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Portobello Motel

10 Harington Point Road Portobello | Portobello, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand
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Ranked #2 of 54 hotels in Dunedin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013
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Jerusalem, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

stayed there for 2 nights with my wife and baby at a studio room. room is modern , tidy and well self contained. parking is convenient in front of the room. view from the balcony was beautiful . a good place to explore the area around.

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
June 11, 2013

How very kind of you to take the time to write a review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and sincerely hope you enjoyed your visit to New Zealand. Kind regards, Sue and Keith More

KL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Sue and Keith were, as expected from the other reviews, perfect hosts. My room had probably the best views of the water (it helped that the motel was on a hill) in Portobello and I couldn't stop staring. The room was spotless. Sue seems to do the cleaning herself and it was fantastic that, unlike at many other motels, cleaners... More

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
May 18, 2013

Thank you very much for your very kind comments. We are delighted you were happy with your room and enjoyed the lovely view and your stay in Portobello! As far as Zenbu is concerned we are sorry you were not entirely saisfied with their service. According to Zenbu the average usage across New Zealand is less than 20 mg per... More

Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

I would like to thank Keith and Sue for all the help they gave my parents during their stay. I am writing this on their behalf as they do not have use of a computer. I previously recommended them when my sister and her husband stayed on the Peninsula and they also spoke highly of the accommodation and how helpful... More

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

We were delighted to be able to host your parents' stay at our Motel and even more delighted when they decided to lengthen their stay to 2 weeks!! They were very active and were out and about each day. We shall quite miss them!! Thank again for choosing our Motel. Kind regards, Sue and Keith More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

My wife and I were on a road-trip holiday in March on the South Island and started our trip on the Otago Peninsula. If you're looking for accommodation outside of Dunedin, then look no further. Portobello Motel couldn't have been more convenient and comfortable and Sue & Keith were so hospitable. Sue helped us book our penguin tour (correctly suggesting... More

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Thank you Jason for taking the time to write a review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and managed to take full advantage of everything on offer. Please visit us again!! Kind regards, Sue and Keith More

Kent, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

We really enjoyed staying here. A great location, perfectly suited for Dunedin and activities on the Ottago Peninsula, and the accommodation has everything a family of 5 needs. An added bonus were the friendly and helpful owners, who even left a card and a chocolate egg for our daughter's birthday. Many thanks. We'll definitely recommend this lovely place!

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
May 1, 2013

Thank you so much for writing such a generous review!! It was our pleasure to add something to the birthday celebration!! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and are thrilled you feel able to recommend us. Hope to see you again one of these days!! Kind regards, Sue and Keith More

Snowmass Village, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Our stay here was only for 1 night but it was so comfortable. It is easy to locate and the owners are extremely hospitable and friendly. They gave good advice on what to do in the area. We had a spacious cottage with a well supplied kitchen, very nice bathroom and comfortable bed AND we had a nice view from... More

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
May 1, 2013

We're so delighted you enjoyed your stay, albeit short. Please come for longer next time!! Thank you for writing a review, it means a lot to us and other travellers. Kind regards, Sue and Keith More

Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

I stayed at the Portobello Motel in April with my friend who has Cerebral Palsy. We were in the "Disability Friendly" room which was quite spacious and very accessible for a person in a wheelchair. The owners of the motel were extremely friendly and helpful which made us feel very welcome. The room was simple, comfortable and very clean. We... More

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
May 1, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We were delighted to be able to host you and your friend and are delighted you were comfortable. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday and perhaps we will see you again. Kind regards, Sue and Keith More

Canberra
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

We stayed six nights in a Harbourview Studio in the Portobello Motel, in late-March. I am not sure I can add anything more to the very positive comments already recorded here, but in summary: the hosts (Sue and Keith) were very welcoming and helpful but not intrusive; the room was spacious, comfortable, appropriately-equipped and had a wonderful view from inside... More

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Keith and I are absolutely delighted that we, and our motel, met your expectations. It was lovely to be able to be your hosts that part of your holiday and we're so pleased you enjoyed the delights of Portobello and the Peninsula in general. Thank you for taking the time to write your review. It means a lot to us... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We recently stayed at the Portobello Motel. After reading Trip Advisor reviews I chose to book this establishment. I have to say we were somewhat surprised on our arrival at the accommodation. Yes it was clean and tidy but more basic than expected. I am not sure what that says about accommodation in Dunedin if this motel rates so high.

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
April 17, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. You have raised an interesting point regarding how accommodation is ranked on Trip Advisor. The rankings are generated by consumer comment and are based on an overall enjoyment factor as perceived by the traveller. It is all customer led. Most of our guests have really enjoyed our location, easy access... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We really enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful views over the harbour and spotlessly clean and quiet. The Otago Peninsula is a really special place and we were glad we had stayed there and not right in the city. It is a bit of a drive around a very curly road but worth it. From here you can see the Royal... More

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Sue R, Owner at Portobello Motel, responded to this review
April 17, 2013

Many thanks for your kind comments. You do have to concentrate on the 'curly' road (good description!) but it is lovely being able to look across the harbour. Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We sincerely hope we will see you again before too long! Kind regards, Sue and Keith More

 
 
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Address: 10 Harington Point Road Portobello | Portobello, Dunedin 9014, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > South Island > Dunedin
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Motel is set back off the main road through the little village of Portobello. The setting is peaceful and quiet. Our 4 studio rooms have lovely views over Portobello Harbour.Our 2 one-bedroomed and 2-two bedroomed cottages, whilst not having harbour views, are both spacious and comfortable.All the units come fully equipped for self catering although the delightful 1908 Restaurant is situated just across the road from the end of our drive. The Hotel next door has a Bistro bar, providing good food and beer and the Penguin Cafe offers hot and cold snacks and picnics. The local shop is well stocked too.The Portobello Motel is only 20 minutes from Taiaroa Head where the Royal Albatross , sea lions,seals, penguins and many sea birds are to be found.The Westpac Aquarium is only a few kilometers away and there are some lovely walking tracks. Bring your binoculars for wildlife watching! ... more   less 
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