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538 Great King Motel

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Overview of 538 Great King Motel

538 Great King Motel

4 out of 5

4.7/5 Exceptional

Guests rated this property 4.9/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

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

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationUniversity of Otago5 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Octagon18 min walk
  • Popular LocationNew Zealand Sports Hall of Fame19 min walk
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)26 min drive

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About this area

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin, 538 Great King Motel is in the city centre. Otago Museum and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Olveston and First Church of Otago. Dunedin Botanic Garden and Dunedin Railways are also worth visiting.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Otago Museum - 4 min walk
  • University of Otago - 5 min walk
  • Olveston - 13 min walk
  • The Octagon - 18 min walk
  • New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame - 19 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Captain Cook - 5 min walk
  • Fish Hook - 8 min walk
  • Capers - 8 min walk
  • The Fix - 8 min walk
  • Eureka - 9 min walk

About this property

538 Great King Motel

4-star motel, walk to University of Otago
This smoke-free motel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/café and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance. All rooms are individually furnished and feature free WiFi, free wired Internet and free weekday newspapers. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like microwaves and electric kettles.
538 Great King Motel offers 20 forms of accommodation with complimentary newspapers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Dunedin motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out

Safety measures

Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free off-site parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:30 AM on weekends: NZD 12.5-28 for adults and NZD 12.5-28 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Renovated entire property – March 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee (amount varies)
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM)
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between NZD 12.5 and NZD 28 for adults, and NZD 12.5 and NZD 28 for children (approximately)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability, amount varies)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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 cots/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodation in New Zealand. This Motel property has been rated 4 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

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4.7
Exceptional
Rating 5 - Excellent. 116 out of 160 reviews
5 - Excellent 73%
Rating 4 - Good. 40 out of 160 reviews
4 - Good 25%
Rating 3 - Okay. 3 out of 160 reviews
3 - Okay 2%
Rating 2 - Poor. 1 out of 160 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews
1 - Terrible 0%

4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.8/5

Staff & service

4.7/5

Amenities

4.8/5

Property conditions & facilities
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4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good size rooms, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, comfortable and handy to eveything we wanted
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

5/5 Excellent

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely motel, super clean, friendly helpful staff. Great cafe next door.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable spacious and quiet. Nice garden. Close to the University.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and they provided an early check-in. Rooms were modern and clean. Great cafe onsite. Very friendly service as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020