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Owens Motel

Property class: 3.5

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A white car parked near a building with a staircase and a sign indicating a motel.
A row of two-story buildings with red roofs, parked cars, and a street lamp.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a glass door entrance.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window, and a wall-mounted painting.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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745 George Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Otago Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Apartment

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Classic Apartment

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, a red patterned bedspread, two pillows, and two rolled towels.

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and a piece of abstract art on the wall.

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 753 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window, and a wall-mounted painting.

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a window, and a wall art piece.

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Located in North Dunedin within a 5-minute walk of University of Otago, Owens Motel is within a 15-minute stroll of Otago Museum. This 12-room, 3.5-star motel has in-room conveniences like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and coffee makers.
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What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Otago Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Octagon - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Albany - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Owens Motel

Guests staying at Owens Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free motel also has a reception hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is not available.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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
This property enforces quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Owens Dunedin
Owens Motel Dunedin
Owens Motel Motel
Owens Motel Dunedin
Owens Motel Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Owens Motel?

Owens Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Owens Motel?

As of Oct 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Owens Motel on Nov 2, 2026 start from $72, including 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.

What can I see near Owens Motel?

This motel is situated in North Dunedin within a short 7-minute walk of Otago Museum and also 10 minutes on foot from Dunedin Botanic Garden. You'll also find The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall less than a mile away.

Does Owens Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Owens Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Owens Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Owens Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Owens Motel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Owens Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Owens Motel though service animals are welcome.

What is the closest airport to Owens Motel?

The closest major airport to Owens Motel is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), which is 18.7 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Owens Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 352 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, spacious room, close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendly, nice staff, good room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very well kept and clean. Also had laundry facilities, which we needed to use.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasure able stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner, nice motel unit will definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was perfectly placed for the visiting I was doing. Although the room is older it was very comfortable and just what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was good and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful place to stay , very clean and central to restaurants. Owners were amazing !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, can walk to centre of Dunedin and to cafes. Good bed, clean and quiet. Staff were helpful and very friendly. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can,t wait to stay again at this motel on our next trip to Dunedin in a few months
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant welcome and a quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay for business at the Uni
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotlessly clean & very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
dining options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Our room was veru spacious, comfortable and clean. Amazing locations, waking distance to many restaurants and a 24 hrs convenience shop right next to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
good location. pet friendly. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024