Alcala Motel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Studio, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio

  • 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
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Octagon - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
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Alcala Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 319 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Large main room and spacious bathroom. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
No coments
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vijay pratap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Alcala units are rather dated inside, but they are clean, large and comfortable, and staff are very friendly. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024