Amross Motel  

In the heart of Dunedin on central George Street, steps from the University of Otago and a short stroll to Otago Museum, the Octagon and Dunedin Botanic Garden. This eco-certified, smoke-free motel makes a compact base for exploring Olveston, the Hocken Library and nearby trails.

Big, sunny north-facing rooms feel tidy and comfortable with pillowtop beds and in-room kitchens or cooking facilities. Expect 50-inch smart TVs with Netflix, complimentary newspapers, desks and options like spa baths in some units for a little extra comfort.

Fast wired and wireless internet, free self parking and a computer station keep things effortless. Extras include room service, laundry/dry cleaning, an on-site spa center, nearby boat tours and hiking/biking trails, plus an optional roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet and a lobby computer station make remote work or quick catch-ups easy.

There’s an on-site restaurant a few steps away and continental breakfast is available daily for a fee. Rooms also include coffee/tea makers and you’re a short walk from Dunedin’s contemporary restaurant scene.