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The Dawson Motel

★★★★ 16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601, New Plymouth, NZ

9.6 guest rating· 112 reviews

About this hotel

Complimentary Bicycles and Breakfast

Convenient Amenities

Central Location

Experience the comfort of The Dawson Motel with complimentary bicycles, daily breakfast, and convenient amenities like express check-in and check-out. Enjoy the central location, just a 5-minute walk from popular attractions in the heart of New Plymouth. Book now for a memorable stay!

Rooms & rates

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Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio)

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>431 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar in shower</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>431 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (surcharge) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Luxury Suite

Sleeps 3 · 50 m² · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed</strong></p><p>538 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Family Suite

Sleeps 5 · 60 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds</strong></p><p>646 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - LCD television, satellite channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Eco-friendly</b> - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Free bicycles on site
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  • Handrails in stairways
  • LED light bulbs
  • Luggage storage
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Location

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16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601, New Plymouth, NZ

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say9.6112 reviews

+ Cleanliness+ Friendly Staff+ Cozy Rooms+ Great Location
Cleanliness9.8
Service9.9
Location9.9
Room Quality9.7
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.2

Guest review

10.0

Nice clean and friendly, very good location

Pauline · 2025-09-13

Guest review

10.0

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+

Gordon and Karen · 2025-08-24

Guest review

10.0

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

Hayley · 2025-07-15

Guest review

10.0

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

Jaedra · 2025-07-06

Guest review

8.0

Very clean unit. Very close to restaurants and town. Warm and cosy Ideal for couple of nights

Steve · 2025-07-04

Guest review

10.0

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

Lisa-Marie · 2025-07-01

Good to know

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Children and extra beds

No rollaway/extra beds available

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-out is available

General

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility

No elevators

General

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

General

Staff wears personal protective equipment

General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

General

Social distancing measures are in place

General

Professional property host/manager

Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

General

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

General

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Pets

Service animals are allowed