About this property
Just 400 metres from the Northern Wairoa River, Hobson's Choice Motel offers studios and apartments with a kitchenette and outdoor patio. Surrounded by sub-tropical gardens, it has an outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free parking. The property is a recipient of the 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. All studios and apartments have a TV with 50+ satellite channels, a microwave and ironing facilities. Tea/coffee making facilities and a fridge are included. Private bathrooms come with either shower facilities or a bathtub. Hobson's Choice Motel is a 15-minute walk from Dargaville Town Centre. Whangarei Airport, Waipoua Forest, Maunganui Bluff and Kai Iwi Lakes are all within an hour's drive away. Auckland is a 2-hour, 30-minute drive away. Guests can arrange day trips at the tour desk, or request for laundry services. The motel also provides fax and photocopying facilities. A daily continental breakfast can be delivered to the room. Alternatively, there are cafes and bars within a 15-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Margaret
New Zealand“Staff very obliging, friendly, helpful. Unit great size for family of 5” - Andrea New Zealand“Comfortable, clean and warm accommodation with friendly, professional service”
- Aly New Zealand“While the place was very nice, I’m not sure I would call it romantic. Great location, good rooms”
- Emi New Zealand“Beautiful, easy accessible for special needs .Bathroom wheelchair Accessible. Love it.”
- Bruce New Zealand“We enjoyed the spa bath and heat pump on a cool winter's night. The suite was large, with plenty of space to put things on.”
- Clare New Zealand“Location was great and nice and quiet. Friendly host.”
- Lisa New Zealand“Easy to find. Helpful, friendly staff. Clean. Lots of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and sugar. The motel was a lot bigger than we thought it would be.”
- Pearl New Zealand“Staff person was very friendly and kind😁 They upgraded myself and my nephew to the studio room👍 Everything was clean tidy fresh and comfortable. Loved our overnight stay👏”
- Townley New Zealand“Staff & room were great. Definitely recommend.”
- Colleen New Zealand“Great kitchen area which provided everything we needed. Clean and a Good bath :-)”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Hobson's Choice Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
