Sahara Guest house & Motel offers a range of accommodations in Dunedin, from rooms with shared bathroom facilities to deluxe self-contained studios. There is a shared lounge area with 50 cable channels, tea-making facilities, a toaster and microwave. The guest house offers a choice of bedrooms with private or shared bathroom facilities. Basic and family apartments are located behind the property. Continental breakfast is available for an additional charge. Sahara Motel & Guest house is just 0.6 mi from central Dunedin, and 5 minutes' walk from the University of Otago. Dunedin Airport is a 35-minute drive away. The property also offers a guest laundry and some rooms are pet-friendly, please ring for details. Free WiFi in all rooms and free on-site parking are provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Dunedin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dianne
    Australia Australia
    Warm, clean, central. Great value. Julie was great- she let us change to a downstairs studio unit for very, very little extra cost
  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    Great hotel. Friendly staff, clean room with fully equipped kitchen, comfy bed, fast wifi and walking distance to restaurants. Very good value for the money.
  • Lyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location of the Sahara was easy to get to. It was perfect for accessing the Conference we attended. The staff are so helpful and friendly. Very good parking and access.

Area info

Amenities of Sahara Motels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
Sahara Motels takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaEftposCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Sahara Motels of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Sahara Motels

  • Guests staying at Sahara Motels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Yes, Sahara Motels is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Sahara Motels is 0.8 miles from the center of Dunedin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Sahara Motels is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Sahara Motels offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Sahara Motels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Sahara Motels include:

      • Apartment
      • Family