538 Great King Motel

Property class: 4.5

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Located close to Otago Museum and University of Otago, 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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 285
AED 329 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Room options

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

Studio, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed with red bedding, a desk with a lamp, and a wall clock.

Compact Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Large Studio

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Large Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Apartment

A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchenette.

1 Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a trash bin.

Large One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a black leather sofa, red cushions, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small wooden stool with a phone.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Large Disability Access Studio

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a bed.

Large Disability Access Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a desk, and a lamp.

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Studio

A modern hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 62 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Dunedin, 538 Great King Motel is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dunedin Botanic Garden and St. Clair Beach, while Otago Museum and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
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538 Great King Street, Dunedin, Otago, 9016

What's nearby

  • A large tree in front of a historic building with a clock tower.
    University of Otago
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Otago Museum building with a sign for the Bugs exhibition.
    Otago Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A garden with a variety of roses in full bloom, a wooden bench, and a greenhouse in the background.
    Dunedin Botanic Garden
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs.
    Olveston
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Staff Club
    5 min walk
  • St David Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    3 min walk
  • Ombrellos
    8 min walk
  • Café Albany
    5 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:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
    • Heated floors, recycling, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 538 Great King Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 538 Great King Motel?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 538 Great King Motel on 25 October 2026 start from AED 285, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 310 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A nice triple room with parking, and was very quiet even though centrally located. Great value - highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, comfy modern room with a great bed. Close to town and food places.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, staff was nice, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Nice hotel, clean, walking distance to city centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was well cared for and the staff were helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent front staff had recommended dining options on the ocean front. Parking was easy right outside our door. The room was spotlessly clean with ample toiletries. I would recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room is clean, no problem with parking and the bed is comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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we found our stay very comfortable and central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Clean room, good amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking on site and the staff were super helpful. Clean room with added bonus of a night light in the bathroom. Also great having a restaurant and a cafe so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Centrally located and super clean. Well stocked. Only downside was hearing the people upstairs walk around throughout the night which didn’t help the sleep at all. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Room was spotless, great amount of power points. Nice easy check in with lovely staff. Great sleep, lovely fluffy towels, Great stay will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming host upon arrival, ample parking, easy access to ground floor suite. Unfortunately the shower was rather dated and quite small, especially for people that are 6 foot and 6 foot plus. Other than that it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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It was cool in Dunedin when we were there, so what we needed was not air conditioning but heating. And the motel had very good heating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Very clean, good location for picking up daughter after uni
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was quoet and clean. Cafe next door is very good. Kitchen was well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a comfortable and well located motel in North Dunedin for any one visiting students in Otago. The staff were pleasant and responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable and everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, comfortable living and bedroom set- up, spacious rooms, high ceilings and lots of light from the big windows
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice, clean, warm, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I highly recommending this property

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely owners, restaurant food is yummy. Walking distance to gardens and all other amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024