Water Garden
Water Garden, Brook Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9010, New Zealand- Attraction
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About this hotel
Stunning Views of Dunedin Botanical Gardens
Experience the beauty of Dunedin from the comfort of your room at Commodore Motel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking, and cozy living areas in all rooms.
Fully-Equipped Studios and Apartments
Cook your favorite meals in the kitchen or kitchenette provided in each room. Relax with satellite TV and unwind in a private bathroom after a day of exploration.
Convenient Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Take advantage of the BBQ area, guest laundry, and DVD library during your stay. Let us take care of your needs with our dry cleaning service.
Book now to indulge in comfort and convenience at Commodore Motel.
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Important Information
Please let Commodore Motel know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
01:30 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Business center
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Golf course
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Dry cleaning
Packed lunches
Babysitting/child services
Private parking
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Grocery deliveries
Wheelchair accessible
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Toilet with grab rails
Lower bathroom sink
Strollers
Shuttle service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Contactless check-in/check-out
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Key access
Process in place to check health of guests
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Room Types
Studio Suite
Up to 3 guestsKing bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - LCD television, cable channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVTelephoneHair dryerKitchenetteMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskDVD playerMicrowaveDishwasherPrivate bathroomHeatingStovetop
One-Bedroom Apartment
Up to 4 guests48 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Offering an open-plan kitchen with a stove top, and a living room area.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
48 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaDVD playerToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingAdditional toiletInterconnected room(s) available
Studio
Up to 2 guests16 sqmExtra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
This room has no capacity for extra bedding.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaDVD playerToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingAdditional toilet
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Up to 5 guests60 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Features a spacious living area, a bathroom and a full kitchen.
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
60 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorSeating AreaDVD playerToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingKitchenAdditional toiletInterconnected room(s) available
Suite
Up to 3 guests30 sqmTwin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Offering a large living area with a DVD player and an open-plan kitchen area.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVHair dryerKitchenetteRadioMini-fridgeRefrigeratorDeskSeating AreaDVD playerCD playerToiletMicrowaveDishwasherPrivate bathroom
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Guest reviews(273 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed May 31, 2026With arriving after office was closed, the key was left for us and the room was toasty warm. Great that we didn’t have to lug our gear upstairs, as they gave us a downstairs room, as requested . Very nice and obliging when talking to them , when I rang to say our arrival was going to be later than originally planned.
We were very happy, had no complaints
9/10
Reviewed May 12, 2026We have stayed at this property before and worked well for us
nothing
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026Location to the university
8/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2026Close to where I wanted to be.
There’s nothing not to like about.
10/10
Reviewed Apr 2, 2026Location was great, close to the lower Botanical Gargens entrance and short walk to University grounds.
Nothing at all. Great room, spacious and spotless, reat location
8/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026Het was een zeer goed uitgeruste suite die wij hadden en aan alles was gedacht.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Manager was very accommodating & went above & beyond by providing transportation to the hospital.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026The family owners were exceptionally accommodating & careing in our given circumstances and they went above & beyond to ensure our stay was easy, enjoyable and peaceful & exactly what we needed.
Nothing
5/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2026Car was right at the apartment door
Easy to find
9/10
Reviewed Nov 18, 2025Private room
Noise from.laundry out of hours. The fridge didn't go well
10/10
Reviewed Nov 13, 2025Excellent stay nothing at all to fault ....
8/10
Reviewed Nov 10, 2025Location was good, comfortable stay overall
Check in on sunday was a problem. We arrived late, and but for a chance encounter with n off duty employee, we may not have gotten our rooms.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 10, 2025Comfy Bed, plenty of room and spotlessly clean
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Nov 9, 2025Super friendly. Very helpful. Very quiet. Very comfy.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 31, 2025Great location to supermarket, gardens and my daughter’s halls of residence.
9/10
Reviewed Oct 20, 2025Clean and tidy. Upgraded my room when I couldn’t have the studio I requested on booking.
Busy road
9/10
Reviewed Jul 9, 2025Fairly short drive to the city, good size rooms, clean, friendly and helpful staff, good for kids.
Carpark was not large enough for the amount of guests at the hotel.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2025Excellent stay at Commodore Motel Impeccably clean, quiet, and ideally located with easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. The staff were professional and welcoming. We were thoroughly satisfied with our stay and would not hesitate to return.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 20, 2025Nice friendly staff
8/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2025Good location, close to stadium and restaurants. Clean and tidy accommodation.
10/10
Reviewed May 26, 2025Lovely accomodation. Comfy bed. Very clean. Easy to walk to Botanic Gardens. Very helpful staff. Would definitely stay again when in Dunedin.
8/10
Reviewed May 23, 2025Was very clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed and staff very good.
Access from a busy road so it was noisy at times
10/10
Reviewed May 22, 2025Being on the main road, we thought it may be a bit loud but the room was surprisingly quiet. We were kindly upgraded to a very spacious room with parking right outside our door. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was the most powerful so far on our journey
10/10
Reviewed May 12, 2025We had a great stay. Owners were accomodating of our late arrival. Rooms were spacious and well suited to our family of 4. For us, easy walking distance to University, and Forsyth Barr stadium was walkable too. Would stay again.
8/10
Reviewed May 6, 2025Great location. Very clean and tidy. Staff were very helpful. Recommend.
9/10
Reviewed May 6, 2025Spacious studio unit Very friendly and helpful staff Well equipped kitchenette Lots of parking
You could hear other guests through walls but was quiet after 10pm, so no issue.
