Located just 820 feet from the heart of the University of Otago campus, 538 Great King is within easy walking distance of the City Center, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Dunedin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

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 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Dunedin

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ted
    the United States the United States
    Clean. Comfortable. Had all the necessities. Quiet.
  • Noel
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location to walk into town, off road parking, quiet and fantastic garden setting. Didn't use this stay however café next door is ideal for breakfast.
  • Heidi
    the United States the United States
    Great property location for visiting our student studying abroad at University.
  • Bill
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location, walking distance to University and city centre
  • Sharon
    the United States the United States
    Perfect location - easy access to downtown and to the Otago peninsula - the patrons were lovely and hospitable with fantastic recommendations - it was the perfect stay.
  • Christine
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely and clean. Pete was very friendly and helpful. Well positioned for visiting attractions in Dunedin and on the Otago Peninsula.
  • Carl
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to access of the street and excellent parking close to unit. Unit very comfortable.
  • Paulette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We rented the 2 bedroom apartment and it was fantastic. Extremely clean, very warm, comfortable beds, 2 tvs, within walking distance of a night & day and a big fridge to hold our Central Otago fruit & cherries from the Saturday farmers market. It...
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    The front of the motel is deceptive as it goes all the way back with a beautiful garden area to sit in. It was clean, extremely quiet and a coffee shop next door. Ten minute walk to city and easy to drive to anywhere in Dunedin. We had our...
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    Ian
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Location is on a busy one way street, but little noise was heard. Facilities are excellent.

Area info

Amenities of 538 Great King Motel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

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

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised 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 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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

  • Room options at 538 Great King Motel include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment
  • Check-in at 538 Great King Motel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • The prices at 538 Great King Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.