Is parking available at the property?

Yes, complimentary on-site parking is available for guests. The parking is limited, and no reservation is required.

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

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee, which ranges from approximately NZD 10.50 to NZD 20.00 per person.

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 time starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM. Check-out time is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of NZD 50.00, subject to availability.

Is there an airport shuttle service available?

Airport transfer services can be pre-booked prior to checking in. Details for arranging the transfer can be obtained from the property.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including some accessible facilities in public areas. Step-free entrances are available.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in New Plymouth CBD, near cultural highlights such as Puke Ariki and TSB Showplace. It is also close to landmarks like Wind Wand and Richmond Cottage, with easy access to local events at Yarrow Stadium and Stadium Taranaki.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no charge for children under a certain age when staying in existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 10.00 per night. However, no rollaway or extra beds are available. Advance request for cribs is recommended.

The Dawson Motel

What guests think

Reviews of The Dawson Motel highlight very clean, modern, and comfortable rooms, friendly and helpful hosts, and a central, walkable location near restaurants, the CBD, and the coastal walkway, making it convenient for short or longer stays.

Guests note spacious layouts and powerful showers, though a few mention traffic noise and occasional showerhead problems. Parking is easy and convenient, and some guests appreciated access to EV charging for a small fee. It suits travellers seeking a reliable, hassle free base in New Plymouth.

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Facilities

Parking is easy and convenient. Some guests mention EV charging availability for a nominal fee.

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Mike

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

convenient location, friendly staff. Great having access to an EV charger for a nominal fee (cheaper than super charger by far)

10

Bernard

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So central to CBD. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, walkway. Excellent parking and room very spacious. IMMACULATE!!!

10

Alexandra

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An excellent place to start beautiful motel rooms and facilities will definitely stay again

10

Alison

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious family room. Well equipped and warm.

8

Gerard

Apr 26, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The Dawson doesn't differ much from other motels in this category. My stay was comfortable, but traffic noise can be a bit bothersome. The Dawson has no pool or sports equipment, which I would expect of a 41/2 star motel, especially for the price which I paid !

10

Jaedra

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts and very helpful .. quality room and amenities. Very highly recommend.

10

Michael

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and updated motel and room. Nice amenities in room and conveniently located.

10

Deborah

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean, great amenities, friendly host & staff, superb location. Will stay again ☺️

10

Georgia

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner Warren was a lovely gentleman, very welcoming and a great place to stay especially if you have an EV as charging is available.

10

Paul

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent rooms. Excellent facilities. Great parking. Friendly reception/host.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as very clean or immaculate.

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Bernard

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So central to CBD. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, walkway. Excellent parking and room very spacious. IMMACULATE!!!

10

Grant

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely motel. Spotlessly clean, modern, comfy bed and really quiet. A great nights stay thank you.

10

Paula

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, very clean walkable to town center and walkway. Would definitely stay here again when next in New Plymouth

10

Tania

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern, clean and decent room size.

10

Karen

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location for visiting the city (within 10-15 minutes walk of most key attractions). Easy to access main routes in and out of the city for further exploring. Very clean unit. Comfortable beds. Great spot. Will be returning for our next visit.

10

Michael

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and updated motel and room. Nice amenities in room and conveniently located.

10

Deborah

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Super clean, great amenities, friendly host & staff, superb location. Will stay again ☺️

10

Lisa-Marie

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely place to stay. It was very clean & staff were very professional & polite. Will definately stay there again. Many thanks!

10

Maggie

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and tidy room. Friendly staff

10

James

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and referbished feeling. Safe, quiet. Close to lots of food options and shopping.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and comfortable, with strong showers praised. Some guests reported traffic noise and occasional showerhead issues.

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Grant

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What a lovely motel. Spotlessly clean, modern, comfy bed and really quiet. A great nights stay thank you.

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Tania

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern, clean and decent room size.

10

Kate

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Robyn

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel, only comment would be a better shower rose, there was good pressure but more squirted out of shower rose

10

Gordon and Karen

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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+

10

Alan

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location - spacious rooms - friendly owners & staff

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james

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 12 nights

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, adding to a pleasant stay. The rooms were serviced daily and were quite quiet, comfortable and spacious with a modern feel. Conveniently placed, shopping and restaurants were close by. The outdoor activities were also close, as well as the Coastal Walk.

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Vinay

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Shower head was faulty. Water sprayed all over except on you. Staff tried to assist but unfortunately did not resolve issue

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Laura

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The traffic can get noisy as of busy road. Monday morning a construction sight had noisy trucks and fortcliffs. So best to stay friday and saturday night. Unless a heavy sleeper. Nice and clean. Do need some upgrades for electric jug and the mugs were very small. The sheets were not very soft but other than that very pleased and nice services. Very clean and tidy.

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sharyn

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff with directions and food outlet suggestions. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Awesome shower in our one bedroom unit. Handy to town, park and beach.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with hosts offering directions and assistance. One report noted an unresolved shower fix despite staff efforts.

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Mike

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

convenient location, friendly staff. Great having access to an EV charger for a nominal fee (cheaper than super charger by far)

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Hayley

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved our stay! It was perfect for what we needed. Staff were lovely and very friendly.

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Katie

Jan 14, 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

Staff were excellent, easy close access to city

10

Alan

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location - spacious rooms - friendly owners & staff

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james

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 12 nights

The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, adding to a pleasant stay. The rooms were serviced daily and were quite quiet, comfortable and spacious with a modern feel. Conveniently placed, shopping and restaurants were close by. The outdoor activities were also close, as well as the Coastal Walk.

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Lisa-Marie

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely place to stay. It was very clean & staff were very professional & polite. Will definately stay there again. Many thanks!

10

Maggie

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and tidy room. Friendly staff

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Vinay

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Shower head was faulty. Water sprayed all over except on you. Staff tried to assist but unfortunately did not resolve issue

10

Georgia

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner Warren was a lovely gentleman, very welcoming and a great place to stay especially if you have an EV as charging is available.

10

sharyn

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff with directions and food outlet suggestions. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Awesome shower in our one bedroom unit. Handy to town, park and beach.

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Location

Central and walkable to the CBD, restaurants, the Coastal Walkway, and other attractions, with easy access to main routes. Convenient for exploring New Plymouth on foot.

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Bernard

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

So central to CBD. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants, walkway. Excellent parking and room very spacious. IMMACULATE!!!

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Jacqueline

Oct 23, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

A very clean motel with everything one could want. Centrally located and despite being fully booked it was quiet.

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Paula

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, very clean walkable to town center and walkway. Would definitely stay here again when next in New Plymouth

10

Laurie

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and accommodating. Very clean. Convenient to everything by walking.

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Karen

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location for visiting the city (within 10-15 minutes walk of most key attractions). Easy to access main routes in and out of the city for further exploring. Very clean unit. Comfortable beds. Great spot. Will be returning for our next visit.

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Kerry

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Handy to town, very walkable

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Alan

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location - spacious rooms - friendly owners & staff

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Kerry-Lynn

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely studio unit in a great location

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Ricky

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to Restaurants and bars, easy access to northern motorway.

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sharyn

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful staff with directions and food outlet suggestions. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Awesome shower in our one bedroom unit. Handy to town, park and beach.

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The Dawson Motel

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