Title: Sahara Motels Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sahara Motels Hotel with free parking, steps from University of Otago ![Deluxe Queen Studio | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626826/fe60b10a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626826/3ecf40f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626826/8ab2f0cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626826/12b4ecce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626826/63c3f68c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - Breakfast available - Laundry - Parking included - Free WiFi £72 includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 22 - Sept 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-22&endDate=2025-09-23&selected=9626826&PinnedHotelID=9626826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-22&endDate=2025-09-23&selected=9626826&PinnedHotelID=9626826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 23 - Sept 24](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-23&endDate=2025-09-24&selected=9626826&PinnedHotelID=9626826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-23&endDate=2025-09-24&selected=9626826&PinnedHotelID=9626826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=9626826&PinnedHotelID=9626826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=9626826&PinnedHotelID=9626826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Oct 3 - Oct 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=9626826&PinnedHotelID=9626826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=9626826&PinnedHotelID=9626826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![Basic One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626826/39f39a1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic One-Bedroom Apartment with Private Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Electric kettle Digital channels Daily housekeeping - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed ![1 Bedroom Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626900/9626826/fc7d7cfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 1 Bedroom Family Apartment 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Heating Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Electric kettle Digital channels Daily housekeeping - 409 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDunedin-Hotels-Sahara-Motels.h9626826.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDunedin-Hotels-Sahara-Motels.h9626826.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-45.86377%2C170.50938&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KQ7tGC0c7g_4wF9x0tTALWro6mw=) 619 George Street, Dunedin, 9016 #### What's nearby - University of Otago - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Dunedin Botanic Garden - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - The Octagon - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Speight's Brewery - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Dunedin Railway Station - 19 min walk - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Café Albany - ‬5 min walk - ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬5 min walk - ‪Staff Club - ‬6 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Patti’s And Cream Diner - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Sahara Motels Hotel near University of Otago 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 property - Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and concierge services Room features All guest rooms at Sahara Motels offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Other 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free uncovered self parking on site - Limited on-site 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 lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## 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 and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 18.00 for adults and from 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system. ### Property is also known as Sahara Guesthouse Motel Deluxe Studios Dunedin Sahara Guesthouse Motel Deluxe Studios Sahara Guesthouse Deluxe Studios Dunedin Sahara Guesthouse Deluxe Studios Sahara Guesthouse Motel Deluxe Studios Dunedin Sahara Guesthouse Motel Deluxe Studios Sahara Guesthouse Deluxe Studios Dunedin Sahara Guesthouse Deluxe Studios Hotel Sahara Guesthouse, Motel & Deluxe Studios Dunedin Dunedin Sahara Guesthouse, Motel & Deluxe Studios Hotel Hotel Sahara Guesthouse, Motel & Deluxe Studios Sahara Guesthouse, Motel & Deluxe Studios Dunedin Sahara Deluxe Studios Dunedin Sahara Motels Hotel Sahara Motels Dunedin Sahara Motels Hotel Dunedin Sahara Guesthouse Motel Deluxe Studios ## 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 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sahara Motels on 23 Oct 2025 start from £72.15, including 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunedin-Hotels-Sahara-Motels.h9626826.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Sahara Motels? > 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? > Checkout 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sahara Motels Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 164 8 - Good 185 6 - Okay 62 4 - Poor 18 2 - Terrible 5 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.4/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 7.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken 17 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities stayed here many times over the years ##### Ken Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracey 14 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities The area was good and close to town ##### Tracey Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicola 12 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great, clean, warm place ##### Nicola Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippa 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great accommodation with amazing staff. Highly recommend ##### Philippa Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jolene 7 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Good off street parking Handy location Friebdly staff ##### Jolene Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable Comfortable accommodation for 4 people in a room. