

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Can't fault it. We stayed here some years ago and it was tired. It has been updated and is fresh and modern.

6

Mark

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and the room was fine with everything we needed. However, it was quite noisy all through the night, partly due to a noisy fridge in the room but also from the the noisy traffic. Probably not a problem if you're a heavy sleeper.

8

Diane

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for an overnight stop in Dargaville. Clean and spacious rooms. Mattress probably ready for upgrade but overall an excellent stop. Friendly staff on front desk.

10

Louise

24 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly. Room was a good size, clean and comfortable. Shower was excellent!

10

russell

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

quiet and comfortable

8

Ewen

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and roomy. Kitchen was well equipped. Comfortable beds. Staff promptly attended to a problem we had with the stove. This is our second stay there, and would stay again.

6

Verna

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

1) Parking No designated parking lost parking directly out front of unit as other customers park in your spot. Very Inconvenient Parkjng should be lined out with Unit number gor parallel parking 2) Bed - Most uncomfortable mattress I have ever slept on it was terrible sleeping straight on bed wire !!! 3) Shower - Operated as a trickle no shower pressure - dissapointing experience 4) Location was great easy access to shopping motor way, central sight seeing

10

Bruce

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very roomy. Easy walk to the town and eateries.

4

Dean

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Booked for 2 twins bed BUT got 2 singles bed(false advertisement)shower not very good..very low pressure..

6

Gaynor

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet and convenient but couldn’t use shower no pressure or control of temperature

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Service

Service is repeatedly described as very friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with prompt assistance at check-in and with issues, and accommodating late arrivals or occasional upgrades.

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8

Brenda

22 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room. Staff friendly and helpful

8

David

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were delayed on our flight so arrived at the hotel shortly after they were supposed to close. We were pleasantly surprised to find the office still open and they were waiting for us to make sure we could access our room and had a place to stay that night! Excellent customer service!

8

Alex

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and staff very helpful. We had a two bedroom unit and it was well set up with enough towels, crockery etc.

10

deborah

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access, staff helpful

10

Mike

18 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful with our late arrival.

10

Nicola

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanest motel we have stayed in. The bathroom was just sparkling! Great check in staff - very friendly and helpful.

10

Ruth

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, very clean and tidy, quiet and relaxing, excellent customer service, very helpful staff

10

Stacey

5 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is the second time I’ve stayed at Hobson’s. My room this go around was nicer then the first. The staff member who checked me in & out was really friendly & helpful.

10

Joseph

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Received a upgrade room without asking which was great thanks 👍

8

Ewen

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and roomy. Kitchen was well equipped. Comfortable beds. Staff promptly attended to a problem we had with the stove. This is our second stay there, and would stay again.

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Location

Location is convenient and central, with easy access to shops and eateries and good for overnight stops. Some road-facing rooms experience early-morning or traffic noise, while others found it quiet.

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10

Williams

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable.

8

Melissa

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, comfortable bex

8

Peter

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very handy.

10

Jason

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had one of our guys working in town. Nice and central for him and everything is close.

8

Howard

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Street not too busy over night

10

Ruth

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, very clean and tidy, quiet and relaxing, excellent customer service, very helpful staff

8

Michele

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location great, clean and tidy. Comfortable bed.Husband is a light sleeper so found the noisy trucks going by at 5 in the morning annoying.

8

Boris

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and nicely cleaned rooms, thank you. Unfortunately a bit of a dated place and our room was facing the main road,which meant it was a bit loud. Overall still the best motel in dargaville

10

Bruce

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very roomy. Easy walk to the town and eateries.

6

Gaynor

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet and convenient but couldn’t use shower no pressure or control of temperature

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Hobson's Choice Motel

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