Aria On Bank

4.0 star property
Motel in Dunedin, 4-minute walk to Dunedin Botanic Garden

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Loft King, Mezzanine
Loft King, Mezzanine
Flat-screen TV
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Explore the area

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42/46 Bank St, Dunedin, 9010
  • Place, Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Otago Museum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Compact Studio (Queen)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Loft Queen, Mezzanine

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Loft King, Mezzanine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Large 1 Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (King and Queen Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Large One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Large Superior Loft Suite

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

Superior Loft Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Apartment with King and Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Apartment with King Bed and Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Loft King, Mezzanine

  • Sleeps 2

Loft Queen, Mezzanine

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Dunedin

At Aria On Bank you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Dunedin Botanic Garden and within 15 minutes of University of Otago. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and express check-out. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class North East Valley motel include Otago Museum and Baldwin Street.

What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Otago - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Otago Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Baldwin Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Night 'n Day - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Maharajas - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Aria On Bank

Motel in Dunedin, 4-minute walk to Dunedin Botanic Garden
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Aria On Bank.

This 4-star Dunedin motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Aria On Bank offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 8 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Aria Bank Motel Dunedin
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Aria On Bank?

Aria On Bank offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Aria On Bank?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aria On Bank on 19 Dec 2025 start from AU$137.05, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Aria On Bank?

The closest beach to Aria On Bank is St. Clair Beach (6.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aria On Bank?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aria On Bank?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aria On Bank?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Aria On Bank Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 414 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room in a nice quirky layout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean room, comfortable with lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David and Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was super clean and cutsy. Restaurant and supermarket a short walk away. Quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value property, comfortable beds and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walk to Botanical Gardens

Very comfortable, clean and convenient. This is in a great location right near the beautiful Botanical Gardens. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and very clean motel. Very quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, comfortable and warm. Friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice rooms friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay, thank you. We loved the location as we could easily walk or drive where we needed to be. Very comfortable stay with all the necessities required. I left my pillow there and the staff were incredibly helpful. Thank you ever so much, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon, Rolleston

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great to stay here. Looking forward to next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked our upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, was comfortable, great location only a short walk to botanical gardens. Parking was tight but manageable. Will stay here again when we are going through Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy, and in a great location, with kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how cosy it was, how comfortable the bed was, and how quiet the location is. I enjoyed my stay very much. Everything was trouble free and nothing was a bother.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have had the most amazing stay, Aria on Bank was warm, clean, the staff were friendly and accommodating. I stayed here solo and felt extremely safe the entire time. I am very sad to be leaving, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025