Mt Dobson Motel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Conveniently located just off SH8 and right next door to the Silverstream Hotel in Kimbell, Mt Dobson Motel offers comfortable studio units and family suites that offer everything you need for an overnight stay or weekend get-away. Each of our units is located on the ground floor, has garden views with lots of natural light, and offers a kitchenette, private bathroom, smart TV and WiFi. Off-street parking is provided right in front of your unit and the laundry features a paid washing machine and dryer. Mt Dobson Motel is only a 25-minute drive from Lake Tekapo and Mt Dobson Ski Area. It is located in the small township of Kimbell which marks the halfway point between Christchurch and Wanaka / Queenstown.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Hazel
Australia Australia
“Comfy beds , spotless clean , next door to pub, quiet, friendly staff”
Lauren
Australia Australia
“Loved that it was just a short walk across the carpark to get to the pub.”
Donald
United States United States
“This was a way stop out of Christchurch. The town we intended to stay in, Lake Tekapo was way over priced. This motel was slight short of the lake town and about 1/3 the price. We met the owner/manager. They recently acquired the property and are...”
Khanna
United States United States
“I absolutely loved this motel, even though it looks like a hostel. It was actually a wonderful room and it had every eminent you could ever imagine the outdoor garden made it feel like a small cottage and it’s surpassed my expectations quite a...”
Sarin
Australia Australia
“Such a lovely,homely and cosy place. It is old style but has everything a traveller could ever need. Comfortable and safe. Close to lake Tekapo and free star gaze point”
James
United States United States
“We booked the Mt Dobson Motel for one night as an unexpected stop in our travels. We got in late and left early, but our room was amazing. It had plenty of room for us as a couple and had everything we needed. It’s a bit dated, but very...”
Nik
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great homely accomodation. Comfortable bed and well equiped kitchen.”
Rose
Canada Canada
“Very Clean, good amenities , parking right outside our door , pub for dinner right next door. Lovely lady at check in. Green space outside to sit on table with coffee in morning before our drive.”
Pyle
United States United States
“Convenient stop on our way to Mt Cook Easy checkin and checkout”
Arthur
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good facilities and comfortable bed in a quiet room.”

Area info

Amenities of Mt Dobson Motel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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