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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