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4.5 out of 5

"We enjoyed our stay staff where every helpful and meets our requests meals where very good nice choices even porridge for breakfast smile Chrissy & Jo ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 09 May 2023

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Hotel Description

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel places you steps from Dunedin Botanic Garden and within a 10-minute stroll of University of Otago. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant, free self parking, and a bar/lounge.

McGavins Restaurant & Bar is the hotel's own bar. 0 square feet (0 square meters) of event facilities include conference space, and other business amenities include a business center. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star North Dunedin hotel include Otago Museum and Olveston.

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$133* Per night/room 18 Jun. - 19 Jun.

Standard King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Queen Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Superior Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel ratings based on 537 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Everyone (237) Couples (174) Business (1) Family (122)
5 out of 5
We enjoyed our stay staff where every helpful and meets our requests meals where very good nice choices even porridge for breakfast smile Chrissy & John

Posted by on 9 May 2023

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10 May 2023 by Wayne Sheard - General Manager

Hi Christine,Thank you you for the awesome rating and I am glad we met all your expectations. I look forward to possibly hosting you again in the future.RegardsWayne - GM

5 out of 5
Couldn’t fault anything. Very clean wonderful service. Will definitely go back.

Posted by on 16 Apr. 2023

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17 Apr. 2023 by Wayne Sheard - General Manager

Hi Savannah,Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. Your positive feedback is appreciated and serves as a positive reinforcement to our Team. I am please we met your expectations and look forward to hosting you again.RegardsWayne - GM

5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Apr. 2023

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10 May 2023 by Wayne Sheard - General Manager

Hi Kyra,Thank you for taking the time to rate your recent stay with us. By your score it is great to see we ticked the boxes in making your stay enjoyable.We look forward to hosting you again should you return to Dunedin.RegardsWayne - GM

2 out of 5
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Posted by on 11 Apr. 2023

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11 Apr. 2023 by Wayne Sheard - General Manager

Good Morning Deb,Sorry to see that your recent stay with us did not meet your expectations. We normally get very good comments and reviews so I hope you will give us the opportunity in the future to host you again to give you the true Dunedin Leisure Lodge experience.RegardsWayne - GM

5 out of 5
Close to town

Posted by on 17 Mar. 2023

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17 Mar. 2023 by Wayne Sheard - General Manager

Hi Daniel,Thank you for taking the time to rate your recent stay with us. Your grading is appreciated and is useful as a confirmation that we are meeting our guests expectations.Thank you again and I look forward to possible hosting you again in the future.RegardsWayne - GM

5 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Jan. 2023

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9 Mar. 2023 by Wayne Sheard - General Manager

Hello Sajida,Thank you for taking the time to rate your stay with us. I am pleased we met all your expectations.Enjoy the rest of your journeysRegardsWayne - GM

4 out of 5
Lovely room however did get a bit warm! Food good.

Posted by on 7 Jan. 2023

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7 Jan. 2023 by Reservations

Hi Janie,Thank you for your review. We agree - it was exceptionally warm at this time for Dunedin! We hope you found the fan in the wardrobe. We hope to see you again.

5 out of 5
Friendly and helpful reception staff. Clean and comfortable rooms and lovely garden surrounding.

Posted by on 4 Nov. 2022

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10 Dec. 2022 by DLL

Dear Jillianne, Thank you for taking the time to submit your positive review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and our beautiful gardens.

5 out of 5
The Leisure Lodge provided excellent service, and were happy to help with any request / change. The lodge gardens are beautiful. Great location, easy walking to town or across the road to the botanical gardens.

Posted by on 12 Oct. 2022

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27 Dec. 2022 by DLL

Dear Angela, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear our staff provided excellent service and that you enjoyed our gardens. We hope to see you again.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Aug. 2022

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27 Dec. 2022 by DLL

Dear Bruce, Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay.

About the Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Location 30 Duke Street, Dunedin, 9016

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Dunedin Railway Station (2.2 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel offers 76 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

McGavins Restaurant & Bar - Onsite bar.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Guests are provided with hand sanitizer and contactless room service is available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

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 30.00–30.00 for adults, and NZD 15–15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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.

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You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.