Alcala Motel

3.0 star property

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Stunning building with a symmetrical facade and red-tiled roof.
Traditional hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, and a small table.
Stairs lead to an upper level, flanked by white walls and a wooden ceiling with exposed beams.
Bathroom features a large mirror, sink, toilet, and towel rack.
Compact kitchen with sink, microwave, and window.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Studio, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Dunedin

With a stay at Alcala Motel in Dunedin (North Dunedin), you'll be a 4-minute walk from University of Otago and 7 minutes by foot from Otago Museum. .This eco-certified motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Olveston.

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

  • ‪Eureka Bar & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Squid - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ombrellos Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Alcala Motel

Eco-certified motel in Dunedin
Alcala Motel offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

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

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 available

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

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
Cribs (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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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
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Alcala Dunedin
Alcala Motel Motel
Alcala Motel Dunedin
Alcala Motel Motel Dunedin

Alcala Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 323 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ki Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brigid

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok dated However the smell up in my room 23 was awful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned with eating places just round the corner. Spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Convenient location for dropping daughter at university.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gabby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what I needed. Great price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good, comfortable place to stay at reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wilson

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good ol' fashioned value; spanish arches and all.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and quiet room. Parking was at a bit of a premium, but found a space each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

8/10 Good

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I thought the stay was pleasant enough and the staff helpful. If I had to be completely honest there was overnight noise that detracted from a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sri Navya

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