Portobello Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Activities

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket

NZ$48
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
First Church, the third iteration of the first Presbyterian church

Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City

NZ$65
per adult
Dunedin True Crime Walking Tour Inner City
See wild penguins just metres away !

Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch

NZ$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour

NZ$169
per adult
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Experience Dunedin Private Tours

Private Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 6 people

NZ$30
per traveller
Private Dunedin and Otago Peninsula Tours up to 6 people
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Our pick of the best Portobello Hotel Deals

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4.5 out of 5
123 Princes Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$167 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$167
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The location is the best thing about this hotel. We stayed for 2 days before the Dunedin Marathon which the hotel sponsors but the staff members and manager weren't very runners friendly. We asked for a late checkout so we could come back and have a quick shower and they offered 11.30am or 12 or ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

4.5 out of 5
118 High Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$146 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$146
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street Dunedin
The price is NZ$232 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$232
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (975 reviews)
"Great hotel, the best in Dunedin."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4 out of 5
137 St Andrew Street Centre City Dunedin
The price is NZ$166 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$166
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

3.5 out of 5
24 Esplanade Dunedin
The price is NZ$230 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$230
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel St Clair
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

3 out of 5
38 Victoria Rd Dunedin Otago
The price is NZ$139 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$139
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Dunedin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ocean Beach Railway and St. Clair Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
"Old, run down property. However, it was cheap and suited our needs. No complaints."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Beach lodge motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Portobello

Find the best Portobello areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Portobello
Learn more about Portobello
A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.

Dunedin City Centre

Dunedin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Regent Theatre or Grand Casino.

A series of weathered wooden posts in the ocean.

St. Clair

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to St. Clair. A stop by St. Clair Beach or St. Clair Golf Club might round out your trip.

A tall clock tower with a flag on top, set against a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
Photo by Maddie Hayes
Open Photo by Maddie Hayes

North Dunedin

Unique features of North Dunedin include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Otago Museum or Dunedin Botanic Garden while you're exploring the area.

South Dunedin

Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.

A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and a hillside with buildings.

Saint Kilda

Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

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