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Small and perfectly formed units. ##### Tania Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Zafirah 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff and clean apartment. ##### Zafirah Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bill 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice and handy for us ##### bill Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Melissa 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 👍 ##### Melissa Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunil 27 Nov 2023 Place has everything to offer. All amenities (microwave, fridge, toaster oven, plates, pans etc.) Easy walk to campus. Management is very nice and friendly. ##### Sunil Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce 16 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities First time at this establishment. Pleasantly surprised - great value. ##### Joyce Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 13 May 2024 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. ##### Chris Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### vaughan 7 Apr 2023 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 . ##### vaughan Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Carol Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Sandra Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 21 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Lisa Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PHILIP 8 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### PHILIP Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Bryan 3 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Bryan Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Aimee 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Aimee Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ?? 28 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 청결함. 친절함. 편리함. 특히, 다양한 주방 도구들 비치됨. 추운 밤에 따뜻한 전기요가 있어서 따뜻한 잠을 잤음. ##### ?? ### 6/10 Okay #### Asrul Aziz 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities In toilet No rubbish bin ,no liquid shampoo and conditioner . No heater in the room ##### Asrul Aziz Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen 11 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff. Great location ##### Helen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property was fine ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle 23 Jul 2021 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 ##### Michelle Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Casa sull'Albero](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malgrate-Hotels-Casa-SullAlbero.h5938701.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in Kingston Upon Thames](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Upon-Thames-Hotels-Hotel-With-Parking.0-0-d4380-thotelwithparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Ardnamurchan Peninsula](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Ardnamurchan-Peninsula-Hotels.s50-0-d6179260.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Oasis Studios](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malia-Hotels-Oasis-Studios.h44266347.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Clearwater Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clearwater-Beach-Hotels.d10759.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Queenstown-Central.h37408030.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Ko Phi Phi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ko-Phi-Phi-Hotels.d9409.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kinshasa-Hotels-Pullman-Kinshasa-Grand-Hotel.h9517013.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Queenstown Lakeside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Queenstown-Hotels-Novotel-Queenstown-Lakeside.h911529.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Downtown Eugene](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Eugene-Eugene-Hotels.0-n6169758-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Antalya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Antalya-Hotels.d481.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Aonang Fiore Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krabi-Hotels-Aonang-Fiore-Resort.h14755277.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Phagwara](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Phagwara-Hotels.d6123739.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Puerto Banús](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Banus-Marbella-Hotels.0-n6340475-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Houblon Arms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grantham-Hotels-The-Houblon-Arms.h31886038.Hotel-Information) > > [Colonna Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rome-Hotels-Colonna-Palace-Hotel.h26039.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel & Spa Sun Palace Albir](https://www.expedia.co.uk/LAlfas-Del-Pi-Hotels-Hotel-Spa-Sun-Palace-Albir.h2135045.Hotel-Information) > > [Apex City of Bath Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bath-Hotels-Apex-City-Of-Bath-Hotel.h16474486.Hotel-Information) > > [APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tokyo-Hotels-APA-Hotel-Shinjuku-Kabukicho-Tower.h11598047.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Enfidha (NBE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/nbe/manchester-to-enfidha) > > [Flights from Luton (LTN) to Zürich (ZRH)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ltn/zrh/london-to-zurich) > > [Flights from Leeds (LBA) to Brussels (BRU)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lba/bru/leeds-to-brussels) ### Cars > [Car hire in United States of America](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-United-States-Of-America.d201.Car-Hire-Destinations) ### Packages > [Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lynton-And-Lymouth-Cliff-Railway-Lynmouth.d6160810.Attraction) > > [Windward Islands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windward-Islands-Caribbean.d553248635976409626.Attraction) > > [Galeries Lafayette](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Galeries-Lafayette-9th-Arrondissement.d6145095.Attraction) > > [Mali Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mali.d110.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Bellagio Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bellagio.d6023808.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Historic Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Montpellier-Historic-Centre.dx6223064) > > [Visit Tweedmouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tweedmouth.dx6341495)