Title: The Dawson Motel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Dawson Motel The Dawson Motel offers thoughtful conveniences that enhance any stay, from electric car charging stations to secure luggage storage and attentive service ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/f1bd682b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/w4715h2871x0y0-beab1e8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free self parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/8529a822.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/a73ab16e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Suite | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/118ee638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Travelers find themselves in the heart of New Plymouth CBD at The Dawson Motel, where a helpful staff creates a welcoming atmosphere. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi, park vehicles at no extra cost, and have the option to explore the area on rental bicycles. 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 1 - Oct. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=9623832&PinnedHotelID=9623832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=9623832&PinnedHotelID=9623832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 2 - Oct. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=9623832&PinnedHotelID=9623832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=9623832&PinnedHotelID=9623832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=9623832&PinnedHotelID=9623832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=9623832&PinnedHotelID=9623832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=9623832&PinnedHotelID=9623832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=9623832&PinnedHotelID=9623832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/248f7646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking (twin room) 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Refrigerator LCD TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/dfb3f3ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Studio, Non Smoking (studio) 10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Refrigerator LCD TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Eco-friendly toiletries - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/b9c2b16c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Refrigerator LCD TV 2 bedrooms Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower - 646 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds ![Luxury Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623832/8a60c335.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Refrigerator LCD TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Separate bathtub and shower - 538 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNew-Plymouth-Hotels-The-Dawson-Motel.h9623832.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNew-Plymouth-Hotels-The-Dawson-Motel.h9623832.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-39.05791%2C174.06737&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kSXYfCVgwlbNWkM8AQp_3tzu5UY=) 16 Dawson Street, New Plymouth, 4601 #### What's nearby - Centre City Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Pukekura Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Fitzroy Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Bowl of Brooklands - 3 min drive - 2.6 km - Taranaki Base Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - New Plymouth (NPL) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Salt Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Laughing Buddha - ‬9 min walk - ‪Chaos Cafe - ‬8 min walk - ‪Petit Paris - ‬9 min walk - ‪Table @ Nice Hotel - ‬9 min walk ## About this property ### The Dawson Motel Motel located in New Plymouth CBD The Dawson Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an electric car charging station - Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at The Dawson Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Extra amenities include: - Recycling and LED light bulbs - Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers - LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players - Refrigerators, microwaves, and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![One Bedroom Executive Apartment | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7330000/7322000/7321911/b463b941.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quest New Plymouth New Plymouth CBD - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 667 reviews CA $118 CA $137 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=7321911&PinnedHotelID=7321911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1040700/1040653/fa4c4de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront New Plymouth CBD - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 963 reviews CA $122 CA $141 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - 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Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10.50 to 20 per person ### Things to do - Free bicycle rentals ### Family friendly - DVD player - In-room microwave - In-room refrigerator - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Built in 2011 - Double-glazed windows - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - iPod dock - LCD TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Eco-friendly toiletries - Free weekday newspapers - Iron/ironing board - LED lighting - Phone - Recycling - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Express check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: NZD 50.0 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - 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. ### You need to know 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators 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 ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Dawson Motel New Plymouth Dawson Motel Dawson New Plymouth The Dawson Motel Motel The Dawson Motel New Plymouth The Dawson Motel Motel New Plymouth ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Dawson Motel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Dawson Motel? > As of Oct 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dawson Motel on Oct 21, 2025 start from CA $127.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Plymouth-Hotels-The-Dawson-Motel.h9623832.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Dawson Motel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Dawson Motel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Dawson Motel? > Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 50.0 (subject to availability). ### Where is The Dawson Motel located? > Located in New Plymouth CBD, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of War Memorial and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. Puke Ariki and Real Tart Gallery are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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