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Alcala Motel

3.0 star property
Motel in Dunedin, a short walk to University of Otago

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Exterior
Interior
Studio | Private kitchenette | Microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Alcala Motel places travelers in North Dunedin, near the University of Otago and The Octagon. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, practical dry cleaning services, and personalized tour assistance from knowledgeable staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Studio | Living area

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Coffee/tea maker
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
704 George Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Octagon - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 2 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชCafรฉ Albany - โ€ฌ8 min walk
  • โ€ชStaff Club - โ€ฌ7 min walk
  • โ€ชPrecinct at Tลซhura - โ€ฌ8 min walk
  • โ€ชPattiโ€™s And Cream Diner - โ€ฌ8 min walk
  • โ€ชThe Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - โ€ฌ6 min walk

About this property

Alcala Motel

Motel near University of Otago
Alcala Motel provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Alcala Motel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchens, and microwaves

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

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Econo Alcala
Econo Alcala Dunedin
Econo Lodge Alcala
Econo Lodge Alcala Dunedin
Alcala Motel Dunedin
Alcala Motel
Alcala Dunedin
Alcala Motel Motel
Alcala Motel Dunedin
Alcala Motel Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Is Alcala Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Alcala Motel?

Alcala Motel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Alcala Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Alcala Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alcala Motel located?

Located in North Dunedin, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Otago, Otago Museum, and Dunedin Botanic Garden. Olveston and The Octagon are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dunedin Railway Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Alcala Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 328 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family room was ideal with two single beds on the mezzanine level giving space and privacy. The property was in process of renovating and upgrading rooms one by one but ours was more than adequate and the kitchen facility and breakfast bar meant we didnโ€™t have to balance plates on our laps!. The location was ideal with our granddaughter just a 5 minute walk away, and we explored the city on foot. Driving further afield was easy too. The staff were very welcoming and everything was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the whole stay was great our host's were helpful and professional. It was warm and very handy to the university and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good, comfortable place to stay at reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel was very clean, friendly and helpful staff. Only downside was kids running round in upstairs unit very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was so cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karamjeet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and quiet room. Parking was at a bit of a premium, but found a space each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great plqce to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

vijay pratap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaohua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

pip

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

Warm , comfortable stay

Great stay, place lovely and warm, old fashioned but clean, friendly staff and great price, would happily stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Spacious apartment that had everything we needed. Clean, the reception was helpful and the location was perfect๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had excellent stay. The property was very clean, the location was easy walking distance to the university and the city, and the service and friendliness were outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

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

Spacious room

Lovely room with lots of space
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gwenda Veronica

Proximity to central shopping area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time here, will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great stopover for a few days. Good location, everything you need. I enjoyed the morning paper. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the spa bath. Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ronil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was good just had limited parking infront and was inconvenient when some one is having shower than no one can use loo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to all amenities in Dunedin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly and helpful customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful place to stay , great clean facilities . One suggestion you have trash bin and seperate recycle bin under sink .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean ๐Ÿ™‚
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really like how the retro look has been so well maintained and the range of items in the kitchen which has everything including an egg beater. This a unique place which I enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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