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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
Interior entrance
Studio King
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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212 Victoria Street, Dargaville, Northland, 0310
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dargaville Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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One Bedroom Spa

One Bedroom Spa

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

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room

Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

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

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Studio King

Studio King

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

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
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dargaville Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 37 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Town Basin Marina - 56 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fast Foods Dargaville - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blah, Blah, Blah Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Matich's Premier Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

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 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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Motel Hobson's Choice Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 258 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean and tidy, quiet and relaxing, excellent customer service, very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't fault it. We stayed here some years ago and it was tired. It has been updated and is fresh and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennie

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

10/10 Excellent

Pirepire

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and warm. Booked last minute and a room was available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight stop in Dargaville. Clean and spacious rooms. Mattress probably ready for upgrade but overall an excellent stop. Friendly staff on front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful management. Quiet , spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon, Maraekakaho RD 1

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was Clean had everything we needed, cozy large bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable. Parking was a bit different.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Waikiki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Received a upgrade room without asking which was great thanks 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Manyi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dufault

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, making us feel right at home. The service was excellent, and every detail was well taken care of
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark, Hedge End

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and the room was fine with everything we needed. However, it was quite noisy all through the night, partly due to a noisy fridge in the room but also from the the noisy traffic. Probably not a problem if you're a heavy sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Good, clean, value for money. Only fault I found, pillows were too hard for me. Otherwise good. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Street not too busy over night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very roomy. Easy walk to the town and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Q

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Williams

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024