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Dunedin, located on New Zealand's South Island, is a charming city renowned for its rich Scottish heritage, stunning Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and abundant wildlife. Nestled on the Otago Peninsula, it offers visitors the chance to experience unique natural beauty, from the famous Royal Albatross Colony to the picturesque Otago Harbour. Dunedin is also a hub for culture, with vibrant arts scenes, excellent local food, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're exploring its historic streets or enjoying outdoor adventures, Dunedin promises a memorable and diverse experience.

Eat and Drink Information 

We recommend the following places to eat and drink all within 10 minutes walking distance of the motel. 

Starfish Cafe & Bar - 03 455 5940 - 240 Forbury Road, St Clair, Dunedin 9012

Esplanade Restaurant - 03 456 2544  - 250 Forbury Road, St Clair, Dunedin 9012

Equinox Bar & Restaurant - 03 456 2503 - 146 Victoria Road, St Kilda, Dunedin 9012

Transport

Dunedin is a very accessible city, known as the "15-minute city" due to its compact layout, making it easy to explore on foot. If you don’t have a vehicle, you’ll find plenty of public transport options, including buses, taxis, and rental cars, all of which are reliable and readily available. You can also hire bicycles or e-scooters for a fun and eco-friendly way to get around.

Dunedin Taxis : 03 477 7777

Otago cabs Dunedin : 03 428 2387

Dunedin Airport Taxi's : 0800 003 439

Health & Safety

The health and safety of our guests is our top priority.  For emergency services please call 111

In the case of an evacuation, please follow the safety instructions on the back of your door and meet at the designated spot, which is beside the flagpole on the street outside the front of the Eastern Block 

In case of an earthquake, drop, cover and hold until the shaking has stopped and it is safe to move

• Health Clinic After Hours : 03 479 2900

• Dentist After Hours : 03 477 8387

• Pharmacy: Woolworths Pharmacy - Closes at 10:00pm, 03 477 6344

Sustainability

ASURE Accommodation Group works hard to support our beautiful country by undertaking practical sustainable actions. Many of these you will not see, but some you may notice – all make a difference to the environment we live in

Here are some of practices our members have in place:

• Buy from local sources, which, both support employment in our community and reduces the distance our goods must travel to reach us
• Work with suppliers that can provide our group with environmentally sustainable products
• LED light bulbs are installed on almost all of our premises
• Temperature controlled heating and cooling
• Reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by separating it for recycling
• Use mostly biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning products
• Recycle and or repurpose product containers
• Soap & hair wash dispensers in all bathrooms to minimise waste
• Train our committed staff to consistently carry out our environmental practices
• All ASURE members are actively involved in our local community and provide sponsorship to many community groups

We trust you are enjoying our country and hope you will help us reduce our impact on it by considering the following things:

• When not needed or when leaving a room, turn off lights or equipment such as heat pumps
• Turns off taps tightly when not directly using water
• Didymo and other aquatic pests could squeeze the life out of our country’s most precious rivers and lakes. You can help to protect your favourite waterways if you always Check, Clean, Dry any gear that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time

We appreciate your support in helping sustain our lovely country

About ASURE

ASURE Accommodation Group consists of just under 40 properties nationwide. Independently owned and operated, ASURE properties provide guests with genuine friendliness, affordable quality motels, apartments, motor inns, and motor lodges. The ASURE Accommodation Group was set up by passionate accommodation providers who wanted to join with other like-minded hosts to ensure their guests experience fantastic hospitality throughout New Zealand.  In true Kiwi spirit, the ASURE Accommodation Group was built on solid values and continues to embrace quality, independently owned and operated accommodation properties with genuinely helpful and friendly hosts.

Check out ASUREstay.com for more information on our network of properties and details about our loyalty programme.