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Motel Hobson's Choice

3.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Dargaville motel

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Outdoor pool
One Bedroom Spa
Property entrance
Outdoor pool
Studio Unit | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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212 Victoria Street, Dargaville, Northland, 0310
  • Place, Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kai Iwi Lakes
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Basin Marina
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bedroom Spa

One Bedroom Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio King

Studio King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room

Two Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Dargaville

In Dargaville .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and 2 miles (3 km) of The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio with a stay here. Dargaville Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Zizania Hand Made Papers is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 28 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 52 min drive - 69.7 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens - 54 min drive - 71.2 km
  • Whangarei Falls - 58 min drive - 75.2 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merkabah Cafe Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blah, Blah, Blah Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪D Town Indian Fusion Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Good Life Stores - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fast Foods Dargaville - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel Hobson's Choice

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 3.5-star Dargaville motel
As a guest of Motel Hobson's Choice, you'll find an outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. WiFi is free in public spaces. Motel Hobson's Choice also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Dargaville motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
Motel Hobson's Choice offers 21 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dargaville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 19.50 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 19.50 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Motel Hobson's Choice to the airport?

Motel Hobson's Choice is 39.8 mi (55-min drive) away from the Whangarei (WRE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Hobson's Choice?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Hobson's Choice on May 23, 2026 start from CA $98, 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 for more accurate prices.

Does Motel Hobson's Choice have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel Hobson's Choice.

Does Motel Hobson's Choice offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Motel Hobson's Choice, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 19.50 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Motel Hobson's Choice?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

Is there free parking at Motel Hobson's Choice?

This motel offers free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking.

Does Motel Hobson's Choice have a pool?

Motel Hobson's Choice features an outdoor pool.

Does Motel Hobson's Choice have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Motel Hobson's Choice to downtown Dargaville?

Motel Hobson's Choice is 0.7 mi away from Dargaville.

Motel Hobson's Choice Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 289 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Lovely hosts. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Wasnt 100%, apart from wardrobe which needed vacumn, very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant accomodation, staff was excellent, very accomodating, no problems at all thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashyineet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Washroom was smelly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was air conditioned and the pool was sparkling!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking clean and quite. Good bed awesome shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wai Ching Edith

Travelled with family
The location was convenient. The room was clean and check-in was quick and friendly. However, the room felt quite dated. The Wi-Fi was a bit slow. Overall, it's an average motel that does the job for a short stay, but there is room for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and staff very helpful. We had a two bedroom unit and it was well set up with enough towels, crockery etc.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest motel we have stayed in. The bathroom was just sparkling! Great check in staff - very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gaynor

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and convenient but couldn’t use shower no pressure or control of temperature
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ewen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and roomy. Kitchen was well equipped. Comfortable beds. Staff promptly attended to a problem we had with the stove. This is our second stay there, and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't fault the staff or room which had all Sky TV channels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025