10/10
Reviewed May 5, 2025extra help with a few requests.
9/10
Reviewed May 5, 2025would definitely stay here again
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2025Close the town, clean, tidy with comfy bed & good shower.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2025Great location for us (visiting a student in uni halls). Warm comfortable and clean. Much larger than I expected. Very quiet. Would book again
10/10
Reviewed Mar 22, 2025Great location and wonderful staff
9/10
Reviewed Mar 20, 2025Very comfortable room with a kitchenette. Clean
N/A
8/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2025The staff were fabulous at a very bad time for me, it made a huge difference.
Only coment would be no cups and plates for visitors, a bit embarrassing as we would return from hospital and being under stress need a strong cup of coffee to help relax us,. Taking turns with 3 cups a time was not on for such a well run mote.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 5, 2025Clean, comfortable. Unit had a full kitchen. Super friendly staff.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 3, 2025Staff were incredibly friendly and kind. They helped with our laundry and went above and beyond. A big fat thank you.
Nothing
7/10
Reviewed Feb 27, 2025The owners were very welcoming and allowed me to check in early which I really appreciated. The place was clean, comfortable, and was in a great location.
Our room had a smell, unsure whether it was fresh paint or the carpets needing cleaning which was quite strong. I purchased an air freshener which helped clear it within 24 hours.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2025Great location. Walkable to the Botanical Gardens and to groceries. Lovely staff. Excellent beds, pillows and bed linens. Very nice to have the seperate lounge.
8/10
Reviewed Feb 22, 2025very comfortable and well laid out unit. Full Sky TV would have been a bonus
10/10
Reviewed Feb 17, 2025Our stay was great the staff were very friendly and accommodating even helped with allowing an extra guest for a night. The neighbours can be a bit loud with there music but this is to be expected being by student accommodation and coming down at the start of o week but they would settle down by the start of noise control cerfew which was great but tolerated will definitely stay again when next down
10/10
Reviewed Feb 17, 2025Will definitely be back. Loved it!
10/10
Reviewed Feb 16, 2025Ensured we had locked our doors as an empty bottle of alcohol and cigarette butts outside room we were on 2nd level & being non smokers & drinker was a bit eerie. Service facilities excellent. Safe area was a blessing and hosts and staff very accommodating.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 7, 2025Great location for settling children into university. Close to amenities, campus, and main city areas. Room (studio) was spacious, well equipped, and clean. Shower was amazing, bed comfortable, room quiet.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 1, 2025G8 location Friendly staff.Very Helpful
8/10
Reviewed Dec 16, 2024Self contained, near to supermarket & liquor store, it had a microwave, kettle and toaster if you wanted to cook but also near to fast food places like Macdonald's, KFC, Pizza hut etc for takeaways. A few bars & restaurants nearby on the way into Dunedin Centre. Easy to find from the Octagon in the Centre of Dunedin & the Central bus station. Right next to a petrol station, if driving, & good parking facilities.
Was a bit far if you had to walk into the centre of Dunedin (doable but a good 20+ mins) but excellent bus service if you buy a Bee Bus pass ( $5 plus min $5 top up) as all journeys are then $2 . You can then load the card via the bus driver, or at the I site info centres, to cover the number of journeys u are likely to make.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 28, 2024Super friendly and helpful staff.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 16, 2024Room was nice, the shower was great,
9/10
Reviewed Oct 2, 2024Location - right next to the Botanical gardens and an easy walk into town. Beautiful artwork. Lovely staff. Comfortable and spacious. beautifully done-out.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 25, 2024Everything
Everything so good
10/10
Reviewed Jul 28, 2024Convenient to where we were going. The people are helpful and friendly
N/a
8/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2024Thee room was really clean and tidy. Plenty of space and perfect location. Ideal for what we needed
8/10
Reviewed Jul 25, 2024The room was comfortable and well equipped. It was clean and had great facilities.
The location was next to the student flats, which meant that there was a party next door on the Saturday night.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 19, 2024Lovely and clean, good facilities for a family of 5
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2024The Commodore was easy to find and a great place to stay. The bed was comfortable, shower great and easy walking distance to the rugby. We would definately stay there again.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 10, 2024I had stayed with my son and found the place warm and comfortable. So close to walk to the botanical gardens. Also amazing communication with staff, very friendly and easy check in.
everything was great
5/10
Reviewed Jun 9, 2024Beds were comfortable.
Bathrooms need upgrade
8/10
Reviewed Jun 7, 2024Great central location and was welcomed nicely on arrival. Nice quiet private studio. Easy to heat with both a heater and heat pump which was great to beat the evening chill. Would recommend to friends looking for a motel in Dunedin.
The unit itself was a little dated and the shower slippery.
8/10
Reviewed May 27, 2024Clean and well located. Great customer service
10/10
Reviewed May 13, 2024Big rooms with everything we need. Very good shower.
9/10
Reviewed May 11, 2024The location was great - close to my son’s flat, the beautiful gardens and the supermarket. The owners were friendly and helpful and the room was quiet.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Clean and tidy
- •Super friendly staff
- •Good location
Areas to consider
- •Noise from laundry
- •Check-in problems on Sunday
- •Small carpark for guests
Cleanliness
9.05/10Spotlessly clean room with thorough maintenance noted.
Service
9.05/10Super friendly and helpful staff noted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.05/10Great location to supermarkets and attractions.
Room Quality
8.55/10Comfortable and spacious rooms mentioned.
Amenities
8.55/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.55/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.55/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.05/10Excellent overall experience with no major faults.