Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Property class: 4

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Located close to Dunedin Botanic Garden and University of Otago, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a phone, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a painting on the wall.

Superior King Room

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

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

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Twin Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a round table, a desk, and a lamp.

Superior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a sofa, and a dining area.

Superior 2 Bedroom Studio

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

North Dunedin, a neighbourhood in Dunedin, is home to Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel. Dunedin Town Hall and The Octagon are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dunedin Botanic Garden and St. Clair Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
Map
30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • A pink bottlebrush flower amidst green foliage.
    Dunedin Botanic Garden
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large tree in front of a historic building with a clock tower.
    University of Otago
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Otago Museum building with a sign for the Bugs exhibition.
    Otago Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by a park with people and pigeons.
    The Octagon
    4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    8 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Staff Club
    13 min walk
  • St David Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Hell Pizza
    5 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    6 min walk
  • Café Albany
    15 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near University of Otago
  • Located close to Dunedin Botanic Garden and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a front desk safe
    • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 76 rooms have amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs, as well as safes and free newspapers.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel on 25 Sept 2026 start from NZ$173, 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 Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel located?

Located in North Dunedin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dunedin Botanic Garden and University of Otago. The Octagon and Forsyth Barr Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Dunedin Railway Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, friendly staff,good breakfast, restaurant good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and welcoming hotel. Cosy rooms and brilliant water pressure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to the Botanic Gardens. Friendly helpful staff. Hard to beat for value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so kind, the food was superb. Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reasonably central location. Handy parking. Good sized rooms and confortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and polite staff, breakfast was very good lots of choice. It was very clean and had lovely gardens. Parking was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Receptionist was very friendly, efficient check is process. Rooms were tidy and comfortable, overall good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were always helpful Room was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, lovely staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay & explore Dunedin. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff,room as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay Staff were helpful and friendly Rooms were clean Beds were very comfortable No noise from roads Amazing buffet breakfast Highly recommend staying here We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely little stopover. Clean, spacious room, pretty gardens, very friendly staff and easy check in process. Taxi into town cost under £6. Lovely breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and warm, parking no problem, staff were really helpful and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room; Accommodating Staff; Convenient Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel. We were both extremely pleased with the hotel room, two double beds!! Everything was superb about the accommodation and the buffet breakfast was also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice clean and very comfortable and handy to town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Excellent stay in good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Across street from Botanical garden. Friendly staff. Parking is accessible. Kitchenette. Clean, well equipped bathroom. Bed was acceptable for an innerspring mattress. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
good location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very pleasant to stay in and handy to north and central with a vehicle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy bed, nice and clean room. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were helpful and friendly. Parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025