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Sahara Motels

Property class: 2.5
Travelers can use convenient laundry facilities at this North Dunedin spot while exploring attractions or getting tips from the helpful concierge.

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Sahara Motels sits in North Dunedin, offering easy access to University of Otago and The Octagon. Guests can handle laundry needs on-site, connect with free in-room WiFi, and store luggage safely while exploring the area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥11,297
￥13,062 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 15 - Aug 16

Room options

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A room with a black leather sofa, two single beds with patterned bedding, a wooden nightstand, a small wooden table, and a television mounted on the wall.

1 Bedroom Family Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a TV.

Basic One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

North Dunedin, a neighborhood in Dunedin, is home to Sahara Motels. Olveston and Dunedin Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Otago Museum and Dunedin Botanic Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Forsyth Barr Stadium or Edgar Centre. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
Map
9016, Dunedin, 619 George Street

What's nearby

  • A large tree in front of a historic building with a clock tower.
    University of Otago
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Otago Museum building with a sign for the Bugs exhibition.
    Otago Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A pink bottlebrush flower amidst green foliage.
    Dunedin Botanic Garden
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A statue of a man in a suit, a large church with twin spires, and a clock tower.
    The Octagon
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.
    Dunedin Town Hall
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Hell Pizza
    7 min walk
  • RE:BURGER
    4 min walk
  • St David Cafe
    7 min walk
  • The Good Earth Cafe
    5 min walk
  • Ombrellos
    8 min walk

About this property

Sahara Motels

  • Hotel located in North Dunedin
  • Sahara Motels provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
    • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Sahara Motels include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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 self 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and NZD 18.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sahara Motels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sahara Motels?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sahara Motels on Aug 15, 2026 start from ￥11,297, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sahara Motels?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sahara Motels?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Sahara Motels located?

Located in North Dunedin, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Otago and Otago Museum. Dunedin Botanic Garden and Olveston are also within 15 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 19 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

Sahara Motels Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 439 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly responsive staff, very friendly. Great room, comfy bed, brilliant location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay. heated room on arrival too. wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The area was good and close to town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good area. Room clean and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

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

8/10 Good

Zafirah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jolene

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

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

10/10 Excellent

bill

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Asrul Aziz

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, parking, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
청결함. 친절함. 편리함. 특히, 다양한 주방 도구들 비치됨. 추운 밤에 따뜻한 전기요가 있어서 따뜻한 잠을 잤음.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Roger

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