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Motel Hobson's Choice

3.5 star property
Motel in Dargaville with free valet parking and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
One Bedroom Spa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Studio King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Motel Hobson's Choice offers a peaceful garden setting and an inviting outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff assistance, and express check-in that streamlines arrival. Previous visitors consistently highlight the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is ￥9,993
￥11,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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One Bedroom Spa | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 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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Studio King | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Two Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
0310, Northland, Dargaville, 212 Victoria Street

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
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Matich's Premier Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Motel Hobson's Choice

Property highlights
Motel Hobson's Choice provides amenities like a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping center shuttle, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-in, a gift shop, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Motel Hobson's Choice include comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel Hobson's Choice have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Hobson's Choice on Nov 1, 2025 start from ￥9,993, 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.

Is Motel Hobson's Choice pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel Hobson's Choice located?

Situated in Dargaville, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Dargaville Museum. Zizania Hand Made Papers is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) away.

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Motel Hobson's Choice Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 265 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

Louise

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

8/10 Good

Ewen

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

6/10 Okay

Gaynor

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Haylen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quite place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little motel in Dargaville.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was tight. Enjoyed the kitchenette and common area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful with our late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff and shown to room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Eloy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pace to stay, very clean and quiet. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eileen and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and tidy well kept Motel in Dargaville. Spacious rooms with working equipment in a quiet neighborhood. You do hear the odd Truck going by but otherwise great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had one of our guys working in town. Nice and central for him and everything is close.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived a little early. The property looks great and the staff is really nice and helpful. The room’s very clean and comfortable. we had a nice sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luke: Very friendly and helpful Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stop in on way home the only thing that would make this unit better would be not having the bed right under lounge tv and to install air conditioning in the units as the floor fans were loud

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean but no tissues or hairdryer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jolanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, nice staff. Noisy , close to the busy road. Plunger was broken. Fridge wasn’t working from the beginning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Dean

Liked: Amenities
Booked for 2 twins bed BUT got 2 singles bed(false advertisement)shower not very good..very low pressure..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
1) Parking No designated parking lost parking directly out front of unit as other customers park in your spot. Very Inconvenient Parkjng should be lined out with Unit number gor parallel parking 2) Bed - Most uncomfortable mattress I have ever slept on it was terrible sleeping straight on bed wire !!! 3) Shower - Operated as a trickle no shower pressure - dissapointing experience 4) Location was great easy access to shopping motor way, central sight seeing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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