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538 Great King Motel

4.5 star property

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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538 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, 9016
  • University of Otago
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Studio

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

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Studio, Accessible

Studio, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Large One Bedroom Apartment

Large One Bedroom Apartment

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

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Large Studio

Large Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Compact Studio

Compact Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 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

538 Great King Motel is in the heart of Dunedin, within a 5-minute walk of University of Otago and Otago Museum. .This eco-certified motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Olveston.
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Octagon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Albany - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Staff Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patti’s And Cream Diner - ‬8 min walk

About this property

538 Great King Motel

Eco-certified motel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
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.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 21 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this motel include tour/ticket assistance and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the motel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
538 Great King Motel has a restaurant on site.

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.

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
  • 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 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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. 193 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 256 reviews

9.8/10

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

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and had an attractive courtyard garden.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amit

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hotel. I only had one night here but it was so relaxing. Very comfortable bed and the kitchett.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we found our stay very comfortable and central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Pao-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is well maintained. Very clean with modern designs. Walkable to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Packwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean hotel room within a short distance from Otago University. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

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Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a cozy, affordable place to stay, I highly recommend this motel! The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the location is very convenient. It’s perfect for a quick overnight stop or a weekend getaway. Plus, the prices are great for what you get. Definitely worth checking out! Plus location is perfect. Close to Otago university and Town center area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Rupert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has a quiet and very pleasant courtyard garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host. Clean room woth kitchenette
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Clean and tidy. Cannot fault anything. It's just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yoko

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet spot. Lovely gardens. Clean & comfortable. Always our ‘go to’ in Dunedin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy. Hosts very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice and accommodating, especially because it took me longer to get from the airport so i was late for check-in. the room was very nice and tidy. overall a very enjoyable and pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners, restaurant food is yummy. Walking distance to gardens and all other amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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