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Owens Motel

3.5 star property
3.5-star motel near University of Otago

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Classic Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Apartment

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

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

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Studio | Living area | TV

Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

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).
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • The Octagon - 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

  • ‪Eureka Bar & Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Squid - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ombrellos Cafe & Bar - ‬11 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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 are welcome and stay free

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
  • 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.

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.

Owens Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 334 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I’ve stayed at this motel as they are pet friendly. Very comfortable and clean with some little extras not found in other motels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellence service our unit was cleaned to a high standard
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
While property a bit dated the owner was very friendly and helpful and all the important room features we value were provided - clean, comfy bed, good pressure shower, separate bedroom, clean functional kitchen area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tinto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, and the location is close to Central Dunedin making getting around the inner city very easy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy and conveniently situated. Good sized and reasonably equipped kitchen dining area. We liked the entrance hall as this made bedrooms more private.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was wonderful - comfortable and beautifully made up. Everything else average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

J

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

kirk

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable within easy assessability to CBD
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great property. Very clean. Great price for what is a small apartment rather than a motel room. If you are on the lower floor, expect to hear every footstep from above.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L Odom

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marylyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice affordable motel within walking distance to central Dunedin. Very clean & the owners are absolutely lovely. This motel is not over fancy but has everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pretty sick on my last day and even though I stayed over my check out time there was no problems. Really friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hoa

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
good location. pet friendly. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation. Would definitely recommend. Many thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were so kind and nice! Place was very clean and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023