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Motel Hobson's Choice

3.5 star property
Relax at this motel's refreshing outdoor pool, with nearby electric car charging and a friendly, praised staff.

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Motel Hobson's Choice offers a peaceful garden setting and an inviting outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the free in-room WiFi, multilingual staff assistance, and express check-in that streamlines arrival. Previous visitors consistently highlight the helpful, attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is RM302
RM347 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living room

Two Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Dargaville is home to Motel Hobson's Choice. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and Kai Iwi Lakes, while The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Dargaville Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Dargaville travel guide
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Map
212 Victoria Street, Dargaville, Northland, 0310

What's nearby

  • Kai Iwi Lakes featuring a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes
    Kai Iwi Lakes
    28 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Whangarei which includes sailing, a marina and a bay or harbor
    Town Basin Marina
    52 min drive - 69.7 km
  • Whangarei Quarry Gardens showing a garden and a waterfall
    Whangarei Quarry Gardens
    54 min drive - 71.2 km
  • Whangarei Falls showing a river or creek, forests and a waterfall
    Whangarei Falls
    58 min drive - 75.2 km
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • D Town Indian Fusion Restaurant
    14 min walk
  • Fast Foods Dargaville
    3 min drive
  • Blah, Blah, Blah Café
    13 min walk
  • Northern Wairoa Hotel Dargaville
    15 min walk
  • Shiraz Indian and European Family Restaurant
    15 min walk

About this property

Motel Hobson's Choice

Property highlights
Motel Hobson's Choice provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping centre shuttle and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-in, a front desk safe and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Motel Hobson's Choice include thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 19.50 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 19.50 for adults and from NZD 19.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Hobson's Choice Motel Dargaville North Island New Zealand
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Frequently asked questions

Does Motel Hobson's Choice have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel Hobson's Choice?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel Hobson's Choice on 7 Mar 2026 start from RM302, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Motel Hobson's Choice pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Motel Hobson's Choice?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel Hobson's Choice located?

Situated in Dargaville, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and within 3 miles (5 km) of The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Dargaville Museum. Zizania Hand Made Papers is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Motel Hobson's Choice Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 282 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashyineet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant accomodation, staff was excellent, very accomodating, no problems at all thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking clean and quite. Good bed awesome shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was air conditioned and the pool was sparkling!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Wasnt 100%, apart from wardrobe which needed vacumn, very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very clean and tidy, quiet and relaxing, excellent customer service, very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ewen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was Clean had everything we needed, cozy large bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can't fault the staff or room which had all Sky TV channels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, second time staying here. Staff are very helpful and property nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, comfortable bex
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very roomy. Easy walk to the town and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic clean accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and helpful staff and shown to room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Williams

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pirepire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and warm. Booked last minute and a room was available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful management. Quiet , spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful with our late arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eileen and staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable. Parking was a bit different.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025