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Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge

3.0 star property
Mountain lodge with restaurant, near Manganui Ski Area

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Experience tranquility at Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge, nestled near Manganui Ski Area and Mount Taranaki. Begin your day with continental breakfast, then unwind by the lobby fireplace or explore the surrounding gardens.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bath or shower
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

  • Valley view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Anniversary Room

Anniversary Room

  • Mountain view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Valley view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Valley view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Vista Room

Vista Room

  • Valley view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Valley view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Mountain View Room

Mountain View Room

  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panorama Room

Panorama Room

  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Writers Retreat Room

Writers Retreat Room

  • Valley view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Comfy Hideaway

Comfy Hideaway

  • Valley view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room to Relax

Room to Relax

  • Valley view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
1890 Manaia Road, Egmont National Park, Taranaki, 4642

What's nearby

  • Hollard Gardens - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Taranaki Pioneer Village - 26 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Pukekura Park - 55 min drive - 78.1 km
  • Bowl of Brooklands - 55 min drive - 77.0 km
  • Fitzroy Beach - 57 min drive - 78.8 km

Getting around

  • New Plymouth (NPL) - 70 min drive
  • Stratford Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mountain Cafe - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge

  • Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Hollard Gardens. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Communal living room
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

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

Also known as

Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge Taranaki
Dawson Falls Mountain Taranaki
Dawson Falls Mountain
Dawson Falls Mountain
Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge Lodge
Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge Egmont National Park
Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge Lodge Egmont National Park

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge and nearby?

Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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Reviews

Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location

A bit dated but very comfortable. Beautiful location.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Picturesque location, friendly staff

Beautiful location on the mountain, walk out the door and onto the trails. Quaint, rustic, comfortable, an open fire each night and delicious home cooking made for a relaxing stay. Dean and the staff really looked after us. A great two nights away.
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So close to the mountain - it was majestic. Food was great and a very nice wine list. Coffee at breakfast was delicious.
1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great view. Excellent staff. Okay if you want to get away from everything ie media reports and hot bedrooms
2-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

A quaint hotel in beautiful surroundings.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay

Wonderful visit as will stay again as would like to explore the various tracks and glimpses of Mt Egmont.
Lester, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a pretty place to stay. An antique property and is really maintained well. It is quiet, calm, and is within the park. The staff was really friendly and the food was delicious.
1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location; great staff. We'll definitely come again.
2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy place

We arrived at the lodge after 12:30 am but the staff kindly let us checked in. I appreciate his hospitality! Thank you!
michiyo, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great location to stay if you are planing to hiking in Mt Taranaki, great cafe and restaurant on site, but not shops near by, historical cottage with DC power supply
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

it was privileged to stay a couple of nights in the National Park and in the midst of high quality walks. The place has loads of history but you can see it is a bit tired after serving hikers and tourists for more than a century. We loved it and promised to come back in colder months.
2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Mountain Air Escape

Our 2 night stay was wonderfully restful even after walking Wilkins Pool and Dawson Falls trails. Staff we’re all very accommodating and friendly. We will send our friends.
Forgotten Highway
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Oasis on a hill

Beautiful spot, friendly and accommodating staff, delicious food, excellent hiking. Loved our stay!
Gillian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Fabulous dinner meal prepared by Connor. Best meal on our trip. Room seemed tired and needed some repairs. Room also needed some better cleaning. Spiderwebs and dead flies everywhere. Room light switch was worn out and worked intermittedly. Veryblittle noise barrier between rooms. Could hear neighbors conversatiins.
Joanne, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

There was no hot water to take a shower or wash your face. They have an electricity problem this year and can’t supply hot water on a regular basis. The bathroom was old and dark - especially since the lights didn’t always work. They have no business booking guests for $190 a night with this situation. I want my money back!
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Diamond in the rough

Don’t stay at Dawson Falls if your looking for a modern hotel with amenities. You stay here if you want to spend time in nature - Falls are a few minutes away and excellent hikes from 1-4 hours in duration around the mountain. The food and hosts were excellent.
Jay, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a hidden gem that deserves to be better known. Nestled in the bush on the slopes of Mt Taranaki is a peaceful retreat. The friendly staff go out of their way to make feel at home. The room was clean and comfortable with wonderful views. We enjoyed a very nice meal at night and a continental breakfast in the morning. A lovely relaxing stay.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Love this unique accommodation in a beautiful NZ Bush and mountain setting. New staff this stay, supper friendly and happy to help with all requests.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly host and unique position. Good food food and well priced. Thoroughly recommended.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend. Property is beautiful! & staff are lovely
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.

Great and relaxing stay in the stormy weather.
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it

We loved Dawsons Falls Lodge, the service and hospitality was second to none. Unfortunately it sounds like the lodge will be under new management soon so I cant speak from here on out. We absolutely loved the lodge and everything about it, but be prepared the Wi Fi is spotty and the lodge runs on DC power so you have to be careful not to fry your electronics. But for a lodge that's over 100 years old, on the side of a mountain, with a waterfall 5 minutes away there's no need for anything else but your sense of adventure. We didn't get to hike Golblens woods because of rain but there is a LOTR filming location there as well. We will defiantly stay there again, and so should you.
Michael, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Our room was over run with flies which they didn't offer any fix, the handrail in the bathroom was broken, the milk was expired and the rooms heating had no adjusting so you cooked or when cold.
1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and food was amazing but shower was disappointing but over wise experience was fantastic
1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Mountain lodge with lots of character

Kind staff, beautiful mountain lodge with lots.of character, good dinner. Recommended if you want to sleep just steps away from the walking trails! Only weakness is the bathrooms, that would benefit from renovation
Manuela, 1-night trip