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Law Courts Hotel

3.5 star property

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A bar area with wooden counters, hanging mugs, and various bottles.
A lounge area with rows of chairs and a chandelier.
A bar area with a selection of liquor bottles, a large bottle of water, and multiple glasses on a tray.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Law Courts Hotel" sign, a "Jury Room Bar" on the ground floor, and a "Vacancy Tonight" sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a television.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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53 Stuart Street, Cnr Cumberland & Stuart Streets, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, First Church of Otago
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A neatly made bed with a green throw blanket and a white pillow.

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with a dark quilt and patterned pillows, two bedside lamps, and a wall-mounted artwork above the bed.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

A neatly made bed with a blue and white duvet, a grey quilted duvet, and two folded white towels. There are two windows with white curtains and a wall-mounted lamp.

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a television.

Deluxe Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Law Courts Hotel

Along with a casino, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a meeting room, and laundry facilities.
Law Courts Hotel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Law Courts Hotel, you're just a quick walk from The Octagon. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Wig´n Pen
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a meeting room
  • Steps from The Octagon and First Church of Otago
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at Law Courts Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Wig´n Pen - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Wig´n Pen

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children

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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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.

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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Law Courts Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 595 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel for the price, in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, location good, friendly staff, nice and clean, good parking . Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Restaurant and bar as well as the history added to the appeal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an awesome stay! Room was very nice, great shower and view of the city. Love the old school pub downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice central place to stay in Dunedin. Friendly staff, great dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Great pub with friendly staff. Rooms basic but OK for a couple of nights stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were very good and friendly. The meals were very good as well. Good location and close to railway station which suited us. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, basic, clean and functional accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Law Courts Hotel. The staff were very friendly and the room was great. Just a bit noisy during the night as it was by the busy road.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great part of town. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, comfortable bed, character building. Perfect for an overnight stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good bed, good location, budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location- close to railway and centre of town; good parking, pleasant restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dess

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic old hotel with plenty of funk and charm. Very comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, very helpful & friendly. Room was very clean & comfortable. Loved the art nouveau decor of the hotel. Very close to centre of Dunedin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location comfortable bed and good value, but bit tired and dated with street noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in one of the single rooms on 2nd floor, clean,comfortable with heater Location was easy walking distance to Octogon centre, lots of eating choices Great Art Galleries access Hotel own carparking was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to station but hotel needs renovating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The traffic is very noisy as it on the main rd.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location!

We spent 3 nights staying at the Law Courts Hotel late February. Excellent location in Dunedin - walking distance to almost everything. Staff were very helpful and everything was easy. Parking in private car park, and a wonderful Dining Room. Thank ytou!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s old and a little beat up not much in amenities. But for what it is, the price and the location it is excellent. One warning. After the bar downstairs closes one has to use stairs to get to a floor the elevator serves
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025