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Sahara Deluxe Studios offers accommodation in Dunedin near Dunedin School of Dentistry and Olveston. The property is close to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Octagon and Dunedin Railway Station. Otago Business Park is 700 metres away and University of Otago is 500 metres from the motel.

Staff were extremely helpful and accommodation was well located about 15min walk from the Octagon or the stadium. Room was comfortable and warm with great selection of Sports options on the TV channels and wifi included.

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9.1
Wonderful
142 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Located just 250 metres from the heart of the University of Otago campus, 538 Great King is within easy walking distance of the City Centre, Otago Museum, the Botanical Gardens, Dunedin Hospital and a 5-minute drive from Forsyth-Barr Stadium.

This 4-star motel offers free WiFi, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, a guest laundry, TVs with more than 50 satellite channels and a cafe on site.

Comfortable room and tv channels

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9
Wonderful
362 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

Centrally located in Dunedin, Amross Motel is 400 m from Otago Museum. Guests enjoy free unlimited fiberspeed WiFi daily on multiple devices, more than 50 satellite channels and free Netflix.

Apartments with disabled facilities are available. The motel offers self-service laundry facilities and luggage storage is also provided. Guests enjoy unlimited access to high-speed fibre optic internet on multiple devices. All rooms offer a 50-inch smart LED TV with a wireless keyboard.

very close to where we want to go

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9.3
Wonderful
986 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

Beechwood Motel offers self-catering accommodation with free onsite parking, only 5 minutes’ drive from the centre of Dunedin. Each of the refurbished and tastefully decorated suites and studios includes satellite TV.

Perfect place to stay at Dunedin. Refreshing from long hours drive

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9.3
Wonderful
816 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Bluestone on George is a stylish property situated in the city centre of Dunedin, offering great views over the city to the surrounding hills and Otago Peninsula.

The sound-proofed studios at Bluestone are self-contained and feature electric blankets, LED Smart TVs and free WiFI. The bathrooms have under-floor heating and luxurious amenities. Rooms with spa-baths are available.

very comfortable and spotlessly clean . It had a washer dryer which when travelling is extremely useful. all was perfect .

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9.6
Exceptional
655 reviews
Price from
$140
per night

Aurora on George, formerly Cargill's Hotel, has been completely refurbished and offers a stylish 4 star rated motel, situated around a beautiful centre piece garden. Free on-site parking is available.

Each suite features a creative style with designer furniture and pops of colour. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. An elevator provides easy access to the first floor, and there are also ground floor rooms to cater for all mobility requirements.

Great location, close to the University. Off street parking and plenty of dining options close by.

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9.1
Wonderful
648 reviews
Price from
$123
per night

Situated in the heart of Dunedin city centre, 315 Euro Motel and Serviced Apartments offers free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking. All accommodation features a flat-screen TV with more than 50 satellite channels.

George ( hotel staff)is extremely helpful and I think he should get an award or raise from the company. He is a great guy

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8.8
Excellent
1,548 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Offering self-contained suites with free WiFi and a private balcony, George Street Motel Apartments are just 5 minutes’ walk from Dunedin shops, cafes and restaurants. All suites offer a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Great stay close to the city of Dunedin. The appartment has plenty of space, is good to access and also free parking space is provided. The check-in was with a nice chat and I received valuable information for the area. You can walk to the shops and malls, also the way to the supermarkets is close. I used also the laundry and it was good The Dunedin pinguin colony was also something I will associate with this stay and this was a fantastic experience

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8.5
Very Good
1,004 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

Just 2 km from the Taieri Gorge Historic Railway, Cable Court Motel offers self-contained accommodation with a private balcony. Guests have access to laundry facilities and free parking.

Cable Court Motel is located less than 5 minutes walk from the University of Otago, and 10 minutes drive from central Dunedin. Larnach Castle is a 30-minute drive away.

Very clean, location was great, staff was amazing!

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8.6
Excellent
1,537 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Dunedin Motel and Villas is situated within walking distance from central Dunedin. The property is centrally located to the main shopping precinct, university, hospital and Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Completely renovated and refurbished, the property offers self-contained accommodation with free car parking. All rooms include Smart TV, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with shower.

It is well located, clean, quiet and comfortable and warm. The configuration of the two, interconnecting units was ideal for the party The helpfulness and friendliness of the staff was exceptional

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8.8
Excellent
1,327 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

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  • 315 Euro Motel and Serviced Apartments
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,548 reviews

    Located in the heart of Dunedin city center, 315 Euro Motel and Serviced Apartments offers free Wi-Fi and free onsite parking.

    Good value for money, and a good location in the CBD.

  • Cable Court Motel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,537 reviews

    Just 1.2 mi from the Taieri Gorge Historic Railway, Cable Court Motel offers self-contained accommodations with a private balcony. Guests have access to laundry facilities and free parking.

