Hobson's Choice Motel
About this property
Just 1312 feet 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 Center. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Allison
United States“The room was very spacious, clean and well laid out. Although we didn't need the kitchen facilities, it had a nice area to prepare, store and refridgerate food along with a sizable sink to wash dishes. Highly recommend going to the Kauri Museum...” - Greig
New Zealand“Although we didn’t use it the pool complex looked lovely …. Very pleased to have sky tv …the motel manager very friendly and helpful …” - Alison
United Kingdom“Lovely, clean and quiet motel. A good stop for one night and a 10-15 minute stroll into town.” - Gm
Australia“We were late but the Staff were accommodating. The room was well equipped, neat, spotless and quiet” 
Kathleen United States“Large, spacious, comfortable room. Friendly staff. Short walk to town. Very quite!”- Joseph
Singapore“Location was great, motel was big and clean! The staff were nice and helpful!” - Antoni New Zealand“I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional experience I had during my recent stay at Hobsons Choice Motel in Dargaville. From the moment we checked into their establishment, we were greeted with warmth from...”
- Wendy New Zealand“Everything.From how we were greeted, personally shown to our unit, the spaciousness, the attention to detail, linen etc. Highly recommend. Excellent location. Safe parking. Best stay on our travels”
- David New Zealand“Nice place, family friendly, when we booked, we understood that you could have breakfast there, but no information about it within the room. Had to go elsewhere”
- Deanna New Zealand“Excellent tea, coffee, etc, well supplied. Very clean, nice linen. Owners very accommodating”
Area info
Amenities of Hobson's Choice Motel
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
View
- View
Outdoors
- Patio
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Tour desk
- Laundry
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
Languages Spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't 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.
