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Alcala Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Dunedin, a short walk to University of Otago

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Exterior
Interior
Studio
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Studio | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Explore the area

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704 George Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio | Living area

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Dunedin

At Alcala Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of University of Otago and Otago Museum. Highlights at this motel include in-room kitchens, free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and tour/ticket assistance. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this North Dunedin motel include Dunedin Botanic Garden and Olveston.
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Octagon - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 2 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Albany - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Staff Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Patti’s And Cream Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Alcala Motel

Motel in Dunedin, a short walk to University of Otago
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Alcala Motel also features tour/ticket assistance, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities.
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
Alcala Motel offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

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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

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Econo Alcala
Econo Alcala Dunedin
Econo Lodge Alcala
Econo Lodge Alcala Dunedin
Alcala Motel Dunedin
Alcala Motel
Alcala Dunedin
Alcala Motel Motel
Alcala Motel Dunedin
Alcala Motel Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alcala Motel?

Alcala Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Alcala Motel?

As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alcala Motel on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$126.19, 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 Alcala Motel?

The closest beach to Alcala Motel is St. Clair Beach (5.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alcala Motel?

No, Alcala Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alcala Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Alcala Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Alcala Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 327 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm, superb location, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karamjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the whole stay was great our host's were helpful and professional. It was warm and very handy to the university and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location and clean and tidy. An older facility, but a nice feel to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clifford Leigh

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bath Tub with high side, no handle to grab hold of to get in or out, felt very unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, convenient, warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bed lovely and warm. Bathroom update would be good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very handy to hospital receptionist very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good location and reasonably priced. Shower head was too low - at chest height for averaged height woman and was over a bath so difficult to climb into for older or non mobile people. The units upstairs were not easily accesible for older or less mobile people - would have liked option of ground floor. Cord for electric blanket on window side of double bed didn’t reach power point and one on other side of the bed was split - so no electric blanket to use. The host was nice - took time to show us around the room. The heater was very efficient. Nice touch to have the paper delivered each day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

HAROLD STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The motel room was sizable. It was a little dated, but the facilities were very good. The studio in is suitable for a couple or smaller family, with its separate double bedroom, and full kitchen. It was economically priced and provided excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was so cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel was very clean, friendly and helpful staff. Only downside was kids running round in upstairs unit very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to lots of eating places. Coukd easiky walk to centre of city. Large unit with comfortable bed and good cooking vacilities. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This motel has seen better days and is sorely in need of maintenance. Many fittings are worn and the property generally looks tired. There is black mould in the bathroom. I was told had scored an upgrade but it just meant I had 2 flights of stairs to get to room and another to get to the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall my stay was brilliant. If I must quibble, water in shower, toilet and sinks was a bit weak. Again, loved the room and overall accommodation, made my visit all that more restful/enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall everything was great, just very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Worn out carpet on stairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025