Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Reservations are not required.

Is breakfast offered at the motel?

Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. Specific breakfast types and costs are not detailed.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. A late check-in fee of NZD 30 applies for arrivals between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is centrally located in Dunedin, just a 5-minute walk from the University of Otago and Otago Museum. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 0.7 miles from Olveston.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

538 Great King Motel

What guests think

At 538 Great King Motel, travelers repeatedly praise spotless, modern rooms, easy onsite parking, and a convenient, walkable North Dunedin location near the university, gardens, and restaurants, with many finding the property quiet and well maintained.

Units offer comfortable beds, practical kitchenettes, underfloor-heated bathrooms, good water pressure, and fast Wi-Fi. Service is widely described as welcoming and helpful, though one guest reported a delayed check-in. A few downsides noted include occasional noise in downstairs units, tight bathroom layouts or limited cooking facilities, and some heating taking time or being noisy. Expect a comfortable, well-located stay in North Dunedin.

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Facilities

Guests consistently appreciate easy onsite parking and the attractive courtyard gardens.

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Murray

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet spot. Lovely gardens. Clean & comfortable. Always our ‘go to’ in Dunedin

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Sarah

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A wonderful place to stay. Clean, comfortable, spacious, easy parking and close to the city centre. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. We will definitely stay here again.

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Winnie Cheuk Wing

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room is clean, no problem with parking and the bed is comfy.

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Rupert

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It has a quiet and very pleasant courtyard garden.

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Konstantinos

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. There was a microwave and sink but did not have a hot plate to cook meals. The gardens were beautiful and serene as was the good car parking facilities.

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Janet

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Efficient friendly check in. Well stocked room. Very clean. Staff helpful. Read the in-house information as it tells you about the underfloor heating in the bathroom.

10

Gary

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The apartment was modern, comfortable and very clean. Kitchen amenities were included for cooking etc. Latest bathroom decor etc. Staff were great and most helpful. Useful parking too. Would most recommend anytime.

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Margaret

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was quiet and had an attractive courtyard garden.

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Jayne

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Elizabeth

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the 538 Great King Motel. It is nicely landscaped and very convenient for walking to most anywhere you want to go.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a standout, with multiple reviews calling rooms spotless, well presented, and meticulously maintained.

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Andrew

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was quoet and clean. Cafe next door is very good. Kitchen was well appointed.

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Shane

10 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The cleanest place I have ever stayed we stayed 4 nights and didn’t want to leave

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Janet

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Efficient friendly check in. Well stocked room. Very clean. Staff helpful. Read the in-house information as it tells you about the underfloor heating in the bathroom.

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Gary

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The apartment was modern, comfortable and very clean. Kitchen amenities were included for cooking etc. Latest bathroom decor etc. Staff were great and most helpful. Useful parking too. Would most recommend anytime.

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Andy

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very welcoming staff. Really clean property. Good range of amenties e.g kitchinette content was good quality and TV with Sky. Beds very comfortable. Great location. Sat nav gets confused regarding location - just put in address not motel name. Clean towels every day.

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Charles

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, new or newly remodeled, spacious

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Jayne

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Megan

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Michael

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and tidy. Hosts very friendly. Would stay again.

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Rohan

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hosts. Clean and tidy. Cannot fault anything. It's just perfect.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, quiet, and comfortable, many with well equipped kitchenettes, underfloor-heated bathrooms, good showers, and fast Wi-Fi. Some guests mentioned noise from upstairs in ground-floor units and tight bathroom layouts or limited cooking options.

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Andrew

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was quoet and clean. Cafe next door is very good. Kitchen was well appointed.

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Fuyuhiko

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

5泊しました。ベッドの具合は良かったです。シャワー水圧も十分。スタジオなのでベッドルームが別ではないので少し落ち着きません。アパートメントより安いのでやむないですが。

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Erica

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

538 Great Kings was a great stay. The location is excellent. The check in was quick and very friendly. Our room was clean and well furnished. WiFi was fast. Overall one of the nicest places we stayed on our visit to New Zealand.

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Konstantinos

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very spacious and clean with a comfortable bed. There was a microwave and sink but did not have a hot plate to cook meals. The gardens were beautiful and serene as was the good car parking facilities.

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Walter

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really the perfect motel. Room is in very good and new condition. Great bedroom and bathroom design. Very simple but thoughtful amenities. Had absolutely everything we needed. Will always stay here when visiting Dunedin. The owners obviously really care about the property and their customers. One of the best places I’ve ever stayed, period.

