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Motel Hobson's Choice

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
One Bedroom Spa | Bathroom
Exterior
Studio King
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June

Explore the area

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212 Victoria Street, Dargaville, Northland, 0310
  • Place, Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dargaville Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kai Iwi Lakes
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whangarei (WRE)
    ‪81 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 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Dargaville motel include Dargaville Museum and Zizania Hand Made Papers.
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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 - 3.3 km
  • Dargaville Museum - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kai Iwi Lakes - 38 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Kauri Museum - 46 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Motel Hobson's Choice

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.

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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 valet and self 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
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.

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

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

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 11 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Hobson's Choice on 12 June 2026 start from AU$115, 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. 127 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 291 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and slept well. Really nice stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashyineet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

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

8/10 Good

Brenda

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

8/10 Good

Michele

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

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great price for the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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
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10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Haylen

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

8/10 Good

Alex

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Jerry

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

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

8/10 Good

Wai Ching Edith

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, second time staying here. Staff are very helpful and property nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

GERALDINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.