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The Dawson Motel

The Dawson Motel

New Plymouth
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of The Dawson Motel, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, within a 5-minute walk of War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. This motel is 7 minutes walk to Puke Ariki and 7 minutes walk to TSB Showplace.

Our spacious rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi, daily housekeeping, mini-refrigerator, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and complimentary daily newspaper, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include a phone, wheelchair-accessibility, an iron and ironing board and a desk.

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Property Details

This smoke-free motel features complimentary bicycles on site.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Express check-in
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • LED light bulbs
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Electric car charging station
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Year Built - 2011
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
War Memorial - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Govett-Brewster Art Gallery - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Puke Ariki - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Real Tart Gallery - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
TSB Showplace - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Kawaroa Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Richmond Cottage - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Centre City Shopping Centre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Saint Mary's Church - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Taranaki Cathedral - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Wind Wand - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Coastal Walkway - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
New Plymouth Observatory - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Pukekura Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Yarrow Stadium - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The preferred airport for The Dawson Motel is New Plymouth (NPL) - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601, New Zealand
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