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Commodore Motels

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to University of Otago

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Hallway
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Exterior
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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932 Cumberland Street North, Dunedin, Otago, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite | Living area

Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Dunedin

Commodore Motels puts you in the heart of Dunedin, steps from Dunedin Botanic Garden and within a 10-minute stroll of University of Otago. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and express check-out. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class North Dunedin motel include Otago Museum and Olveston.
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What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Café Albany - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Night 'n Day - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ombrellos - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Commodore Motels

Motel with free parking, 5-minute walk to University of Otago
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Commodore Motels. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Dunedin motel.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Commodore Motels offers 35 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per stay

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 13 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in.

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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Commodore Motels?

Commodore Motels offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Commodore Motels?

Yep, Commodore Motels has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Commodore Motels?

The closest beach to Commodore Motels is St. Clair Beach (5.6 km).

Is Commodore Motels family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Commodore Motels is a hit with families.

Does Commodore Motels serve breakfast?

You bet, breakfast is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Commodore Motels?

No, Commodore Motels does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Commodore Motels?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Commodore Motels?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Commodore Motels Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Commodore Motel Impeccably clean, quiet, and ideally located with easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. The staff were professional and welcoming. We were thoroughly satisfied with our stay and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doru

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Nice friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accomodation. Comfy bed. Very clean. Easy to walk to Botanic Gardens. Very helpful staff. Would definitely stay again when in Dunedin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. Owners were accomodating of our late arrival. Rooms were spacious and well suited to our family of 4. For us, easy walking distance to University, and Forsyth Barr stadium was walkable too. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close the town, clean, tidy with comfy bed & good shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson, Pender Island

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to the Botanical Gardens and to groceries. Lovely staff. Excellent beds, pillows and bed linens. Very nice to have the seperate lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very comfortable and well laid out unit. Full Sky TV would have been a bonus
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quentin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely be back. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great the staff were very friendly and accommodating even helped with allowing an extra guest for a night. The neighbours can be a bit loud with there music but this is to be expected being by student accommodation and coming down at the start of o week but they would settle down by the start of noise control cerfew which was great but tolerated will definitely stay again when next down
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ensured we had locked our doors as an empty bottle of alcohol and cigarette butts outside room we were on 2nd level & being non smokers & drinker was a bit eerie. Service facilities excellent. Safe area was a blessing and hosts and staff very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Commodore was easy to find and a great place to stay. The bed was comfortable, shower great and easy walking distance to the rugby. We would definately stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close enough to walk for food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is normal !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jayden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short stay and didn't spend a lot of time in the room so was fit for purpose. Clean and tidy, had a unit separate to the motel complex.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Euan, Irvine

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beaches were within minutes of this hotel. We even were able to walk to a restaurant for supper. Vikki was very very accommodating with whatever questions we had. Very informative. We stayed two nights and so glad we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

RANDALL

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facilities and management very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying in our unit, it's clean, fully furnished, walkable to all stores like New World, Countdown, coffee shops and University . Great place to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, everything you need, very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well presented older property which has received some recent upgrades. Extremely comfortable and close to several dining options. Well worth consideration if you are after value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022