Somehow this place manages to maintain all the fab elements of the old school Kiwi motel experience without feeling dated. Full kitchen (with tonnes of storage), bathroom with actual bath, large living area with two separate bedrooms. Light and airy, but with effective air pump when it was cool. Friendly communication from the team before we arrived, and friendly welcome when we got there - the bickies were appreciated and the local food recommendations were ideal. We only had one night en route north, but would definitely come back as base for a longer stay! Is ideally placed for exploring the Otago peninsula and for visiting around Otepoti Dunedin.

The motel, whilst obviously an older one, was wonderful. Clean, tidy, comfortable, handy location, and great value for money. The towels are phenomenal, pure luxury. The best part though by far, is the amazing hosts. They just took over recently, and if my stay is an example of how they host, they will have a lot of happy guests. After my first night, I didn't have hot water. I emailed early morning at 6.30am, not expecting a reply until a civil hour. 2 minutes later they were at my door apologizing and ready to move me to another unit. There had been an electrical issue which caused the hot water cylinder to turn off. It was amazing. They moved all my possessions for me and settled me into a new unit within minutes and were genuine in their welcoming, friendly, and helpful attitudes. I was thrilled with my stay, would definitely stay again, and would not hesitate in recommending this place and their lovely hosts to anyone.

There wasn't anything I didn't like. My stay was wonderful.

very comfortable room, great to be able to actually cook with a full stove. Looks like the management are doing the place up as all the windows appeared new. Plenty of space. Staff were extremely obliging and friendly. Very quiet, it was really good to be on the edge of the city rather than in the middle of the mayhem. would stay again. A must do is to visit Dunedin Botanic gardens, they are stunning...we spent almost all day there and could have been there longer, which is big considering it was raining all day, the gardens are massive and so beautiful and diverse.

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The owners were very accommodating to us arriving later than anticipated, which we were very grateful for. It is worth noting that their reception closes at 7pm not 8pm, which is mislabeled on the booking confirmation I received. The unit was quiet, Tidy, and clean, great for a one night stay as we passed through

The bathroom and kitchen are tired and dated, with the kitchen being a little less equipped than we expected. But it is all what you'd expect of a budget accommodation

We had no complaints. The unit was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed, including shampoo, comfortable beds and a heat pump. The shower was the best, with almost instant hot water and a good shower head. The oven was new and we had a great TV. The hosts and staff were helpful and obliging and they served the greatest breakfast on order. The proximity to everywhere was very good too.

There is not a single thing I could say we didn't like.

Bed and room very comfortable. The host, Debbie was so kind and helpful. She does all the services with a great attitude and was so very wonderful. She loaned me a casserole dish even. The room actually had an oven which was so exciting I had to cook. Everything was so clean. Room was quiet.

The wifi needs improvement. Would be best to put different rooms on individual servers so as not to crowd out people. Even if you put 3 or 4 rooms per server would greatly improve reception. Also password should be more complicated so as not to expose people to hackers as easily.

In summary, our time at Beach Lodge Motel was nothing short of magical. The combination of its idyllic location, superb facilities, and exceptional service made it a stay to remember. Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or simply a chance to soak up the beauty of South Dunedin, I wholeheartedly recommend Beach Lodge Motel as the ultimate destination for your next getaway. If you're looking for a slice of coastal paradise in South Dunedin, look no further than Beach Lodge Motel. Trust me, you won't be disappointed and Debbie our host, was just WONDERFUL!

The room was bright, spacious and well-equipped. We particularly liked to beds which were hard but not too much. The heat pumps worked very well. It was quite cold but the room was heated quite rapidly. The location was also very good for visiting the peninsula. We also appreciated that we were informed in advance that paying with credit card would cost 3% extra.

Just minor things. The parking space was rather small. (It didn't bother us because there were few guests at the time.) There also were very few restaurants nearby.

Very good location, just off the main beach area. very clean, warm and comfortable. very good cooking facilities and car parking outside each unit. Check-in was relaxed. the staff are very friendly and helpful, Bella the manager is an incredible lady who can offer a lot of advice on where to go and how to do it in Dunedin and southern NZ.. Beach Lodge, Bella, can organise bike hire for guests and in future will have bikes available on site for hire. highest recommendations from me to anyone to stay at this motel

Absolutely nothing to dislike about Beach Lodge Motel

Sufficient space for the number of people it caters for. Comfortable bed and chairs. The quiet location of our unit in the complex.

Parking had to be juggled because cars are bigger than the space originally allocated. This meant unloading as close as possible then parking elsewhere for the unit we had. Not a deal breaker just inconvenient- especially when raining.