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Nestled near the University of Otago, 538 Great King Motel offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy in-room WiFi, explore the garden or unwind on the terrace with an eco-certified conscience. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May

Room options

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Studio, Accessible

Studio, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Compact Studio

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Studio

Large Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 Bedroom Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Large One Bedroom Apartment

Large One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Large Disability Access Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
538 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, 9016

What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Otago Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Octagon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 27 min drive
  • Dunedin Railway Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Good Earth Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger Plant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Maharajas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

538 Great King Motel

  • When you stay at 538 Great King Motel, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from University of Otago and Otago Museum. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi, self-parking and wired Internet. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 per cent 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free covered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bike parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 30
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair

Policies

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

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ASURE 538 Great King Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at 538 Great King Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at 538 Great King Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at 538 Great King Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at 538 Great King Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at 538 Great King Motel and nearby?

538 Great King Motel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near 538 Great King Motel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around 538 Great King Motel like?

538 Great King Motel is in North Dunedin, a short 2-minute walk from University of Otago and 8 minutes' walk from Dunedin Botanic Garden.

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Reviews

538 Great King Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Free parking was offered and easily accessible right outside the rooms. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

6/10 Good

Nice hotel, clean, walking distance to city centre.
Stephen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, staff was nice, good location.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is clean, no problem with parking and the bed is comfy.
Winnie Cheuk Wing, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy parking on site and the staff were super helpful. Clean room with added bonus of a night light in the bathroom. Also great having a restaurant and a cafe so close.
Jayne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, good amenities
Lynette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless, great amount of power points. Nice easy check in with lovely staff. Great sleep, lovely fluffy towels, Great stay will be back
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was quoet and clean. Cafe next door is very good. Kitchen was well appointed.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very clean, good location for picking up daughter after uni
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

we found our stay very comfortable and central to everything
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms, comfortable living and bedroom set- up, spacious rooms, high ceilings and lots of light from the big windows
Melinda, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This is a comfortable and well located motel in North Dunedin for any one visiting students in Otago. The staff were pleasant and responsive
Jason, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very well presented accommodation, friendly staff and convenient location for local facilities. Confidence in recommending this motel and would use again
Philip, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy parking. Efficient friendly check in. Well stocked room. Very clean. Staff helpful. Read the in-house information as it tells you about the underfloor heating in the bathroom.
Janet, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was very spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. There was a microwave and sink but did not have a hot plate to cook meals. The gardens were beautiful and serene as was the good car parking facilities.
Konstantinos, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Kent is a wonderful staff who showers the local attraction and arrange Ann early check in. The main issue is the shorter curtain around the shower area. The whole bathroom is wet after we took the shower.
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommend this hotel. I only had one night here but it was so relaxing. Very comfortable bed and the kitchett.
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and clean hotel room within a short distance from Otago University. Friendly and helpful staff.
Packwood, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and everything we needed
Maree, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and tidy. Hosts very friendly. Would stay again.
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely owners, restaurant food is yummy. Walking distance to gardens and all other amenities
Leanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommending this property

Excellent Staff…..The best motel in Dunedin
Mohamed Rashid, 8-night trip
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6/10 Good

Was nice, clean, warm, good price
Steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property is well maintained. Very clean with modern designs. Walkable to restaurants
Pao-Ting, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Last minute booking, room was clean, bed and pillows excellent; Peter at check in was very helpful
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

friendly staff. The room was warm and clean, All you need in a room for a short stay
michelle, 3-night trip