Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property

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Restaurant
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Superior Three Bedroom Suite
Bar (on property)
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Four Bedroom Suite

  • 185 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • 125 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service, and a meeting room.
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. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Distinction Dunedin Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Casino. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Grand Casino and 4 minutes by foot from Dunedin Chinese Garden
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6 AM to 11 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 40 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 washing machine/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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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 at the property

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 40 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 836 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 836 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 836 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 836 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 836 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

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Staff were friendly, rooms were a good size and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were really comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Valarie, Auckland

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, close to city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming. Great room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent overall experience, close to everything & great undercover parking!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was wonderful—very spacious; lovely rain shower; staff was friendly, courteous and helpful with restaurant recommendations and sites to explore. Food at the hotel restaurant was great—we had a fabulous lamb dinner one evening—it was the best meal we had while visiting Australia and NZ. Go to the restaurant—you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable central place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really happy stay - thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianlu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, would love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel to stay in! Close to the casino and the Octagon. Amazing bathroom the bath was huge and the bed was super comfy ❤️ Breakfast had everything covered and very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The facilities were outstanding — from the luxurious rooms to the gym, and restaurant, everything was thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation. What truly set this hotel apart, though, was the exceptional customer service. Every staff member I interacted with was professional, warm, and genuinely attentive. They went above and beyond to ensure my stay was seamless and enjoyable. Whether it was front desk assistance or housekeeping, the level of care was consistent and impressive. Overall, this hotel exceeded expectations in every way. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly premium and memorable stay. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is excellent quality and probably one of the top 2 hotels in Dunedin. Very convenient car parking building right opposite the hotel and it's about a 10min walk to The Octagon for bars, restaurants and cafes. Shopping on George Street is another 3 min walk. The reception staff were polite and friendly and they very kindly gave us our room earlier than the check-in time. I was very impressed with our king room which is clean, tidy and spacious. It had a kitchenette, washing machine/dryer and plenty of storage for longer stays. The bathroom was modern and huge. Loved the large walk-in shower. Just a pity there wasn't any shelf in the shower to put my toiletries, only the very small soap dish on the slide rail. Missed opportunity here for a recessed wall shelf. Also would've been good to have one of those mirrors that self de-mist as the extractor fan didn't seem to do a good job of removing the shower steam quickly. The TV only had Sky movie options instead of being a Smart TV with viewing platform options like Netflix. This is limiting as you have to start watching the movies at the set start times rather than when you want to. Extremely soft and comfortable king bed. Loved it. A buffet breakfast was included in the very reasonably priced room. The breakfast options were the standard hot and cold options, but all very fresh and tasty. A lovely tastefully decorated restaurant/dining area. Highly recommended. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey helpful staff .. great food beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing for me is that the sheets were very rough. I got burns on my elbows from moving around. I have sensitive skin so rough sheets are not for me. But this could be a me problem. It other wise excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property. Planned to stay for a week and they upgraded my room which was great. Excellent location with easy access to city dining options. Will stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prabhdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend for families
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room with laundry, microwave and kitchen sink
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was huge and wonderfully comfortable. Restaurant meals were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staffs. The best place to stay in Hawkes Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025