    Great location, amenities, clean and tidy, hosts were amazing

  • Alcala Motor Lodge
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,208 reviews

    Alcala Motor Lodge offers affordable accommodations just minutes from Dunedin Botanic Gardens and Otago Museum and shopping centers and specialty stores.

    Great location, friendly staff, clean & comfy.

  • Sahara Motels
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 248 reviews

    Sahara Guest house & Motel offers a range of accommodations in Dunedin, from rooms with shared bathroom facilities to deluxe self-contained studios.

    Helpful and friendly staff. Very comfortable beds.

  • Beach Lodge Motels
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 494 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from St Kilda Beach, this motel offers fully self-contained units with kitchen facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi access.

    Lovely host, great facilities for our family of 4.

  • Owens Motel
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 650 reviews

    A 5-minute drive from the central business district and Dunedin Casino, Owen Motel offers self-contained accommodations with free Wi-Fi and private parking. Some offer a balcony.

    The 3 bedroom apartment by far exceed expectations

  • Carisbrook Motel
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 151 reviews

    Carisbrook Motel offers self-contained accommodations with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and kitchenette or kitchen facilities. Otago Stadium is only a 10-minute drive away.

    Received unit with two bedrooms when only booked for one

  • Garden Motel
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 105 reviews

    The Garden Motel is located in Dunedin, just 0.6 mile from the famous George Street shopping district. The property offers free Wi-Fi, barbecue facilities and free parking.

    Safe and amazing spot too stay will definitely return

Great access to the city center! Check these motels in Dunedin

  • Bluestone On George
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 655 reviews

    Bluestone on George is a stylish property located in the city center of Dunedin, offering great views over the city to the surrounding hills and Otago Peninsula.

    Everything was perfect. Very friendly and helpful.

  • Amross Motel
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 988 reviews

    Centrally located in Dunedin, Amross Motel is 1312 ft from Otago Museum. Guests enjoy free unlimited fiberspeed WiFi daily on multiple devices, more than 50 satellite channels and free Netflix.

    Comfortable room, with well equipped kitchenette and bathroom

  • Beechwood Boutique Accommodation
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 815 reviews

    Beechwood Motel offers self-catering accommodations with free onsite parking, only 5 minutes’ drive from the center of Dunedin.

    Spotlessly clean, well equipped studio appartment, super comfy bed

  • Sahara Deluxe Studios
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 142 reviews

    Sahara Deluxe Studios has accommodations in Dunedin near Dunedin School of Dentistry and Olveston. The property is close to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Octagon and Dunedin Railway Station.

    Great location. Generous sized room with comfy bed.

  • Aurora on George
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 647 reviews

    Aurora on George, formerly Cargill's Hotel, has been completely refurbished and offers a stylish 4 star rated motel, located around a beautiful center piece garden. Free on-site parking is available.

    Modern clean rooms looking out on a courtyard garden

  • 538 Great King Motel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 362 reviews

    Located just 820 feet from the heart of the University of Otago campus, 538 Great King is within easy walking distance of the City Center, Otago Museum, the Botanical Gardens, Dunedin Hospital and a 5...

    Have stayed a couple of times before and as usual amazing A+++

  • ASURE Adrian Motel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 632 reviews

    ASURE Adrian Motel is located in Dunedin, only 984 feet from St. Kilda Beach. The motel features barbecue facilities, Wi-Fi internet access and free parking. The lively St.

    Always friendly and great to repeat our stays here

  • Motel On York
    Central location
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 772 reviews

    Motel On York offers accommodations off Dunedin’s central Octagon, surrounded by many cafes, restaurants, shops and theaters.

    Convenient location, quiet & comfortable stay.

  • Alexis Motor Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 968 reviews

    Located on the edge of Dunedin's city center, Alexis Motor Lodge offers studio and apartment accommodations, with free newspapers each morning and free unlimited WiFi.

    It was really close to town, easy for getting around.

  • Dunedin Motel and Villas
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,327 reviews

    Dunedin Motel and Villas is located within walking distance from central Dunedin. The property is centrally located to the main shopping precinct, university, hospital and Forsyth Barr Stadium.

    We had a studio unit and it was a very generous size.

  • Commodore Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 166 reviews

    Overlooking the Dunedin Botanical Gardens, Commodore Motel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking.

    The staff were friendly and the beds were very comfy.

  • 555 Motel Dunedin
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,005 reviews

    Centrally located in Dunedin, 555 Motel Dunedin offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. All rooms come equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen LED TV and a DVD player.

    Management and staff were excellent and so helpful.

  • Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 869 reviews

    Just 2 minutes’ walk from the Otago University, Alhambra Oaks offers accommodations with 50+ satellite channels and free unlimited Wi-Fi and free on site parking.

    amazing location and great front 2 bedroom apartment.

  • Bella Vista Motel Dunedin
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 243 reviews

    Bella Vista Dunedin provides accommodations a 10-minute walk from the city, the University of Otago and three blocks from the Botanical Gardens.

