Northern Wairoa Hotel

Hotels
6.2 (20 reviews)
70 Victoria Street Dargaville , Dargaville , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
Shared kitchen
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Good location
Friendly locals
Kareoke singalong in the pub
Cons:
Dirty bathrooms
Stained sheets
Old and unrenovated rooms
Lack of service
High price for the quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Mixed feedback on cleanliness, with some guests mentioning dirty bathrooms and stained sheets.
Service
6.7
Service received mixed reviews, with some guests mentioning a lack of service and unfriendly staff.
Location
8.8
Location was highly praised by many guests for being well-located.
Room Quality
5.6
Rooms were criticized for being old and in need of renovation, with issues like doors not locking and malfunctioning lamps.
Amenities
5.9
Limited amenities mentioned, with cleanliness and maintenance issues in shared facilities.
Value for Money
4.5
Several guests felt that the hotel did not offer value for the price, with complaints about room conditions and additional charges.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Mixed reviews on food and beverage offerings, with some guests mentioning a lack of breakfast and dirty kitchen facilities.
Overall Experience
5.4
Overall experience rated low due to cleanliness issues, poor service, and lack of value for money.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-27 10:33

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Accommodation
Experience the epitome of luxury at Northern Wairoa Hotel in Dargaville. Indulge in our 4-star accommodation featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant, and a bar, perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring.

Complimentary Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel, ensuring you stay connected during your stay. With free private parking available, you can explore the surrounding area with ease, knowing your vehicle is secure.

Convenient Location
Situated just 66 km from Whangarei Airport, our hotel offers easy access for travelers. Whether you're here for business or leisure, Northern Wairoa Hotel provides a central location for your convenience.

Book your stay at Northern Wairoa Hotel today and elevate your travel experience with us.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.2
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 6.7
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 5.6
Amenities: 5.9
Value for Money: 4.5
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 5.4
G
Geoffrey
8
Pros:

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.

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
M
Malcolm
6
Pros:

It is OK. I thought I was getting a higher-spec room than I evidently ordered. Staff were helpful.

2024-08-12 via Nuitee
B
Beverley
8
Pros:

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.

2024-05-08 via Nuitee
E
Eileen
10
Pros:

Very unique loved it

2024-05-07 via Nuitee
S
Sarojini
6
Pros:

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.

2024-04-07 via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey friends
4
Pros:

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

2024-03-02 via Nuitee
K
Khalman
6
Pros:

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.

2024-02-25 via Nuitee
L
Linda partner
8
Pros:

Love staying at these types of Hotels. A step back in time. Although sharing facilities, never ever a problem, sometimes the only couple there!

2024-02-21 via Nuitee
L
Lean family_with_children
4
Pros:

The hotel itself is a part of Dargaville historic place. But the condition inside the room needs refurbishments.

2024-02-06 via Nuitee
M
Marara family
6
Pros:

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



2024-01-13 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan family
8
Pros:

Good value for money

2024-01-12 via Nuitee
D
Deise friends
4
Pros:

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.

2024-01-06 via Nuitee
W
William partner
6
Pros:

Old hotel that has been adequately updated (shower was spotless) and comfortable bed. Sufficient overnight, but nothing fancy.

2023-11-02 via Nuitee
N
Natalie
8
Pros:

The linen and towels were fantastic.

2023-10-22 via Nuitee
A
Alexx
8
Pros:

It is ok but not ideal rooms.

2023-10-12 via Nuitee
S
Shona family
6
Pros:

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.

2023-07-19 via Nuitee
J
Jean partner
6
Pros:

Great food !

2023-04-14 via Nuitee
A
Alexx
4
Pros:

Property is very outdated. Shared showers are covered in mould drains are blocked. Bed linen was dirty and stained. Absolutely horrendous

2023-03-25 via Nuitee
W
Winfred partner
2
Pros:

Old dump, overpriced for what you get!

2023-03-11 via Nuitee
M
Mary
6
Pros:

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

2023-03-05 via Nuitee