Owens Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near University of Otago

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Exterior
Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Classic Apartment | Food and drink
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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745 George Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Apartment

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

North Dunedin stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this North Dunedin motel, you'll find University of Otago and Otago Museum. Dunedin Botanic Garden and Olveston are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Octagon - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.2 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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Staff Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Patti’s And Cream Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Owens Motel

3.5-star motel near University of Otago
As a guest of Owens Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Dunedin motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Owens Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers.

This Dunedin motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children
  • Pet fee: NZD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Owens Motel to the airport?

Owens Motel is 18.7 mi (26-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Owens Motel?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Owens Motel on Nov 4, 2025 start from $69.7, 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.

Does Owens Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Owens Motel.

How close is Owens Motel to the beach?

This motel is 4 mi (14-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 4.7 mi (9-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Owens Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Owens Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 12 for adults and NZD 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Owens Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Grand Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Owens Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Owens Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Owens Motel have a pool?

Owens Motel does not have a pool.

Does Owens Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Owens Motel to downtown Dunedin?

Owens Motel is 0.9 mi away from Dunedin.