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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Property entrance
Reception
Junior Four Bedroom Suite
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
18 July - 19 July

Explore the area

Map
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Two Bedroom Studio

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area

Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 185 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
4 bedrooms
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
3 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Laundry

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dunedin

A luxury stay in the heart of Dunedin awaits you at Distinction Dunedin Hotel. Within steps you'll find Grand Casino and Dunedin Chinese Garden within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room washers/dryers. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6 AM and 11 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Near this 4.5-property class Dunedin City Centre hotel, you'll find University of Otago.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, 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)
  • Lift
  • 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. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and complimentary weekday newspapers. Additionally, rooms include a safe and an iron/ironing board. 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 11 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.

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: from approximately NZD 38.00 for adults and from NZD 19 for children
  • Self-parking fee: NZD 27 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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 a smoke detector and 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Distinction Dunedin Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 8 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Dunedin Hotel on 1 Aug 2025 start from AU$205.14, 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.

Is parking available at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Yep, Distinction Dunedin Hotel has a self car park for NZD 27 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

The closest beach to Distinction Dunedin Hotel is St. Clair Beach (3.5 km).

What makes Distinction Dunedin Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Distinction Dunedin Hotel.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is on offer weekdays from 6 AM to 11 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

No, Distinction Dunedin Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 747 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spiros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to everything and so well equipped with sewing.shaving, and vanitiy kits, as well as even make up facecloths , robes and slippers plus many other life conveniences. Great place to stay . Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, good location to walk to city centre. Short walk to Railway station & bus stop. Great to have washing & dryer machine in 2 bedroom suite. Courtesy umbrellas came in handy. Nothing was too much trouble. Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, as a solo traveller mad a great base to walk around during the day and enjoy the eateries, at the restaurant nice meal and on line with the $ the quality was there
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great 5 nights at the distinction hotel. The room was absolutely lovely very comfortable bed and luxurious bathroom Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have preferred free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Heramb

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was clean and nice. TV could have movies preloaded
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Preston

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality of breakfast. Nice stylish hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buffet breakfast was amazing and yummy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like check out time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

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

Excellent stay for one night

This was a last minute booking for us as we had to change a date. We've been in NZ for thirty days and this is the only large hotel we've stayed in. The bedroom was spotlessly clean, shower great, bed comfy but what was great was the fact that there was a washing machine and tumble drier in the ensuite!! We had breakfast included too which was a nice treat but the coffee choice was poor. Oh and I loved the thick towels in the room. Great location too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restaurant service not well organized
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

The option of booking a King Suite with a washer dryer in your room is a huge bonus when you are traveling and have been on the road for almost two weeks. All other services were great and the staff were extremely friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. Staff lovely. Restaurant great. Couldn’t fault anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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