Motel Hobson's Choice

Property class: 3.5
Dargaville motel with outdoor pool

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Enjoy your visit to Dargaville with a stay at Motel Hobson's Choice. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi, valet parking, and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops/newsstands

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is $68
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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A neatly made bed with a white duvet and a brown throw blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

View all photos for Studio King

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a sink, and a microwave.

Studio King

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

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A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining table.

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

View all photos for Studio Unit

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Studio Unit

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
212 Victoria Street, Dargaville, Northland, 0310

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
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Merkabah Cafe Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Life Stores - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blah, Blah, Blah Café - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪D Town Indian Fusion Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Bakehouse Cafe - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Motel Hobson's Choice

  • Enjoy your visit to Dargaville with a stay at Motel Hobson's Choice. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi, valet parking, and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 21 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Limited self and valet parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Offsite

    • Free shopping center shuttle

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 19.50 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Property class

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel Hobson's Choice offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel Hobson's Choice does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Yes, there's free self, valet, and extended parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Motel Hobson's Choice and nearby?

Motel Hobson's Choice has an outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Motel Hobson's Choice like?

Motel Hobson's Choice is located a short 12-minute walk from Taha Awa Riverside Gardens.

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Reviews

Motel Hobson's Choice Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and tidy, people were awesome.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, spacious
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant accomodation, staff was excellent, very accomodating, no problems at all thank you.
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10/10 Exceptional

The bed was wonderful. The towels very fluffy. Cleanliness good. Walking distance to shops. Enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking clean and quite. Good bed awesome shower.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable for a quick stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. Lovely hosts. Would visit again.
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8/10 Very good

The room was air conditioned and the pool was sparkling!
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8/10 Very good

Clean and comfortable room. Staff friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room & friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, very clean and tidy, quiet and relaxing, excellent customer service, very helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean & tidy and spacious
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank you, second time staying here. Staff are very helpful and property nice and clean
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8/10 Very good

Good location, comfortable bex
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was Clean had everything we needed, cozy large bed
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10/10 Exceptional

Very roomy. Easy walk to the town and eateries.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very kind and helpful staff and shown to room.
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8/10 Very good

Basic clean accommodation
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful with our late arrival.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Eileen and staff were very helpful and friendly.
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8/10 Very good

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
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8/10 Very good

Excellent service and comfortable rom

Great place to stay on an overnighter in Dargaville. Older motel but my room was very comfortable with great bed, cooking facilities, great heating. Service was excellent.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.