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Sahara Motels

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Otago in Dunedin

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Front of property
Deluxe Double Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily continental breakfast (NZD 18.00 per person)
Standard Room, Non Smoking (Large Ensuite Rooms) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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619 George Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Bedroom Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Family Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom

Basic One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

North Dunedin stay.At this North Dunedin hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Octagon - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 19 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Albany - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Staff Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Patti’s And Cream Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sahara Motels

Hotel near University of Otago in Dunedin
As a guest of Sahara Motels, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Sahara Motels offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 18 for adults and NZD 18 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:30 PM to 7:30 AM

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 18.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sahara Motels to the airport?

Sahara Motels is 18.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sahara Motels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sahara Motels.

How close is Sahara Motels to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (12-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 4.5 mi (9-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sahara Motels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sahara Motels, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 18.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sahara Motels?

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

What time is check-in at Sahara Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Sahara Motels?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sahara Motels have a pool?

Sahara Motels does not have a pool.

Does Sahara Motels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sahara Motels to downtown Dunedin?

Sahara Motels is 0.8 mi away from Dunedin.

Sahara Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 435 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and perfectly formed units.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
stayed here many times over the years
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The area was good and close to town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was so close to all the University Graduation events for our daughter. We appreciated not having to worry about parking and walked to all the events.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean, warm place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Comfortable accommodation for 4 people in a room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time at this establishment. Pleasantly surprised - great value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP, ACACIA GARDENS

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Place has everything to offer. All amenities (microwave, fridge, toaster oven, plates, pans etc.) Easy walk to campus. Management is very nice and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

8/10 Good

Aimee

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

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation with amazing staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Zafirah

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jolene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good off street parking Handy location Friebdly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and handy for us
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Bathroom mirror was too low . Wash sink in Bathroom was too small .Well appointed kitchen Comfortable beds .handy to town .Walkable to most places Easy check in .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Asrul Aziz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In toilet No rubbish bin ,no liquid shampoo and conditioner . No heater in the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms, super friendly and helpful hosts, so convenient to all sorts would book again if back in Dunedin
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked the Sahara as it was a 15min walk to Forsyth Barr stadium. Location, parking and price were the main considerations for our family of 4. Got the feeling Jacinda might have a few of her professional beneficiaries living there?? But thats just an assumption. Otherwise it was clean and served our purpose to see the highlanders
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021