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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Dunedin Botanic Garden

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Front of property – evening/night
Indoor wedding
Lounge
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room

Superior King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior 2 Bedroom Studio

Superior 2 Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Dunedin

At Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Dunedin Botanic Garden and University of Otago. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .McGavins Restaurant & Bar is the hotel's own bar. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi 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-property class North Dunedin hotel include The Octagon and Forsyth Barr Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Albany - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Staff Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Baaa Sports Bar & Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from Dunedin Botanic Garden
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly 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
  • Conference rooms
  • 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
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel offers 76 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 to 34 for adults and NZD 15 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • McGavins Restaurant & Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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.
  • 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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 30.00 to 34.00 for adults and NZD 15 to 17 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 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
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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room 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 all accommodation.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$182.79, 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 Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Yep, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

The closest beach to Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel is St. Clair Beach (5.7 km).

Does Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

No, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.