The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio - 15 min walk
Dargaville Museum - 5 min drive
Tane Mahuta - 11 min drive
Kai Iwi Lakes - 35 min drive
Getting around
Whangarei (WRE) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
Blah Blah Blah Cafe & Bar - 2 min walk
Subway - 6 min walk
Bakehouse Cafe - 1 min walk
Northern Wairoa Hotel - 1 min walk
Fast Foods - 17 min walk
About this property
The Northern Wairoa Hotel
The Northern Wairoa Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Dargaville. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
29 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
ATM/banking
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LCD TV
Premium digital channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 94-29047857179
Also known as
The Northern Wairoa
The Northern Wairoa Hotel Hotel
The Northern Wairoa Hotel Dargaville
The Northern Wairoa Hotel Hotel Dargaville
Frequently asked questions
Does The Northern Wairoa Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Northern Wairoa Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Northern Wairoa Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Northern Wairoa Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Northern Wairoa Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Northern Wairoa Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Northern Wairoa Hotel like?
The Northern Wairoa Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Taha Awa Riverside Gardens and 15 minutes' walk from The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio.
The Northern Wairoa Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
12 Aug 2024
It is OK. I thought I was getting a higher-spec room than I evidently ordered. Staff were helpful.
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jun 2024
bonnie
bonnie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 May 2024
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.
Beverley
Beverley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2024
Very unique loved it
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
10 Apr 2024
Damien
Damien, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
7 Apr 2024
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.
Sarojini
Sarojini, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
2 Mar 2024
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
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 4-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
28 Feb 2024
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
25 Feb 2024
Beautiful place, very outdated needs to be updated. Always when checking the room i noticed it hadn't been properly cleaned. Rubbish still in the bin and room not vacuumed the bedding seemed as if it wasn't changed from previous guest use. Bathrooms and toilets coulf do with a deep clean as the state of them where in poor condition.
Khalman
Khalman, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Feb 2024
Love staying at these types of Hotels. A step back in time. Although sharing facilities, never ever a problem, sometimes the only couple there!
Linda
Linda, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
20 Feb 2024
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
6 Feb 2024
The hotel itself is a part of Dargaville historic place. But the condition inside the room needs refurbishments.
Lean
Lean, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
13 Jan 2024
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
Marara
Marara, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Jan 2024
Good value for money
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
6 Jan 2024
The hotel has a creepy atmosphere, very old and definitely not well maintained. Pretty low hygiene standards. There were old blueberries rotting in the sink of my room, dirty and wet towels in the cabinet under the sink, lots of dust in the corner of the room and around the bed, the toilets were disgusting with a terrible smell and the curtains in the shower seemed not to have ever been washed. The hallway is dark with squeaky floors. I would not stay again.
Deise
Deise, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
29 Dec 2023
George
George, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
2 Nov 2023
Old hotel that has been adequately updated (shower was spotless) and comfortable bed. Sufficient overnight, but nothing fancy.
William
William, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Oct 2023
The linen and towels were fantastic.
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2023
It is ok but not ideal rooms.
Alexx
Alexx, 2-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
8 Oct 2023
Jeroen
Jeroen, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
19 Jul 2023
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.
Shona
Shona, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
14 Apr 2023
Great food !
Jean
Jean, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
25 Mar 2023
Property is very outdated. Shared showers are covered in mould drains are blocked. Bed linen was dirty and stained. Absolutely horrendous
Alexx
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2/10 Poor
11 Mar 2023
Old dump, overpriced for what you get!
Winfred
Winfred, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
5 Mar 2023
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