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538 Great King Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, 2-minute walk to University of Otago

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Garden
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels, heated floors
View from room
View from room
The 538 Great King Motel provides a quiet retreat near the University of Otago. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi, garden space, and welcoming terrace. The property maintains eco-certified practices, and many previous guests mention the particularly helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Studio, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Studio, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Compact Studio | Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Compact Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large Studio | Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Large Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Large One Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Large One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Premium bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Large Disability Access Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio | Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels, heated floors

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
538 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, 9016

What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Octagon - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Albany - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Staff Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patti’s And Cream Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

538 Great King Motel

Motel near University of Otago
Located close to Otago Museum and Olveston, 538 Great King Motel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, bicycle parking, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Heated floors, microwaves, and toasters

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.

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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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

538 Great King Motel Dunedin
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ASURE 538 Great King Motel
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538 Great King Motel Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Is 538 Great King Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 538 Great King Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at 538 Great King Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 11:00 PM for a fee of NZD 30.

What time is check-out at 538 Great King Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is 538 Great King Motel located?

Located in North Dunedin, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Otago and Otago Museum. Dunedin Botanic Garden and Olveston are also within 15 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

538 Great King Motel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 261 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

helen

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and had an attractive courtyard garden.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient location and very quiet considering it’s off the main highway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy. Hosts very friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation and staff. Owners Pete & Morag could not have been more welcoming, friendly and helpful. I highly recommend the Great King Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Rashid

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

I highly recommending this property

Excellent Staff…..The best motel in Dunedin
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking, room was clean, bed and pillows excellent; Peter at check in was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Wonderful

A wonderful place to stay. Clean, comfortable, spacious, easy parking and close to the city centre. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, all like new . Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

Great place to stay in Dunedin

538 Great Kings was a great stay. The location is excellent. The check in was quick and very friendly. Our room was clean and well furnished. WiFi was fast. Overall one of the nicest places we stayed on our visit to New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what a great place. Very clean and quiet even though it is on the 'one way' north. Would be happy to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for meeting people at uni - and dinner and coffee options close. Lovely clean warm room and a desk for me to work at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amit

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this hotel. I only had one night here but it was so relaxing. Very comfortable bed and the kitchett.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes neues Motel. Modern eingerichtet. Zur Innenstadt zu Fuß nur ein paar Minuten. Ideal gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Fuyuhiko

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

ベッドは快適

5泊しました。ベッドの具合は良かったです。シャワー水圧も十分。スタジオなのでベッドルームが別ではないので少し落ち着きません。アパートメントより安いのでやむないですが。
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fuyuhiko

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

アパートメントなら広くて良い

8日間滞在しました。1ルームアパートメントは二人で滞在するには十分な広さでした。他の人はスタジオにしたので、ちょっと狭そうです。寝室のエアコンはオンオフ制御のファンヒーターで音が大きいので、夜中には止めました。インバータ制御のエアコンにして欲しいと思います。 日本では当たり前のウォシュレットもあれば良いと思うのですが、海外ではないことが多いのでちょっと残念。 コーヒー，紅茶は毎日きちんと補充してくれるので良いです。 食洗機もオーブンもあって良かったです。 隣のレストランも美味しかった。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Pao-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is well maintained. Very clean with modern designs. Walkable to restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Packwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean hotel room within a short distance from Otago University. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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