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A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.
A courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs. A sofa with a patterned pillow is in the living area, and a window provides natural light.
A garden pathway with white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $91
$79 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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538 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Otago Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a microwave, and a small kitchenette.

Studio, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with red bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a wall clock.

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Large Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Large One Bedroom Apartment

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a trash bin.

Large One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, red cushions, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small wooden stool with a phone.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Large Disability Access Studio

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

Large Disability Access Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Studio

A modern hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 665 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Dunedin

538 Great King Motel is in the heart of Dunedin, within a 5-minute walk of University of Otago and Otago Museum. .This 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Otago Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Octagon - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Albany - ‬5 min walk

About this property

538 Great King Motel

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

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

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property class

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 226 out of 308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 308 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, comfy modern room with a great bed. Close to town and food places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was nice, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean, walking distance to city centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy motel. Comfortable bed and lovely accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well cared for and the staff were helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic motel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious room. Liked the interior, too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable bed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely stay with excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front staff had recommended dining options on the ocean front. Parking was easy right outside our door. The room was spotlessly clean with ample toiletries. I would recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Penthouse was great - roomy with good facilities, although you can hear street noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is clean, no problem with parking and the bed is comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and super clean. Well stocked. Only downside was hearing the people upstairs walk around throughout the night which didn’t help the sleep at all. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming host upon arrival, ample parking, easy access to ground floor suite. Unfortunately the shower was rather dated and quite small, especially for people that are 6 foot and 6 foot plus. Other than that it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking on site and the staff were super helpful. Clean room with added bonus of a night light in the bathroom. Also great having a restaurant and a cafe so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, great amount of power points. Nice easy check in with lovely staff. Great sleep, lovely fluffy towels, Great stay will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay as usual, Thankyou Eddie and staff :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cool in Dunedin when we were there, so what we needed was not air conditioning but heating. And the motel had very good heating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended Great location for University visits
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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