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Bella Vista Motel Dunedin

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Consider a stay at Bella Vista Motel Dunedin and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a kitchenette, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a wooden door, and a painting on the wall.

Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

QUADRUPLE THREE BEDS

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

STUDIO SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

North Dunedin, a neighborhood in Dunedin, is home to Bella Vista Motel Dunedin. Orokonui Ecosanctuary and Doctors Point reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dunedin Botanic Garden and Otago Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Forsyth Barr Stadium or Edgar Centre. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
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704 Great King St, Dunedin, Otago, 9001

What's nearby

  • A large tree in front of a historic building with a clock tower.
    University of Otago
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A pink bottlebrush flower amidst green foliage.
    Dunedin Botanic Garden
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Otago Museum building with a sign for the Bugs exhibition.
    Otago Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A statue of a man in a suit, a large church with twin spires, and a clock tower.
    The Octagon
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Staff Club
    9 min walk
  • St David Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Hell Pizza
    1 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    2 min walk
  • Café Albany
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 16 for adults and NZD 8 to 16 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 to 16.00 for adults, and NZD 8.00 to 16.00 for children
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Dunedin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Dunedin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Dunedin?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bella Vista Motel Dunedin located?

Located in North Dunedin, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Otago, Dunedin Botanic Garden, and Otago Museum. Olveston and Hocken Library are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dunedin Railway Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Dunedin Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 219 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, extremely clean room, excellent location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very helpful and knowledgeable of the surrounding area and where to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and spacious
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, frendly, pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renata

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

Comfortable, clean and pet friendly! 😍

Very comfortable stay. The hosts are so kind and being pet friendly makes it even more special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central motel with easy access to the University of Otago and some eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was comfortable an relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and knowledgeable of the local area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Olwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring the inner city. Clean room. Basic amenities. Friendly courteous staff. Would definitely seek to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and friendly and allow pets.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comfortable, Gary, Robin and Mak were very welcoming :}
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jesús

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

Excelent visit for rest!

Our best option to stay with our dogs, very kind staff and comfortable room. Closer to different food options! A+++
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Very good service, and loveable carpark guard 🐕.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff and ex service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm, bright, comfortable and clean unit. Good to have some cooking facilities. Studio unit is quite small but that’s what we expected
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

N

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Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place friendly staff and dog
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

Just what we wanted. Idea location and friendly.

We stayed for 2 nights to explore Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, convenient, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for a wonderful stay!! Nice people!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Pet friendly (so grateful)

Being pet friendly made our stay in Dunedin so pleasant. The hosts were so obliging and helpful. Will definately be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was spacious and clean, and it was handy to everything. Lots of places to eat within walking distance.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

A

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

Warm and comfortable

BellaVista chain always a reliable go-to. Smallish room, clean and comfortable. Warm welcome from Mac the Terrier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022