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Motel Hobson's Choice

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

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and Mediterranean-style architecture.
Experience the charm of Hobson's Choice, a traditional motel with a flat roof and stucco exterior, surrounded by palm trees and well-mainters landscaping.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this well-lit room with a single bed, armchairs, and a TV.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a reception area marked by a sign and a palm tree in front.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, kitchenette, and comfortable seating area.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

Explore the area

Map
212 Victoria Street, Dargaville, Northland, 0310
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Tane Mahuta
  • 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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room

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 cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Studio Unit

Studio Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio King

Studio King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Dargaville

At Motel Hobson's Choice you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-in. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Dargaville motel include Dargaville Museum and Tane Mahuta.
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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

  • ‪Blah Blah Blah Cafe & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bakehouse Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Northern Wairoa Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fast Foods - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Motel Hobson's Choice

Motel in Dargaville with free valet parking and outdoor pool
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 members are 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 free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Dargaville motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 films

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.

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: from approximately NZD 19.50 for adults and from 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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Motel Hobson's Choice offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Hobson's Choice on 28 July 2025 start from AU$152.63, including 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 parking available at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Yep, Motel Hobson's Choice has a free self car park, free valet parking, free extended parking and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Motel Hobson's Choice have a pool?

Motel Hobson's Choice has an outdoor pool.

Does Motel Hobson's Choice serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel Hobson's Choice?

No, Motel Hobson's Choice does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Motel Hobson's Choice?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Motel Hobson's Choice Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 255 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richelle Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hobson’s Choice is where I stay when I have to overnight in Dargaville as they have kept up their standards over the years. Each time I am there they have some small improvement and this time it was a heat pump in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, comfortable bex
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lloyd

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

An average place to stay

An average place to stay, good for one or two nights.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024