    Enjoyed the facilities, modern, fresh and very clean

  • Aria on Bank
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,509 reviews

    Aria on Bank offers 4.5 star accommodations in Dunedin. Unlimited free in-room WiFi and free private parking is available on site. All rooms include a private bathroom with complimentary toiletires.

    Very clean, warm Nicely decorated Comfortable Bed

  • Dunedin Palms Motel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 866 reviews

    Dunedin Palms Motel offers free secure parking and accommodations. Some accommodations offers a spa bath or hot tub.

    Beautiful room, well set out. Quite and really comfy!

  • George Street Motel Apartments
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,003 reviews

    Offering self-contained suites with free WiFi and a private balcony, George Street Motel Apartments are just 5 minutes’ walk from Dunedin shops, cafes and restaurants.

    Close to hospital, shops, and restaurants. Lovely staff.

  • Allan Court Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 431 reviews

    Offering self-contained accommodations with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV and a DVD player, Allan Court is just 5 minutes’ walk from the University of Otago. Free parking is available on site.

    It was warm comfortable and close to the hospital.

  • Bayfield Motel and Apartment
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 218 reviews

    Bayfield Motels features a quiet location, a short 2-minute walk from Bayfield Park. It offers free parking on site and unlimited free WiFi usage daily.

    Size, cleanliness and staff really helpful and friendly

  • 97 Motel Moray
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 689 reviews

    97 Motel Moray is located in the heart of Dunedin, only 656 feet from the Octagon city center. Great shopping, plus many restaurants and bars, are on the motel’s doorstep.

    Great location, friendly staff, warm and comfortable.

  • 755 Regal Court Motel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,060 reviews

    Offering accommodations with a kitchenette and a 49-inch LCD TV with 20 satellite channels, 755 Regal Court Motel is just 1.2 mi from Dunedin Railway Station. It offers a sunny terrace and free WiFi.

    The staff were very helpfull and freindy Many Thanks

  • Woodlands Motels And Apartments
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 890 reviews

    Woodlands Motel & Apartments are in the city of Dunedin, next to the university. Self-contained apartments with free Wi-Fi are on offer, only 656 feet from the main shopping street.

    Nice property, been there before and will be back.

  • Ocean Beach Hotel
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 489 reviews

    Located directly across the road from St. Kilda Beach and Hancock Park, Ocean Beach Hotel offers free WiFi, free parking and air-conditioned accommodations with a flat-screen TV.

    The ability to park my large motorbike under cover

  • Motel on Carroll
    Central location
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 432 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Speights Brewery and Dunedin City Center, Motel on Carroll features free WiFi. All studios offer a kitchenette.

    Good value for money. Off street covered parking!

  • Cumberland Motel
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 281 reviews

    Cumberland Motel is located in Dunedin, just 5 minutes' drive from the City Center. It offers free WiFi and and free on-site parking. All apartments feature a balcony and a fully equipped kitchen.

    Beds were comfy, location was very good, parking was good

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  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 886 reviews
    Have stayed here several times, this time with extra family members in a larger apartment. As always it was very comfortable and clean, and more like a home than a motel
    Monique
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $105.71
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 689 reviews
    Great location, clean, free parking and very friendly helpful staff.
    Elaine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $156.78
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 15 reviews
    Roomy, the bathroom/shower was clean and the heater and exhaust fans were nice extras that are not in all motels. Location was real good for us.
    Felicito
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $112.24
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,548 reviews
    Very central location , shocking road works in the area at the moment but car could get into the motel easily enough. Clean and warm with a very comfortable bed in our studio unit. Free parking
    Vivienne
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 362 reviews
    It was very modern and clean. Wonderful view & well stocked kitchen for the guests. Although there were limited parks at the hostel, there was plenty of free parking on the road
    Claire
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $112.83
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 988 reviews
    Friendly and very helpful staff, lovely clean motel, free parking, well located
    Rita
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $124.11
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 968 reviews
    Robyn was kindness itself, she stayed on the phone, talking us in through the road works, which made the entrance to.the motel quite a challenge. Robin also gave us some useful ideas for places of interest to visit, and provided us with maps. The location of Alexis Motor Lodge is perfect for Dunedin..many places of interest are walkable from there, including the Botanical Gardens, which are well worth a visit.
    Yvonne
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 632 reviews
    We stayed for a night and leave next day, room is tidy and neat, reasonable price for a studio type, room is non smoke and free parking just outside the room, easy access, friendly staff, pretty quite area. And if you are looking for accommodation pay as you arrive, this motel is yours.
    arlene
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $112.24
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,548 reviews
    Location location location!! Walk out onto George Street!! Great free parking!! Rooms were modern, clean well serviced!! Would definitely recommend this motel!!
    Brenda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $126.13
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 362 reviews
    Great location for a sports tournament, really lovely modern clean, quiet and comfortable motel. Loved the heated tiles in the bathroom! Nice and close to onsite cafe and bhudda stix restaurant. Free parking.
    Fiona
    Family with young children

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