Alexis Motor Lodge & Motels, Dunedin

Very clean, comfortable, welcoming hotel, right in the university/shopping/dining area. Very friendly and helpful owners and staff. Comfortable beds, pillows, linens. Heated mattress pad on the beds was welcome on a chilly summer evening! Bathrooms large with very effective heater. Bring your own hair conditioner if you want it (or buy some at the chemist or corner shop a block away). Kitchenette equipped with everything I needed for travel breakfast (mini-fridge, kettle, teapot, dishes, and cutlery for yogurt and fruit; two electric burners, but I didn’t use them). I rarely watch TV but happened to be here during the Olympics and it was great to have the sky channels and be able to watch some events. I like this place so much I stayed here twice in one trip. Both rooms were toward the back so minimal road noise; i’m a light sleeper, and it didn’t disturb my sleep at all. I will stay here again when I return, and would recommend it to anyone. It’s not the Ritz, but it’s just right and had everything I needed or wanted. If you have a large vehicle, talk with reception for advice on where to park they have plenty of spaces up a short steep(ish) hill, but also a few around the other side of the building that are flatter and easier to maneuver.

I've stayed at this motel three times over the past year for different occasions, and it's been a consistently good experience. The place is older but very clean and well-maintained. Rooms are well-equipped with everything you need, making it a comfortable and convenient stay. It’s also a great value for the money. The owners are friendly and accommodating, always making you feel welcome. I’ll definitely be coming back.

I have stayed here 4 times, and the new owners have maintained the high standards of the past. The impeccably clean rooms are spacious (ours had a large spa tub) with well-appointed linens and comfortable beds, just about all the Sky channels (including the sports channels), and a kitchen with all the essentials. The location is fantastic, only a few minutes walk from New World and just steps away from countless restaurants and shops. Dunedin’s award winning botanical garden is within walking distance, as is the Saturday Farmers Market. The laundry facilities are a great bonus, as is the reserved parking. There’s no doubt that this is our go-to place in Dunedin.

I arrived on the second day under the new owners, so they are still settling in. Despite this, the service I received was exceptional. The room was spotless and well-maintained. As an older guest, I did have some concerns about the bath spa and shower setup, as well as the steepness of the driveway—these are aspects I might have reconsidered if I had booked directly, but it was arranged through a service. What I absolutely loved was Alexis' central location—perfectly positioned for everything: town, cafes, the university, and more. Highly recommended!

We recently stayed in the Two Bedroom Spa unit. On the first night, the first member had a shower and used the spa bath — there was plenty of hot water at that point. But when the second person went to have a shower shortly after, there was no hot water left at all. I gave the property manager a call, and was told that we had used up too much hot water, and would need to wait until the next morning for it to heat up again. I have to say, we were quite surprised by this. It was never mentioned to us that the hot water supply was limited, and for a unit that accommodates four people, we really didn’t expect to run out of hot water after just one person had a proper bath. It was a cold winter night, and not being able to take a warm shower was quite unpleasant. We were genuinely disappointed, and unfortunately, this has affected how we feel about the stay overall.

Nice clean comfortable motel. Steep driveway though. Central to the hospital and cafes

Clean motel handy to the hospital. Cyril, the host, is top notch. Room was large.

We had a very enjoyable stay at the Alexis. Our room was very comfortable and very well set up and equipped. The location is great and we were made feel very welcome. Our hosts were wonderful, thank you for looking after us. I hope we can return on another trip to New Zealand.