The Dawson Motel

Motel★★★★★5-star★ 4.8 (199 reviews)Quiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)

Location Great location — 5 attractions within walking distance

About

The Dawson Motel is a motel to stay in Lynmouth. It sits close to Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre and Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum, about 13.9 km from Waitara Road. It holds an official 5-star rating and scores 4.8/5 across 199 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The rooms are modern, spacious, and have excellent sound treatment..

What guests mention

The rooms are modern, spacious, and have excellent sound treatment.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

BreakfastEV charging

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Len Lye Centre0.3 km
Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum0.4 km
Hydroslides0.5 km
might could0.6 km
Pukekura Railway1.0 km
Gover St Gallery1.0 km

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Within a short walk

🍽️ 46 places to eat🛒 1 supermarket💊 4 pharmacies & clinics🚌 1 public-transport stop

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: New Plymouth Airport (NPL) — 11.2 km → all hotels near NPL
Nearest station: Waitara Road — 13.9 km
Nearest beach: Autere / East End Beach — 2.3 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 14.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: NZD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Dawson Motel?

From The Dawson Motel, the nearest station, Waitara Road, is about 13.9 km away; New Plymouth Airport (NPL) is around 11.2 km away (straight-line distances).