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Alcala Motel

3.0 star property
A comfortable North Dunedin base near University of Otago and The Octagon, where travelers find convenient amenities and helpful local guidance

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Alcala Motel places travelers in North Dunedin, near the University of Otago and The Octagon. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, practical dry cleaning services, and personalized tour assistance from knowledgeable staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alcala Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alcala Motel?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alcala Motel on Jun 1, 2026 start from CA $91, 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.

How much is parking?

Alcala Motel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Alcala Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Alcala Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alcala Motel located?

Located in North Dunedin, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Otago, Otago Museum, and Dunedin Botanic Garden. Olveston and The Octagon are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dunedin Railway Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 352 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with excellent cooking facilities, comfy bed and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff helpful ,clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would look no further for accommodation in Dunedin. Very reasonable price, soft sheets (even my 8 year old commented on how nice the sheets were), soft absorbent towels, warm clean room, hot shower, 24/7 shop over the road, walking distance to main fast food hub on Great King St, and off street parking. Ticks all the boxes for me, thank you Alcala.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff and service :) very old fashioned building but kept really tidy and clean .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean, tidy and comfortable. All appliances worked too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the whole stay was great our host's were helpful and professional. It was warm and very handy to the university and other amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good, comfortable place to stay at reasonable cost
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family enjoyed the location and the comfort of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy, friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location and clean and tidy. An older facility, but a nice feel to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sun Chuan

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

Very enjoyable stay

Very spacious room, well furnished, close to restaurants & university.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family room was ideal with two single beds on the mezzanine level giving space and privacy. The property was in process of renovating and upgrading rooms one by one but ours was more than adequate and the kitchen facility and breakfast bar meant we didn’t have to balance plates on our laps!. The location was ideal with our granddaughter just a 5 minute walk away, and we explored the city on foot. Driving further afield was easy too. The staff were very welcoming and everything was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Excellence

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

A great stay

Very enjoyable, friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tidy, convenient, warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pip

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

Warm , comfortable stay

Great stay, place lovely and warm, old fashioned but clean, friendly staff and great price, would happily stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and quiet room. Parking was at a bit of a premium, but found a space each day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beena

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well positioned with eating places just round the corner. Spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to lots of eating places. Coukd easiky walk to centre of city. Large unit with comfortable bed and good cooking vacilities. Would definitely use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel was very clean, friendly and helpful staff. Only downside was kids running round in upstairs unit very noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
walking distance from all the places that we were interested in plus the staff were helpful in guiding us to other destinations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good location for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Alcala units are rather dated inside, but they are clean, large and comfortable, and staff are very friendly. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great space
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaimin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay with facilities a nomal family needs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023