Sahara Guesthouse & Motel offers a range of accommodation 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 guesthouse 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 & Guesthouse is just 1 km 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best 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
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Marianne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Rooms great comfortable quiet. Room clean and friendly staff. Unit was well equipped
  • Ruth
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Sahara has been my go-to accommodation for years when I visit Dunedin. This recent visit was excellent as always. The apartment was spacious, warm & clean with great facilities, such as a functioning kitchen. The owners are super friendly &...
  • Helen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Hosts were very accommodating with the parking of our 8mtr truck.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Sahara Motels
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • 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)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • 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
  • Seating 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception 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 has told us they 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

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 supplements may apply.

Visa Eftpos Cash Sahara Motels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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

FAQs about Sahara Motels

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

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

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

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • The prices at Sahara Motels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Sahara Motels include:

      • Apartment
      • Family

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

    • Check-in at Sahara Motels is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.