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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Breakfast area
View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

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538 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Otago Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dunedin

538 Great King Motel places you in the centre of Dunedin, within a short 5-minute stroll of University of Otago and Otago Museum. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and heated floors. .The motel's restaurant is a nice spot to grab a bite. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4.5-property class North Dunedin motel include Dunedin Botanic Garden and Olveston.
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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
  • Olveston - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

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

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 538 Great King Motel. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
538 Great King Motel offers 21 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower 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 on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 and check-out are 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

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.

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 per cent

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all 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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at 538 Great King Motel?

Yep, 538 Great King Motel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at 538 Great King Motel?

As of 4 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 538 Great King Motel on 14 June 2026 start from AU$149, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to 538 Great King Motel?

The closest beach to 538 Great King Motel is St. Clair Beach (5.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 538 Great King Motel?

No, 538 Great King Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at 538 Great King Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at 538 Great King Motel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at 538 Great King Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at 538 Great King Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

538 Great King Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 302 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean, walking distance to city centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was nice, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy motel. Comfortable bed and lovely accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well cared for and the staff were helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic motel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable bed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Winnie Cheuk Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is clean, no problem with parking and the bed is comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely stay with excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quoet and clean. Cafe next door is very good. Kitchen was well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we found our stay very comfortable and central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location for picking up daughter after uni
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay as usual, Thankyou Eddie and staff :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a comfortable and well located motel in North Dunedin for any one visiting students in Otago. The staff were pleasant and responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, a comfortable experience and would consider staying again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, comfortable living and bedroom set- up, spacious rooms, high ceilings and lots of light from the big windows
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet, clean and completely renovated room. Very charming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well presented accommodation, friendly staff and convenient location for local facilities. Confidence in recommending this motel and would use again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this motel. It is very conveniently located within walking distance of the central city, Botanical Gardens, and museums. The rooms are immaculate, new, and very well appointed. There is even a night light in the bathroom--they thought of everything! The kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and dishes was appreciated. Free parking is offered, very useful in the city. The bathroom is very new with a great shower. All linens were good quality. Internet worked really well. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026