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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near University of Otago

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Exterior
Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Reception
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Popular LocationGrand Casino3 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Octagon7 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Otago14 min walk
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)23 min drive

Room options

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Two Bedroom Studio | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Studio

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Four Bedroom Suite

  • 1991 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite

  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior King

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Twin) | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio (Twin)

  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dunedin

City center retreat .A stay at this Dunedin City Centre hotel places you steps from Grand Casino and within a 5-minute walk of Dunedin Chinese Garden. Speight's Brewery and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 3 min walk
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk
  • University of Otago - 14 min walk
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 9 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sessions - 4 min walk
  • Harbourside Grill - 10 min walk
  • The Black Dog Cafe & Bar - 5 min walk
  • Dog With Two Tails - 6 min walk
  • Vanguärd Specialty Coffee - 1 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near University of Otago
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Distinction Dunedin Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Distinction Dunedin Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and safes. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 25 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (NZD 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 36 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 25 per day
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 25 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Distinction Dunedin Hotel to the airport?

Distinction Dunedin Hotel is 17.4 mi (23-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Dunedin Hotel on May 31, 2024 start from $125.11, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Distinction Dunedin Hotel.

How close is Distinction Dunedin Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.4 mi (8-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 3.4 mi (7-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Distinction Dunedin Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6 AM to 11 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino (3-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for NZD 25 per day, and valet parking for NZD 25 per day.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel have a pool?

Distinction Dunedin Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Distinction Dunedin Hotel to downtown Dunedin?

Distinction Dunedin Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Dunedin.

Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 545 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 545 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 545 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 545 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 545 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern, easy to get to, excellent room. Pretty standard breakfast buffet. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything Disliked nothing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngarino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean. Fab selection of tea and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay
Fantastic hotel in great location. Rooms were clean, spacious and well appointed. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rubashnee

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and a Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second stay at Distinction Dunedin and 5th for their properties around the country. Always the same, consistent and exceptional service and room quality at each of their hotels. Loved it and will continue to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024