Alcala Motel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Studio | Private kitchenette
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
704 George Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • University of Otago
    4 min walk
  • Otago Museum
    7 min walk
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden
    9 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    26 min drive

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Apartment

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Studio, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Studio

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Dunedin

With a stay at Alcala Motel in Dunedin (North Dunedin), you'll be a 4-minute walk from University of Otago and 7 minutes by foot from Otago Museum. .This eco-certified motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Olveston.

What's nearby

  • University of Otago - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • The Octagon - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 2 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eureka Bar & Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Squid - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ombrellos Cafe & Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Alcala Motel

Eco-certified motel in Dunedin
Alcala Motel offers 23 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

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

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

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 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.

Property is also known as

Econo Alcala
Econo Alcala Dunedin
Econo Lodge Alcala
Econo Lodge Alcala Dunedin
Alcala Motel Dunedin
Alcala Motel
Alcala Dunedin
Alcala Motel Motel
Alcala Motel Dunedin
Alcala Motel Motel Dunedin

Alcala Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 272 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 272 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Excellence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay
Very enjoyable, friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable place with the family. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lots of room and a great kitchen area. Friendly host and great security. I arrived late in the day, so it would have been nice to have the door and windows closed earlier, as it made for a cool night. The shower was poor pressure, but I didn't get a chance to check this with the owner - there may have been an issue. Otherwise, comfortable, good sleeps, easy week!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jinu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rico

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time here, will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Kesia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Alcala Motel is a pleasant experience, particularly for those visiting Toroa College. Its convenient location, comfortable rooms, and friendly service make it a top choice for both short and extended stays. Whether you're a parent visiting a student at Toroa College, attending a college event, or just exploring the area, Alcala Motel provides everything you need for a comfortable and hassle-free stay. The 24-hour dairy across the street has all the tastiest pastries that is always there for your hunger any time of the day/night.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very large rooms. Hosts very helpful and flexible.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds.very warm welcome from the host..lovely clean & spacious unit. A beautiful large bow made from our towels lay in base of shower.. Highly recommend..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic but thats where anything good i have to say ends. Very dated property and im sure the stairs in the unit are unsafe. Not only are they narrow and oddly shaped they are very unstable feeling. Beds were uncomfortable, shower and kitchen had the basics however was damaged and dated, mold on the shower curtain and a poorly repaired light. Also no heating on fan in there. Not to mention the poor shower pressure. The owner seemed to have taken up quite a few parks in the limited car park.The list of cons definitely out weigh the pros. For the price point its very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

MARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I arrived at the motel earlier than the check in time, they had a room available for me., even after the staff were all busy that morning after a huge number of guests were checking out.. On one occasion I couldn't open my room door but one of the staff immediately came to my rescue. Staff are fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great stopover for a few days. Good location, everything you need. I enjoyed the morning paper. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryll

Jug lid broken, was broken last time we stayed last year. (Same unit)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Vicky, ChCh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great size for the 5 of us, nice and clean and handy stroll into town. The internal staircase is realy steep ( fine if you are fit and able) which we all were. Really awesome tudor style place great for the $$$
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay Clean and quiet.But not enough parking space when full.Had to park on road overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an older person, with arthritic knees, found stepping into the high sided shrub a bit of a challenge. Otherwise found the unit very acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good deal. Walking distance to the city center and railway station. Full kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a warm welcome and the lovely 6 days we had with you. Special mention to the fantastic cleaning team. Beautiful clean tidy units. Nothing was a problem. We will be travelling south a few more times with our girl being at uni. So see you again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stairs in the unit were too steep for older people. Toilet brush was disgusting had not been cleaned for a long time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024