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Andy

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very welcoming staff. Really clean property. Good range of amenties e.g kitchinette content was good quality and TV with Sky. Beds very comfortable. Great location. Sat nav gets confused regarding location - just put in address not motel name. Clean towels every day.

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Andrea

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a downstairs unit which meant that we could hear everything that was happening upstairs, even just them walking around upstairs was very loud. I think that some noise insulation between the floors should have been added when the property was renovated. Nice new kitchen and bathroom facilities, comfortable beds.

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R wayne

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The space between the shower stall and wall is small. On the wall is a sharp toilet paper holder and sharp towel Rack. toilet fitted in the small space means carefully using toilet or else getting caught on these fixtures. Red soap dish and soap dispenser does not go with grey tiled bathroom. Flimsy bed end tables.

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Charles

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, new or newly remodeled, spacious

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Jo-Ann

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved the motel very clean had a well stocked kitchen area and underfloor heating, the only thing that I could suggest is in the winter when it’s very cold if you turn the heating on the day the people arrive as it took a little time to get the room warm. Other than that I will definitely book the hotel again.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with smooth check-ins; one review noted a wait at reception.

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Michael

15 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room I had was very clean and quiet which I really appreciated. The Manager (Peter) was excellent to deal with making the check-in process so easy.

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H Julia

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Pleasant stay as usual, Thankyou Morag & Pete for your warm hospitality. Best wishes :)

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Janet

4 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking. Efficient friendly check in. Well stocked room. Very clean. Staff helpful. Read the in-house information as it tells you about the underfloor heating in the bathroom.

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Mohamed Rashid

5 Jun 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Excellent Staff…..The best motel in Dunedin

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Megan

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was so nice and accommodating, especially because it took me longer to get from the airport so i was late for check-in. the room was very nice and tidy. overall a very enjoyable and pleasant experience

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Philip

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well presented accommodation, friendly staff and convenient location for local facilities. Confidence in recommending this motel and would use again

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Jane

8 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the renovated room, nice firm bed. Nice plunger coffee. Housekeeping staff are great. Reception may need improving. We arrived 1:40pm ( yes too early ) nobody at reception, when receptionist came 2pm check-in, we are ok with this. Came back 2:30pm, nobody, rang the phone & waited. 15 mins later we walked around the back & found another Receptionist, phone has no batteries. 3pm checked in. Lucky the room is nice. Happy ending.

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Packwood

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable and clean hotel room within a short distance from Otago University. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Jayne

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Cameron

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Duncan - the front desk manager - is brilliant. Super helpful and relaxed

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Location

Convenient, walkable base near Otago University, the botanic gardens, restaurants, the stadium, and the city centre; several reviews said it’s quiet despite being on a main road.

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Nadine

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Schönes neues Motel. Modern eingerichtet. Zur Innenstadt zu Fuß nur ein paar Minuten. Ideal gelegen.

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Jason

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a comfortable and well located motel in North Dunedin for any one visiting students in Otago. The staff were pleasant and responsive

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David

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

we found our stay very comfortable and central to everything

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Sheree

23 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great convenient location and very quiet considering it’s off the main highway

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Pao-Ting

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property is well maintained. Very clean with modern designs. Walkable to restaurants

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Philip

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very well presented accommodation, friendly staff and convenient location for local facilities. Confidence in recommending this motel and would use again

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?

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you’re looking for a cozy, affordable place to stay, I highly recommend this motel! The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the location is very convenient. It’s perfect for a quick overnight stop or a weekend getaway. Plus, the prices are great for what you get. Definitely worth checking out! Plus location is perfect. Close to Otago university and Town center area.

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Packwood

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable and clean hotel room within a short distance from Otago University. Friendly and helpful staff.

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Aimee

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay….very clean and tidy, room was modern and had everything you could need while away from home, close enough to walk to shops in town, the botanic gardens, Forsyth Barr stadium and the university is even closer….would definitely stay again….

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Elizabeth

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the 538 Great King Motel. It is nicely landscaped and very convenient for walking to most anywhere you want to go.

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Dining

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Andrew

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was quoet and clean. Cafe next door is very good. Kitchen was well appointed.

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Leanne

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely owners, restaurant food is yummy. Walking distance to gardens and all other amenities

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Jayne

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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1 $90	2 $97	3 $94	4 $98	5 $95	6 $97	7 $117
8 $100	9 $202	10 $98	11 $202	12 $142	13 $104	14 $117
15 $121	16 $135	17 $137	18	19	20	21 $111
22 $96	23 $109	24 $108	25 $133	26 $107	27 $124	28
29 $89	30 $98

538 Great King Motel

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Large Studio

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