Our pick
Hobson's Choice Motel
Dargaville, NZ
★ 4-star8.3/101,188 reviews
1.2 km (0.74 mi) from original
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The Runaway vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Food & Breakfast
8.9Positive mentions of delicious cakes and options made available.
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Hotels (2 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Hobson's Choice Motel
Dargaville, NZ
★ 4-star8.3/101,188 reviews
1.2 km (0.74 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
The Runaway9.2
Hobson's Choice Motel7.8
Cleanliness
The Runaway9.6
Hobson's Choice Motel7.9
Location
The Runaway9.8
Hobson's Choice Motel7.9
Service
The Runaway10.0
Hobson's Choice Motel8.8
Food & Breakfast
Hobson's Choice Motel8.9
The Runaway8.1
Amenities & Facilities
The Runaway9.1
Hobson's Choice Motel8.4
Value
The Runaway9.5
Hobson's Choice Motel8.3
The Runaway amenity advantages
Physical distancing in dining areas
Hobson's Choice Motel amenity advantages
Swimming poolLaundryLuggage storageFamily roomsBreakfast in the room
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Runaway
9.4/10Hobson's Choice Motel
8.3/10Rooms
The Runaway
9.2Spacious and clean rooms but some found the bed too hard.
Hobson's Choice Motel
7.8Mostly comfortable rooms, though some issues with noise and artificial odors were raised.
Cleanliness
The Runaway
9.6Clean, comfortable rooms, and well-equipped spaces.
Hobson's Choice Motel
7.9The rooms were relatively clean, but some complaints about artificial smells were noted.
Location
The Runaway
9.8Right in the middle of town, with easy access to attractions.
Hobson's Choice Motel
7.9Good location in central areas; however, some reports of noise from traffic.
Service
The Runaway
10.0Wonderful friendly service from the host and accommodating staff.
Hobson's Choice Motel
8.8Staff were frequently described as friendly and accommodating.
Sleep & Noise
The Runaway
—Hobson's Choice Motel
—Food & Breakfast
The Runaway
8.1The coffee was terrible, but food options are not fully reviewed.
Hobson's Choice Motel
8.9Positive mentions of delicious cakes and options made available.
Amenities & Facilities
The Runaway
9.1Well equipped and modern with good shower pressure.
Hobson's Choice Motel
8.4Basic amenities were available, with a few reviews indicating room for improvement.
Value
The Runaway
9.5Top notch comfort for a reasonable price.
Hobson's Choice Motel
8.3Decent value for money given the overall experience mentioned by guests.
Landmarks
The Runaway
Dargaville war memorial clockHobson's Choice Motel
Coronation Reserve