Motel
 Mt Dobson Motel

768 Fairlie-Tekapo Road, State Highway 8, 7987 Kimbell, New Zealand – Great location - show map

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8.4
Very good
285 reviews

The location is amazing, so close to MT Dobson, Fairley and Roundhill

Douglas New Zealand

Friendly staff, comfy room, great location, all at an affordable price.

Rob New Zealand

Great facility, very welcoming and helpful hosts.c

Trevor New Zealand

I liked the cleanliness, arrived early and had no problems checking in and very quiet and rel5

Arthur New Zealand

Stayed there before and it was just the same. Great value for money. Restaurant next door

Marcia New Zealand

Fresh towels and Chocolates each day..comfortable bed

Adele New Zealand

perfect simple motel with all the basic amenities needed

Pratistha New Zealand

We enjoyed our stay here. The unit was spacious and had everything we needed. Plenty of parking for the caravan we were towing. Next door was a a bar and restaurant, will remember this for next time. Appreciated the freshly picked rose in a vase . A nice touch by the host.

Linda New Zealand

Everything. The room was awesome. Staff was very friendly. Nice and tidy accommodation.

Ritz New Zealand

Fresh rose in vase a nice touch. Appreciated the cooker.

Anne New Zealand
8.4
Very good
285 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location is amazing, so close to MT Dobson, Fairley and Roundhill”
    Douglas Douglas New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Friendly staff, comfy room, great location, all at an affordable price.”
    Rob Rob New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Great facility, very welcoming and helpful hosts.c”
    Trevor Trevor New Zealand New Zealand
  • “I liked the cleanliness, arrived early and had no problems checking in and very quiet and rel5”
    Arthur Arthur New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Stayed there before and it was just the same. Great value for money. Restaurant next door”
    Marcia Marcia New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Fresh towels and Chocolates each day..comfortable bed”
    Adele Adele New Zealand New Zealand
  • “perfect simple motel with all the basic amenities needed”
    Pratistha Pratistha New Zealand New Zealand
  • “We enjoyed our stay here. The unit was spacious and had everything we needed. Plenty of parking for the caravan we were towing. Next door was a a bar and restaurant, will remember this for next...”
    Linda Linda New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Everything. The room was awesome. Staff was very friendly. Nice and tidy accommodation.”
    Ritz Ritz New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Fresh rose in vase a nice touch. Appreciated the cooker.”
    Anne Anne New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff 9.2
  • Facilities 8.4
  • Cleanliness 8.8
  • Comfort 8.7
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 8.5
  • Free WiFi 7.8
High score for Kimbell

Conveniently located next to a historical pub and restaurant, Mt Dobson Motel offers self-catering accommodation with unlimited free WiFi. The motel is set in a garden with outdoor seating and BBQ facilities.

Each modern studio and suite comes with a private patio. It also includes a fully-equipped kitchenette, a dining table, and a lounge area with satellite TV and a DVD player. A washing machine is also available.

Guests can relax in the garden or take a short stroll down to the Opihi River. The motel also offers luggage, bicycle and ski storage on site.

Mt Dobson Motel is only a 20-minute drive from both Lake Tekapo and the Mt Dobson ski slopes. Timaru Airport is a 40-minute drive and Christchurch International Airport is a 2.5-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Mt Dobson Motel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 19 Mar 2014.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.4
Very good · 285 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.2
  • Facilities 8.4
  • Cleanliness 8.8
  • Comfort 8.7
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 8.5
  • Free WiFi 7.8
High score for Kimbell

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Douglas
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “The location is amazing, so close to MT Dobson, Fairley and Roundhill”
  • Rob
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Friendly staff, comfy room, great location, all at an affordable price.”
  • Trevor
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Great facility, very welcoming and helpful hosts.c”
  • Arthur
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “I liked the cleanliness, arrived early and had no problems checking in and very quiet and rel5”
  • Marcia
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Stayed there before and it was just the same. Great value for money. Restaurant next door”
  • Adele
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Fresh towels and Chocolates each day..comfortable bed”
  • Pratistha
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “perfect simple motel with all the basic amenities needed”
  • L
    Linda
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “We enjoyed our stay here. The unit was spacious and had everything we needed. Plenty of parking for the caravan we were towing. Next door was a a bar and restaurant, will remember this for next time. Appreciated the freshly picked rose in a...”
  • Ritz
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Everything. The room was awesome. Staff was very friendly. Nice and tidy accommodation.”
  • A
    Anne
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “Fresh rose in vase a nice touch. Appreciated the cooker.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are there any portable cots available? Thanks
    There is one porta cot available
    Asked about: Family Two-Bedroom Suite • Answered on 14 December 2021
  • Wanting to stay a night mid November. Wll the restaurant next door be open for dinner then?
    In November it will be closed on Mondays but open every other day.
    Answered on 11 July 2022
  • I am booking for 1 couple and 1 adult, does this room have 2 beds? thanks
    Yes, this unit has two beds, one is queen size and one is single. Both beds are in the same room.
    Asked about: Family Studio • Answered on 7 September 2020
  • Is there a playground?
    No there is no playground.
    Asked about: Family Studio • Answered on 24 July 2020

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Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Mt. Dobson
    8.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Silverstream Hotel
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar Silverstream Hotel
    0 miles
Natural beauty
  • River Opihi River
    0.3 miles
  • Lake Lake Opuha
    6.2 miles
  • Mountain Mt Dobson
    9.3 miles
  • Lake Lake Tekapo
    21.7 miles
Ski lifts
  • Mt Dobson skifield
    9.3 miles
How to get to Mt Dobson Motel from Christchurch International Airport
    Public transport
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of Mt Dobson Motel
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Skiing Off-site
  • Fishing
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Mt Dobson Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 21:00

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Mt Dobson Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please inform Mt Dobson Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.