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About the Hotel

538 Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

Accommodation Options

538 Great King Motel offers studios, one-bedroom suites, and a two-bedroom penthouse apartment. Units include kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, and benchtop hobs. Bathrooms feature underfloor heating and glass showers. All accommodations have flat-screen TVs with 50+ SKY channels and free unlimited WiFi. Some units provide wheelchair accessibility with wet-area showers, shower seats, and handrails.

Onsite Dining

Oaken Café in the carpark serves breakfast, lunch, and coffee. Buddha Stix, a Thai restaurant with a separate George Street entrance, offers fully licensed dining on the same property.

Location & Access

Located in North Dunedin adjacent to the University of Otago. A short walk to Dunedin Public Hospital, Otago Museum, and the city center. Free off-street parking available. The property features a 60-year-old garden recognized as a 'Garden of International Significance' by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.

Guest Services

Daily housekeeping service for stays longer than one night. Coin-operated laundry facilities available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Same-day dry cleaning service through local provider. Elevator access to upper levels. Breakfast delivery available with orders placed by 7:30 PM for next morning service.

Local Attractions

3-5 minute walk to Otago Museum with its Science Centre and Butterfly Rainforest. Nearby destinations include Dunedin Botanic Garden (1 km), The Octagon (1.5 km), and Baldwin Street (2.5 km). Close to events like the Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, Thieves Alley Market Day, and Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Compact Studio

2 persons

20 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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King Studio

2 persons

34 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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One-Bedroom Apartment

2 persons

40 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Large One-Bedroom Apartment

2 persons

50 m²

2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Dunedin 1.9 km

Airports

Dunedin (DUD) 30.5 km

Train

Taieri Gorge Railway 1.1 km

Dunedin Railway Station 1.4 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Valet parking
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Mirror
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

538 Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

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538 Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 9016

City landmarks

Museum

Otago Museum

1.0 km

Garden

Dunedin Botanic Garden

1.0 km

Museum

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

2.2 km

Landmark

Baldwin Street

2.4 km

Landmark

Olveston Historic Home

960 m

Square

The Octagon

1.7 km

Landmark

Dunedin Railways

2.2 km

Gallery

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

1.7 km

Stadium

Forsyth Barr Stadium

1.8 km

Church

St Paul's Anglican Cathedral

1.8 km

University

University of Otago

960 m

Garden

Dunedin Chinese Garden

2.1 km

Public Building

Dunedin Town Hall

1.7 km

Church

Knox Church

790 m

Museum

The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

800 m

Garden

Woodhaugh Gardens

740 m

Landmark

Robert Burns Statue

1.7 km

Landmark

University Oval

1.1 km

Landmark

Otago Polytechnic

1.3 km

Theatre

The Regent Theatre

1.8 km

Casino

Grand Casino Dunedin

1.9 km

Landmark

Otago Business Park

1.1 km

Church

First Church of Otago

2.0 km

Library

Dunedin City Library

1.6 km

Landmark

Hydroslide

1.7 km

Forest

Discovery World Tropical Forest

830 m

Landmark

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

2.2 km

Landmark

Dunedin Law Courts

2.0 km

Landmark

Geology Museum

770 m

Church

St Joseph's Cathedral School

2.1 km

Nearby

Museum

Otago Museum

290 m

University

University of Otago

390 m

Church

Knox Church

570 m

Museum

The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery

600 m

Forest

Discovery World Tropical Forest

410 m

Restaurants

Oaken

470 m

538A Great King Street

Artisan French Pastries

170 m

16/211 George St Wall Street Mall

The Museum Cafe

980 m

419 Great King St

Lone Star Cafe & Bar

780 m

484 George Street

Hell Pizza

310 m

703 Great King Street

Captain Cook Tavern

830 m

354 Great King Street Captain Cook Tavern

The Green Acorn Cafe

790 m

72 Albany Street

The Baaa Sports Bar and Cafe

360 m

746 Great King Street

The Lead Balloon

750 m

20 Malcolm Street

Buster Greens Food Room

820 m

466 George Street

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538 GREAT KING MOTEL, Dunedin – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Accommodation Options

Onsite Dining

Location & Access

Guest Services

Local Attractions

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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