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Cable Court Motel

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from University of Otago

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Exterior
Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 16.00 per person)
Cable Court Motel offers an eco-conscious retreat near the University of Otago. Travelers appreciate practical touches like laundry facilities, reliable in-room WiFi, and secure luggage storage. Guests consistently praise the staff's genuine helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Roadside Studio Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Large One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

Roadside Studio Unit

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
833 Cumberland Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Octagon - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Albany - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Staff Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Cable Court Motel

Upscale motel near University of Otago
Cable Court Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cable Court Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: NZD 16 for adults and NZD 16 for children

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16.00 for adults and NZD 16.00 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cable Court
Cable Court Dunedin
Cable Court Motel
Cable Court Motel Dunedin
Cable Court Hotel Dunedin
Cable Court Motel Motel
Cable Court Motel Dunedin
Cable Court Motel Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Is Cable Court Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cable Court Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cable Court Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cable Court Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cable Court Motel located?

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

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Reviews

Cable Court Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 837 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location is within student accommodation area.. Might be for some, but not for a family with small kids
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed her before and will again. Spacious and warm room. Comfy bed, lovely people, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We have stayed here before, and will again. Lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay - great facilities and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and friendly place was tidy and very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for proximity to the university. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Hartley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 3rd stay here and as usual it was a great friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, handy location.

10/10 Excellent

Jordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service, comfortable beds and good prices will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good value for the money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Amenities
Easy booking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome motel, great owners and adorable dogs. Rooms were amazing and service was second to none. Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners are fantastic and rooms are always clean and lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely - so friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met both our hosts and absolutely lovely people and made us most welcome. Great place to stay Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly accomodating staff

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
This place is fabulous. Lovely hosts. Fantastic family room. Prime location. Excellent price. Highly recommend for family with kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Nice Motel in a nice location

Nice motel with a great location. The hosts are wonderful! They give great advice on sites to be seen and amenities that are close by. The staff is wonderful. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Enjoyed having a room with space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel manager was really nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fuaiapi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I will definitely return highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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