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Law Courts Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a casino, steps from The Octagon

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Enjoy a drink at the bar with a coffee machine and selection of bottles.
Located on a street corner, the hotel features a large entrance and a prominent curved facade.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, dark leather armchair, and city views.
Relax in the lounge area, featuring comfortable seating and a large window with a geometric pattern and chandelier.
Relax in comfortable leather seating amidst classic decor.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King double room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
53 Stuart Street, Cnr Cumberland & Stuart Streets, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Clair Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 2 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stuart St Macs Brewbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Law Courts Hotel

Hotel near The Octagon
Located close to First Church of Otago and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Law Courts Hotel provides a casino, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 18 slot machines. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Wig´n Pen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • 1 meeting room and newspapers in the reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Law Courts Hotel feature comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 20 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 17.50 for adults and NZD 12 to 17.50 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 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

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: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 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 older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 12.00 to 17.50 for adults and NZD 12 to 17.50 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: NZD 20 per night
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Law Courts Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Law Courts Hotel?

As of 15 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Law Courts Hotel on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$155.01, 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 Law Courts Hotel?

Self-parking is available for NZD 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Law Courts Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Law Courts Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Law Courts Hotel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this hotel is steps away from The Octagon and First Church of Otago. Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Law Courts Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 567 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Central location, comfortable bed, character building. Perfect for an overnight stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Great location and area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

The traffic is very noisy as it on the main rd.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Excellent location- close to railway and centre of town; good parking, pleasant restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

Good bed, good location, budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

Classic old hotel with plenty of funk and charm. Very comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

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

6/10

Great location comfortable bed and good value, but bit tired and dated with street noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10

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

8/10

Convenient to station but hotel needs renovating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

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

8/10

The old decour was a problem in places but gave the place character. Staff were very friendly and efficient room was clean and had all you would expect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10

It’s an old building with charm and character. Well situated to the Octagon and other city tourist sites. Parking on the street. Rooms and beds are small but adequate. Appeared to have a well patronised restaurant. Lovely aromas greeted you at the door. The doors and lift shut earlier than advised.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10

Close to Octagon only 2 blocks and restaurant and bar downstairs but rooms are very small and dated you need to sort out the water pressure very poor

6/10

Unfortunately, the room was a lot smaller than it appeared online and less updated. Staff were nice and accommodating, very good location and comfy bed but the room and bathroom needs some more updating so don’t expect too much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10

This hotel is looking very tired, I hope that someone goes around with white paint and a paintbrush before the FIFA Womens World Cup to freshen it up or there will be unhappy guests. How about also repricing breakfast to include Tea/coffee?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10

This property definitely feels tired and due for renovation. The soundproofing between rooms and floors isn’t great, and my bathroom had rot in the woodwork around the shower, that looked to have gone under the lino. But the room was big and the bed was comfortable, and the location is excellent - it just needs some time and money spent on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10

The room itself was clean and street noise was fine, it was noisey guests coming and going ALL night a noisey guests in room next door laughing and partying loudly between 2-4am. It truly wrecked my nights sleep and next day as I was so shattered. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10

Position is excellent. Excellent information of how to get into the hotel when I had got in after a late flight but no information in the room about WiFi number. Bathroom seriously needs updating. The bath had areas of where coating had come off and a brown stain around it. Glass around the shower had mould. Toilet needed repetitive flushings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10

Seriously in need of renovation. Parts of the "room", its the size of a jail cell (no exageration) are held together with cellotape. The shower is so tiny my shoulders touch both sides, and when I asked for a glass of ice water be sent up or a menu, I was told to come down the bar and get it! No concept of service. Three good points, the pulled beef burger was high quality and delish, the bar and reception staff very nice (2 young ladies) and a good central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10

Do not stay here. Terrible. Rooms tiny no room for suitcases and people together. Shower was stainless steel made you feel like you are in the morgue. Bathroom full of mould. Owners are Chinese and have not put a cent into renovating this place to make it nice. The only good thing is the location. Would not put anyone in here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10

Bar/restaurant on first floor - seems fine, we did not try. Room has definitely seen better days! The carpet is old and dingy and the windows don't lock. There is no way to control room temperature outside of opening a window onto a scary fire escape. We had a giant spider in our bed. Did not take shoes off.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10

Room was good apart from the toilet water running all night. The other rooms basin had so many breaks in it it was not safe at all. One website had Free parking, another had parking for $20. When booking the hotel we were told we couldn’t reserve a park yet when we arrived we were told others had reserved carparks and that none were available. Miraculously then we were found one and charged $25 which contradicts other websites. Definitely not the greatest service.

2/10

So disappointing. Very dirty bathroom. Dust and dirt piled up over weeks, not been cleaned. Someone else long black hair on the floor, hole in wall, dirty cupboard, not been cleaned. Was actually disgusting. I was shocked. Got offered a free breakfast! No words.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023