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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Junior Four Bedroom Suite
Reception
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
18 July - 19 July

Room options

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Two Bedroom Studio

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area

Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 185 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
4 bedrooms
  • 125 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
2 bedrooms
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
3 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Superior King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Laundry

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 9 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel near University of Otago
At Distinction Dunedin Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a front desk safe and a lift
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 27 per day)

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 38 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 washer/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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 38.00 for adults and from NZD 19 for children
  • Self-parking fee: NZD 27 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Dunedin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

As of 6 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Dunedin Hotel on 18 Jul 2025 start from NZ$222.29, 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.

How much is parking at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Self-parking is available for NZD 27 per day.

What time is check-in at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Dunedin Hotel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Casino and University of Otago. Dunedin Chinese Garden and Speight's Brewery are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 743 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

Great location fast check in & out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Our favourite hotel in Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely clean warm room..great bathroom..☆Excellent Comfortable Bed☆ Friendly Staff☆ Breakfast was ok..good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

First visit to Dunedin. The hotel was a great experience. Great bath and shower and comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast (one of the best we have had at a hotel). Close to good restaurants and historic places. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Perfect Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The rooms were spacious and tastefully furnished. The bed was amazing. Quiet. An easy walk to the train station and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Georgeous hotel in a great location. Modern furnishings. Comfortable beds. Great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice comfortable bed. Warm room. Clean room. Great shower. Awesome that it had a washer and dryer in the room. I will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Gorgeous hotel. Super clean, super comfy with all the available amenities. Front desk staff and house keeping were wonderful. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Property extremely clean, breakfast overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Buffet breakfast was amazing and yummy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, hotel staff were very friendly and the breakfast was wonderful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Nice size apartment with washing machine couch to relax gym on site restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Awesome hotel conveniently located in Dunedin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Good quality of breakfast. Nice stylish hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We have stayed in many hotels around the world and this would be up there with the best of the best! The rooms were spacious, the decor fitting for the era of the original building, the rooms were well appointed, the food was excellent, and the service was fabulous. Highly recommended if you are a fussy traveller!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great service and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

We didn't stay as the function we were going to was cancelled. However have stayed before and enjoy everything about this accommodation. Staff are excellent with the reception staff extremely helpful in sorting out the cancellation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Fantastic helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Fantastic Hotel. By far the best luxury hotel in Dunedin. Staff were fantastic helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025