In Dunedin City Centre, Distinction Dunedin Hotel combines luxurious comfort with eco-friendly practices. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With a bar, gym, banquet hall and helpful staff on hand, this hotel is perfect for both relaxation and business.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of The Octagon and University of Otago. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
121 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (NZD 27 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6 AM–11 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Tile flooring in room
Deep-pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Washer and dryer
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 38.00 for adults and NZD 19 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent
Parking
Self-parking costs NZD 27 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Distinction Dunedin Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs NZD 27 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (3-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Distinction Dunedin Hotel and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Distinction Dunedin Hotel like?
Distinction Dunedin Hotel is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Dunedin Railway Station and 7 minutes' walk from The Octagon.
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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2024
Great service and the breakfast was delicious.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
Very convenient location; very friendly staff; nice onsite restaurant.
Xiaodong
Xiaodong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2024
Great Hotel, Great Location, enough Parking right next door! Would stay again there!
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Excellent hotel! Awesome amenities and great shower.
Josh
Josh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
Perfect from the moment we arrived
Bernadine
Bernadine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2024
Weekend stay
Great hotel ina good location
B A
B A, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
Easy place to stay in Dunedin for a night
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 January 2025
Would stay again!
Loved our stay here. Clean room, modern spaces. Helpful staff. Easy parking next door. Close to lots of shops and restaurants, a few blocks from the Octagon and the train station. Would definitely stay again!
Tamara
Tamara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Perfect for central upmarket stay in Dunedin
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2024
Love staying here,beautiful rooms
andrew
andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
Excellent roomy well appointed facilities
peter
peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Perfect get away great areas to enjoy drink food and relax in comfortable bedding
Bernadine
Bernadine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
Always stay here when come to dunedin and always great
Anisha
Anisha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Perfect for our stay
Nikki
Nikki, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 March 2025
Excellent stay for one night
This was a last minute booking for us as we had to change a date. We've been in NZ for thirty days and this is the only large hotel we've stayed in. The bedroom was spotlessly clean, shower great, bed comfy but what was great was the fact that there was a washing machine and tumble drier in the ensuite!! We had breakfast included too which was a nice treat but the coffee choice was poor. Oh and I loved the thick towels in the room. Great location too.
Tricia
Tricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Great location, parking and people
Jared
Jared, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2024
Best accommodation in Dunedin with friendly, helpful staff - especially the reception team.
Amani
Amani, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
We were really impressed with the hotel - we will be back Dx
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 February 2024
Such a great stay!
Georgina
Georgina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 February 2024
Excellent hotel in great location.
PETER
PETER, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2024
The room was just what we wanted, very comfortable bed and pillows!
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2024
We enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable.
Shiok Wah
Shiok Wah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2024
Had a lovely stay at the Distinction Hotel Dunedin. Quiet, safe and staff were very attentive. Room was very spacious with kitchenette and washing machine and tumble dryer. Breakfast was one of the best I have at stying at a hotel.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2024
Excellent hotel
Weve stayed there several tomes and it has not disappointed
Nemandra
Nemandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
Great stay - we had the 2 bedroom suite for us and the kids. Good location and reasonable price.