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
282 reviews

Very clean. Comfortable beds. Good size table and chairs. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely staff.

Matthew New Zealand

Not so expensive Motel. Was really good Motel. Checkout time was 11:00am which is really good. Great Motel.

Sahil New Zealand

it got what u need, suitable for family with young kids.

Vivian New Zealand

Loved the kitchen, the space for our family, a little privacy with two bedrooms, a laundry facility if we needed it, and the hostess was wonderful!

Sarah United States of America

Great accomodation near Lake Tekapo. The staff is really friendly and rooms are very good and clean. There is also a small garden with benches outside where you can have your meal. Definitely a recommended stop.

Alessandro Netherlands

Mt Dobson Motel is in an excellent location with friendly staff and clean comfortable rooms, which are closer to a self contained flat with a small kitchenette.

Morgan Australia

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
8.4
Very Good
282 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very clean. Comfortable beds. Good size table and chairs. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely staff.”
    Matthew Matthew New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Not so expensive Motel. Was really good Motel. Checkout time was 11:00am which is really good. Great Motel.”
    Sahil Sahil New Zealand New Zealand
  • “it got what u need, suitable for family with young kids.”
    Vivian Vivian New Zealand New Zealand
  • “Loved the kitchen, the space for our family, a little privacy with two bedrooms, a laundry facility if we needed it, and the hostess was wonderful!”
    Sarah Sarah United States of America United States of America
  • “Great accomodation near Lake Tekapo. The staff is really friendly and rooms are very good and clean. There is also a small garden with benches outside where you can have your meal.”
    Alessandro Alessandro Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Mt Dobson Motel is in an excellent location with friendly staff and clean comfortable rooms, which are closer to a self contained flat with a small kitchenette.”
    Morgan Morgan Australia Australia
  • “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

Categories:

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

Conveniently located next to a historical pub and restaurant, Mt Dobson Motel offers self-catering accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

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Sleeps Accommodation Type Price
Max adults: 3. Max children: 2
Family Studio
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 5. Max children: 2
Family Two-Bedroom Suite
  • 1 twin bed and
  • 2 queen beds
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Max adults: 2
Queen Studio
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2
Queen Suite
  • 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 4. Max children: 2
Family Suite
  • 2 twin beds and
  • 1 full bed
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Guest reviews

8.4
Very Good · 282 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.2
  • Facilities 8.5
  • Cleanliness 8.8
  • Comfort 8.8
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 8.4
  • Free WiFi 7.8
High score for Kimbell

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Matthew New Zealand

    “Very clean. Comfortable beds. Good size table and chairs. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely staff.”

  • Sahil New Zealand

    “Not so expensive Motel. Was really good Motel. Checkout time was 11:00am which is really good. Great Motel.”

  • Vivian New Zealand

    “it got what u need, suitable for family with young kids.”

  • Sarah United States of America

    “Loved the kitchen, the space for our family, a little privacy with two bedrooms, a laundry facility if we needed it, and the hostess was wonderful!”

  • Alessandro Netherlands

    “Great accomodation near Lake Tekapo. The staff is really friendly and rooms are very good and clean. There is also a small garden with benches outside where you can have your meal. Definitely a recommended stop.”

  • Morgan Australia

    “Mt Dobson Motel is in an excellent location with friendly staff and clean comfortable rooms, which are closer to a self contained flat with a small kitchenette.”

  • Trevor New Zealand

    “Great facility, very welcoming and helpful hosts.c”

  • Arthur New Zealand

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

  • Marcia New Zealand

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

  • Adele New Zealand

    “Fresh towels and Chocolates each day..comfortable bed”

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 December 14, 2021
  • 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 September 7, 2020
  • Is there a playground?
    No there is no playground.
    Asked about: Family Studio • Answered on July 24, 2020

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Mt. Dobson
    8.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Silverstream Hotel
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Silverstream Hotel
    0 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Lake Opuha
    6.2 miles
  • Mountain Mt Dobson
    9.3 miles
  • Lake Lake Tekapo
    21.7 miles
  • River Opihi River
    0.3 miles
Ski lifts
  • Mt Dobson skifield
    9.3 miles
How to get to Mt Dobson Motel from Christchurch International Airport
    Public transportation
    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of Mt Dobson Motel
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Skiing Off-site
  • Fishing
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry Additional charge
Entertainment & 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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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Mt Dobson Motel

  • Mt Dobson Motel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Mt Dobson Motel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Free parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Mt Dobson Motel by:

    • Car 2h 30min

  • The prices at Mt Dobson Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Mt Dobson Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Mt Dobson Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Mt Dobson Motel include:

    • Family
    • Studio
    • Suite

  • Mt Dobson Motel is 2,800 feet from the center of Kimbell.