Located just 250 metres from the heart of the University of Otago campus, 538 Great King is within easy walking distance of the City Centre, Otago Museum, the Botanical Gardens, Dunedin Hospital and a 5-minute drive from Forsyth-Barr Stadium. This 4-star motel offers free WiFi, underfloor heating in the bathrooms, a guest laundry, TVs with more than 50 satellite channels and a cafe on site. Free car parking, a tranquil garden setting and elevator access to the upper level are all available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Dunedin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • I
    Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is on a busy one way street, but little noise was heard. Facilities are excellent.
  • James
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location and cafe restaurant next door fantastic
  • Kelly
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff were welcoming and the facilities were very clean.
  • Dawn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stylishly furnished , spotless , good parking , within walking distance to the hospital and town centre
  • Sylvester
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We recently stayed at this motel for the second time, and once again, it was a wonderful experience. The rooms were very clean, warm and cozy, making it easy to feel comfortable and at home.
  • Sylvester
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location! The room was very clean and cozy. Hosts were informative and always happy to help.
  • Brown
    Australia Australia
    Exceptionally clean. Great location. Could easily stay here for a long stay.
  • Suwannee
    Australia Australia
    Simple and well present accommodation. Modern and easy to keep clean. Great location - central to all the places we want to go. Excellent manager - Morag, she is so helpful and gave good advice. We had our place cleaned an tidy in short time.
  • D
    Denise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was great, room was was warm and clean. Staff friendly and helpful
  • Claire
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, the restaurant next door had amazing food and good coffee. Nice quiet private and warm place.

Property surroundings

Facilities of 538 Great King Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
538 Great King Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform 538 Great King Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about 538 Great King Motel

  • 538 Great King Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Check-in at 538 Great King Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at 538 Great King Motel include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment
  • The prices at 538 Great King Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • 538 Great King Motel is 0.8 miles from the centre of Dunedin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.