See all properties

The Northern Wairoa Hotel

Property class: 2.5
This charming Dargaville hotel balances comfort and practicality, offering a welcoming atmosphere for social gatherings and business needs.

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Northern Wairoa Hotel

Restaurant - The Northern Wairoa Hotel (Dargaville)
Restaurant - The Northern Wairoa Hotel (Dargaville)
Reception - The Northern Wairoa Hotel (Dargaville)
Front of property - The Northern Wairoa Hotel (Dargaville)
Family Room | WiFi (free) - The Northern Wairoa Hotel (Dargaville)
The Northern Wairoa Hotel sits in central Dargaville, where travelers find a genuine welcome in its cozy bar and restaurant. Guests appreciate the convenience of in-room WiFi connections, an on-site ATM for quick cash access, and relaxed dining options after a day of exploring.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | WiFi (free)

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room | WiFi (free)

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room | WiFi (free)

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | WiFi (free)

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dargaville is home to The Northern Wairoa Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and Kaipara Harbour, while The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio and Dargaville Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Dargaville travel guide
Map
70 Victoria St, Dargaville, Northland, 0310

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and rolling hills covered in greenery.
    Kai Iwi Lakes
    37 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio
    1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Dargaville Museum
    4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Zizania Hand Made Papers
    25 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whangarei (WRE)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Merkabah Cafe Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • The Bakehouse Cafe
    1 min walk
  • D Town Indian Fusion Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Pad Thai Takeaway
    2 min walk
  • Dinny's Bakery U0026 Takeaway Bar
    2 min walk

Similar properties

Outdoor pool
Motel Hobson's Choice
Dargaville
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 297 reviews
Motel Hobson's Choice
Compare similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Property Registration Number 94-29047857179

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Northern Wairoa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Northern Wairoa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Northern Wairoa Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Northern Wairoa Hotel located?

Situated in Dargaville, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio. Dargaville Museum is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

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

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

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The Northern Wairoa Hotel Reviews

6.0

5.8

Cleanliness

5.0

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Very hospitable hosts and a great place to stay. Rooms still need a bit more work but they are getting there. The food in the restaurant was excellent. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old hotel that has been adequately updated (shower was spotless) and comfortable bed. Sufficient overnight, but nothing fancy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Love staying at these types of Hotels. A step back in time. Although sharing facilities, never ever a problem, sometimes the only couple there!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Staff & service
Typical 1800's Country Town Pub. Showing wear and tear, but it was a quaint experience. The dining room is the best part of the hotel. Friendly local people. We had a quiet night and slept well in our room. The water is nice and hot, plus ability to boil a jug in the kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

It is OK. I thought I was getting a higher-spec room than I evidently ordered. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarojini

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old and out dated not a problem but a coat of paint in the rooms would have made a huge difference and airing the rooms out would have been nice. The smell in the rooms were horrible. Bed was comfortable though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Geoffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old and needs quite a lot of maintenance. There is no room service. In the five days we stayed the rooms were not cleaned and if we were lucky we got a clean towel, a small container of shampoo and a small cake of soap. The hotel is under new management and I believe that they will do their best to make improvements. The food in the restaurant was above average
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ill be honest we stayed in the family room. Staff was nice, own off street parking was great, beds were nice, air-conditioning was bloody awesome because you definitely needed it wifi was good.but thats where it ended. Kitchen had no milk for a while. As soon as you hopped on the bed it was very dusty and needed to be aired out. A used plaster stuck on shower wall ew. Windowsill was rotten and if you wanted to open the windows you had to jam something under it or smell yours and family's poop if you had one. The kitchen was run down paint peeling yuck smells with rotten food in fridge no milk two forks. Tv was meh chanel 1,2,3. 1 place to charge a phone or to use for anything. I would say if you are young and wanting to like go there because of maybe being to drunk to drive home then yes book there since the bar and restaurant is below but for a family its a no for me. Sorry about the comment but for $146 its a bit pricey
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Katarzyna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During my 2 month travel across NZ this was the worst place. Dirty, loud, staff not really helpful. Just avoid it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great food !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

The linen and towels were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff were super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Clem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old hotel with lots of grandeur and right in town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is a part of Dargaville historic place. But the condition inside the room needs refurbishments.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sonia

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean but dated and noisy from bar patrons.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Staff & service
Very unique loved it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was great to stay in a heritage 2 listed building but it comes with the down side of not being well maintained. If you like cheap and cheerful this was a good option.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Winfred

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old dump, overpriced for what you get!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Alexx

Liked: Staff & service
Property was ok other people staying at the hotel were loud and inconsiderate. Music at terrible hours
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Weili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexx

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is ok but not ideal rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annelie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s pretty old fashion and there is not much to do in the city after 8pm …
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noise, poor bathroom facilities, very, very tired. Not even a fan in extremely hot weather. Kitchen pretty horrid. But generally, clean, and very pleasant staff. Friday and Saturday nights especially noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
certain doors didn't have a knob. Communal kitchen was very limited. Bathroom leaky.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022