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title: "Owens Motel, Dunedin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Owens Motel in Dunedin: rated 8.5 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Motel · ★★★
# Owens Motel

North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand

8.5 ·  Very good 56 reviews ·  #35 #35 of 51 in Dunedin ·  4.0/5 on Google, 154 reviews ·  6.2 Location score
## About Owens Motel

Owens Motel is a motel in North Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 56 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.4 km from the centre of Dunedin. The nearest airport, Dunedin International Airport (DUD), is 25 km away.

- **Type:** Motel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 20

745 George Street Dunedin North [owensmotel.co.nz](http://www.owensmotel.co.nz)

## How Owens Motel scores

Better rated than 28% of hotels in Dunedin

-   Guest rating **8.5**
-   Location **6.2**
-   Facilities **3.3**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **2.1**
-   Public transport **6.5**

Dunedin average

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

154 Google reviews

-   5★33%
-   4★36%
-   3★20%
-   2★8%
-   1★2%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **60**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **26**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dunedin Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">790 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dunedin International Airport (DUD)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">57 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dunedin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Dunedin Museum410 m
-   Butterfly Room Museum420 m
-   Tūhura Otago Museum470 m
-   The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery640 m
-   Olveston Historic Home800 m
-   Cadbury World1.4 km

## Owens Motel: in detail

Owens Motel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by motel. Should you require transportation to or from the airport, motel is able to organize it prior to your arrival date. Shuttle offerings at the motel enhance the ease of discovering Dunedin. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the motel. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the motel's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal luggage is achievable at Owens Motel due to the motel's laundry service ensuring your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The motel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Owens Motel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the motel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. At Owens Motel, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the motel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with daily newspaper, television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. Owens Motel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at motel are always available for your satisfaction. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

### Compare

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## Questions about Owens Motel

### How do guests rate Owens Motel?

Owens Motel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 56 reviews, which is better than 28% of rated hotels in Dunedin.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Owens Motel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Owens Motel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Owens Motel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Owens Motel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dunedin International Airport (DUD), is 25 km away in a straight line.

### Is Owens Motel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Owens Motel have?

Owens Motel has 12 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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