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538 Great King Motel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified motel near University of Otago

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
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Hallway
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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538 Great King Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • University of Otago
    2 min walk
  • Buddha STIX Dunedin
    2 min walk
  • Dunedin Railway Station
    19 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Studio

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Accessible

Studio, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 61.75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Large One Bedroom Apartment

Large One Bedroom Apartment

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Large Studio

Large Studio

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio

Studio

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Compact Studio

Compact Studio

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Large Disability Access Studio

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Dunedin

North Dunedin stay.At this North Dunedin motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Otago and Otago Museum. Also, Dunedin Botanic Garden is within half a mile (1 km) and Olveston is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 2 min walk
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk
  • The Octagon - 18 min walk
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 18 min walk
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 19 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eureka Bar & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Squid - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ombrellos Cafe & Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

538 Great King Motel

4-star eco-certified motel near University of Otago
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified 538 Great King Motel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Dunedin motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
538 Great King Motel offers 21 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Dunedin motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Heated floors
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 30 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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538 Great King Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 236 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 236 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly team, clean and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nic

Travelled with partner
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Rashid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I highly recommending this property
Excellent Staff…..The best motel in Dunedin
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly and helpful service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault this place at all. Was very good value for the amount charge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

H Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay as usual, Thankyou Morag & Pete for your warm hospitality. Best wishes :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter, Wellington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really the perfect motel. Room is in very good and new condition. Great bedroom and bathroom design. Very simple but thoughtful amenities. Had absolutely everything we needed. Will always stay here when visiting Dunedin. The owners obviously really care about the property and their customers. One of the best places I’ve ever stayed, period.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff. The room was warm and clean, All you need in a room for a short stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Properly is clean & has everthing we required!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
A wonderful place to stay. Clean, comfortable, spacious, easy parking and close to the city centre. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Really clean property. Good range of amenties e.g kitchinette content was good quality and TV with Sky. Beds very comfortable. Great location. Sat nav gets confused regarding location - just put in address not motel name. Clean towels every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Dunedin
538 Great Kings was a great stay. The location is excellent. The check in was quick and very friendly. Our room was clean and well furnished. WiFi was fast. Overall one of the nicest places we stayed on our visit to New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, all like new . Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Duncan - the front desk manager - is brilliant. Super helpful and relaxed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the renovated room, nice firm bed. Nice plunger coffee. Housekeeping staff are great. Reception may need improving. We arrived 1:40pm ( yes too early ) nobody at reception, when receptionist came 2pm check-in, we are ok with this. Came back 2:30pm, nobody, rang the phone & waited. 15 mins later we walked around the back & found another Receptionist, phone has no batteries. 3pm checked in. Lucky the room is nice. Happy ending.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking, room was clean, bed and pillows excellent; Peter at check in was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Lovely stay with excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a downstairs unit which meant that we could hear everything that was happening upstairs, even just them walking around upstairs was very loud. I think that some noise insulation between the floors should have been added when the property was renovated. Nice new kitchen and bathroom facilities, comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023