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Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

2.5 star property
Hotel in Dunedin with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Superior Room | Private kitchenette
Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk
Serves breakfast and dinner
Reception
Suite

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Explore the area

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27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, 9054
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, First Church of Otago
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room

Economy Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed

Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk

Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room - Sleeps 4

Standard Room - Sleeps 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Dunedin

At Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin you'll be within steps of Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and First Church of Otago. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Mrs Silks Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Dunedin City Centre hotel include Dunedin Chinese Garden and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • First Church of Otago - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Otago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sessions - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Best Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Hotel in Dunedin with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dunedin hotel.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1884
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin offers 89 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 10 to 15 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mrs Silks Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1884
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 15 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, debit cards and cash
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, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$104.57, 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 Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Yep, Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

The closest beach to Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin is St. Clair Beach (3.6 km).

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

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

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

Are pets allowed at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 521 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 521 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 521 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 521 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 521 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveller
Nothing really stood out, the bed was comfortable, I slept, I left. The hot water on the shower was a bit finickety - which may indicate that it shares the same source as another bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay for a reasonable price. Building had character
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Staff & service
Close to everything. Staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the hotel. Its charm was stupendous
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed: the beautiful architecture of the building and convenience to central Dunedin Could be better: was quite cold, would’ve like more provisions to keep me warm during stay. Also, would have preferred if housekeeping replenished the soap etc. during room service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there before as a truck driver i find this Hotel very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

karl

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
The hotel itself is pretty cool with the age of it but its noisy, our bed was way too soft..both of our meals were undercooked and the staff didnt really seem motivated to be there..the shower was awesome but to be honest we will not be staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, convenient, central close to where needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valentino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hiromi

Near center of Dunedin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Christchurch

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Broken bed, ceilings flaking paint. Cheap though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok, it's a basic hotel but if you're looking for somewhere cheap in central Dunedin with parking, you’ll go a long way to beat the Leviathan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I lived It
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located great price continental breakfast over Easter was great to have. Room great apart from raw bleach in toilet brush holder was overpowering in the room. Realised and got rid of it and then no complaints. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Use to always have a cooked breakfast that was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Travelled with family, Business traveller
It was convenient for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Staff & service
heritage building, close to station and native displays also walking distance to octagon . If u pay cash for a meal make sure they record it on order or get receipt, as they included mine on room charge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

avinash

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terere

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

I recommend this hotel

Awesom place awesom people clean staff was very helpful loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

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

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Well worth driving past
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025