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Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

2.5 star property

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An outdoor patio with brick walls, a metal lamp post, and a table with chairs.
A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. Large windows with curtains provide natural light and views of the outside.
A banquet hall with rows of tables set for dining, chandeliers, and a fireplace.
A room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, and two beds with leaf-patterned bedding.
Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

Explore the area

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27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, 9054
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, and two bedside lamps.

Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror on the wall.

Economy Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small drawer, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed

A bunk bed with two levels, a small bedside table, and a window with red curtains.

Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk

A bunk bed with white bedding and a blue patterned blanket on the lower bunk.

Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room - Sleeps 4

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a telephone, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room - Sleeps 4

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, and a painting of a lighthouse.

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Grand Casino - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 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

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Best Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant 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.

Property class

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 21 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin on 22 July 2026 start from AU$89, 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.

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 558 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly front desk. Lovely space and vibe. Parking nearby and included.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel appeared run down but staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nombert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartelle is fully equipped. Staff is pretty awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to shops and supermarket, plenty of tea and coffee. Lots of hot water in shower and amazing water pressure. Parking across the road was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

JAMIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building has seen better days but I was surprised to find the room clean and comfortable for what I needed. With its central location it was a short walk to everywhere. All in all I was pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very old historic building with lots of character. under some renovation. Mostly exterior. Our room was newly remodeled and included jetted tub. Spacious for couple. It was clean. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is well situated. Staff was very helpful and available. That being said the hotel is under going renovations. I would recommend for anyone wanting to be close to the downtown core or railway station
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel could be better maintained and modernized.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness
There is no kitchen facilities other than a refrigerator,hot water jug , mugs and glasses. The room had a comfortable double bed and 2 side chairs. We were comfortable and slept well. The staff were friendly and helpful Car parking was provided. The building was ancient and very interesting it appeared to be undergoing a long term restoration to a former glory. Great for short term stays
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very grateful they let us leave the car in their lot for a wee while after checkout. It is being refurbished but our room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neville

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The premises are clean and tidy, and you can see they are renovating. The renovations did not impact at all. Reception and cleaners all very approachable and friend. The hotel is close to the octagon, Settlers Museum and supermarket, all an easy walk. Room was comfortable with kettle tea and coffee and creamer. Also has a lovely courtyard where you can enjoy a beverage and cigarette. I will definitely stay there next time I am in Dunedin.
Courtyard at night
Courtyard in daytime
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes we were more than happy with our Leviathan visit.It is one of dunedin's earliest hotels and still has many of the original features but for those who appreciate yesterdays craftsmanship it has real appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Valentino

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

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has seen much better days. Rooms are shabby and not well kept. The location is pretty good, though, so if you are just passing through for one night and don’t care too much about the quality issues, it’s fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
.very old property and no dining services.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

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

6/10 Okay

Peaulele

Room was clean. Iron didn't work but overall comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and I only stayed for 1 night I never went into the kitchen or looked for shops. I couldn't work the microwave but luckily for me friends brought me hot food Sorry I can't say more
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025