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Garden Motel

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a view of the street outside.
A residential street with houses, a clear blue sky, and a parked car.
A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a nightstand, and a view of the street through a large window.
A parking lot with a white car, a building with a green roof, and a lamp post.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $83
$73 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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958 George Street, Dunedin, 9001
  • Place, Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Otago Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Small Studio

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Small Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a view of the street outside.

Large Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Large Studio (Wheel Chair Access)

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Large Studio (Wheel Chair Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a nightstand, and a view of the street through a large window.

One Bedroom Unit

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom Unit (Wheel Chair Access)

A hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

One Bedroom Unit (Wheel Chair Access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two framed pictures on the wall, a window with curtains, a bedside lamp, and a small table with a lamp.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Sep 20 - Sep 21
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About the neighborhood

Dunedin

With a stay at Garden Motel in Dunedin (North Dunedin), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 8 minutes by foot from University of Otago. .This motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Otago Museum and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Olveston.
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What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Otago - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Otago Museum - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Octagon - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Albany - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Garden Motel

Garden Motel offers 16 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dunedin motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 7 to 12 per person

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.8 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests who wish to book breakfast are encouraged to contact the property by 8 PM to pre-book it.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 5 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 7 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 5 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.8 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Garden Motel Dunedin
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Garden Dunedin
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Garden Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great location, clean, warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HYOJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accomodation to stay 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suchith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for one night and needed something clean and easy for our family of four. This was perfect, plenty of space and walking distance to town. Our friends stayed right in the room next door. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and warm and the staff was very helpful. Also it was close to town to walk there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ji-Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and clean room. I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super accommodating of our late arrival. The room was toasty warm, comfortable, pet friendly and clean. Will be back again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manoj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Good for one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room comfortable had everything we needed. Easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and spacious place to stay, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained, Room was clean and comfortable. Get location to get around town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy stay en route south
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly as described , very clean and has everything you need for a short stay. The lady that checked us in was very sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was average. Staff are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A late change of plans necessitated a last minute booking at this Dunedin motel. It was a great choice. The heater was on ready for our arrival and the unit large and comfortable. Grounds beautifully maintained and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very safe. Easy check-in & very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eneel

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

Wonderful

Friendly and welcoming staff and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we were able to take our little dog with us an we all had plenty of room. Very handy location and very quiet
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very good motel of its type i.e. inner city and reasonably priced. Being pet-friendly was a big plus. All over, it was a very pleasant stay and met all our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023