10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to The Octagon in Dunedin from NZ$94

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

A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.

A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

1. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Courtney

NZ$177

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.

A hotel room with a city view, a bed, and a night-time cityscape visible through the window.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Kingsgate Hotel sign, large windows, and a visible staircase leading to the upper floors.

A room with a large window, two orange chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

2. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon

Jennifer

NZ$188

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.

A buffet with various food items and utensils.

A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.

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

3. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon

Teresa

NZ$159

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

4. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon

Tanya

NZ$151

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dishwasher, a round table with chairs, and a door leading to another room.

5. Quest Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon

Scott

NZ$163

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

A modern building with a covered entrance, a parking area, and outdoor seating.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a patterned carpet.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a wine rack.

6. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.4 km from The Octagon

David

NZ$166

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a fridge and a microwave.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a blue chair, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the city.

A hallway with a staircase, a large arched doorway, and framed artwork on the wall.

7. The Chamberson

Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon

Julia

NZ$194

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table. There is a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a tray with a martini glass. Tables are set with white napkins and glasses.

8. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Dan

NZ$234

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A bar area with wooden counters, hanging mugs, and various bottles.

A lounge area with rows of chairs and a chandelier.

A bar area with a selection of liquor bottles, a large bottle of water, and multiple glasses on a tray.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Law Courts Hotel" sign, a "Jury Room Bar" on the ground floor, and a "Vacancy Tonight" sign.

9. Law Courts Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon

Inver

NZ$140

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass coffee table.

A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.

10. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Laurie

NZ$152

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

An outdoor patio with brick walls, a metal lamp post, and a table with chairs.

A banquet hall with rows of tables set for dining, chandeliers, and a fireplace.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central coffee table. Large windows with curtains provide natural light and views of the outside.

A room with a sofa, a small table, a bench, and two beds with leaf-patterned bedding.

11. Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon

Inver

NZ$107

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave above it.

A modern interior with a central seating area, glass railings, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with a glass facade reflecting the sky and surroundings.

12. Ebb-Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon

Andrew

NZ$266

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A spacious lobby with large glass doors leading to a garden, a reception desk, and a green sofa.

A parking area with several cars, a covered walkway, and a building with a sign that reads "Hotel".

A modern living room with a television, a dining table with chairs, and a balcony with a view of the city.

A view through large glass doors of a building with a potted plant and an air conditioning unit on the floor.

13. 97 Motel Moray

Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon

Andrew

NZ$167

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A room with a view of a building through a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a framed landscape painting above it, a clock, and a smoke detector on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a painting on the wall.

A staircase with a handrail, surrounded by ferns.

14. Motel on York

Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon

Lianne

NZ$175

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.

A potted plant next to a staircase and a wall-mounted artwork.

A hot tub with a bottle of Deutz Brut champagne and two blue martini glasses.

A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

15. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Steven

NZ$190

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.

A room with large windows, a view of a historic building, and a large plant.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden door with glass panels, and a chandelier.

16. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon

Leanne

NZ$236

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.

A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

17. Aurora On George

North Dunedin, 1.4 km from The Octagon

Mike

NZ$178

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and sheer curtains on large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern bedroom with a grey headboard, a digital clock, and a small bedside table with a book.

18. Dunedin Motel and Villas

North Dunedin, 1.2 km from The Octagon

Peter

NZ$178

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs. A sofa with a patterned pillow is in the living area, and a window provides natural light.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

A garden pathway with white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush greenery.

19. 538 Great King Motel

North Dunedin, 1.3 km from The Octagon

Jeremy

NZ$177

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A two-story building with a brick facade, large windows, and a green roof.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, microwave, and refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a leaf-patterned duvet, a bedside lamp, and a small wooden nightstand.

20. Woodlands Motels and Apartments

North Dunedin, 1.5 km from The Octagon

Despot

NZ$165

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Octagon

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bluestone On George	10.0 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 91 reviews	View
Amross Motel	9.8 Exceptional 723 reviews	View
The Stables Dunedin	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Distinction Dunedin Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 973 reviews	View

Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk always staffed. Very spacious room."

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Be mindful of the parking charge - Website says parking but it is a $25 per night charge. Have stayed there before and this is new."

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great central location, spacious 1 bed unit with washing machine and dryer and parking was included which was a bonus"

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

8/10 Good

"It was good"

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"This is a fun location and nicely set up space. Staff were extremely helpful."

The Chamberson

10/10 Excellent

"Big room , great location"

Aurora On George

8/10 Good

"Comfortable place to stay"

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

8/10 Good

"Generously sized and comfortable hotel room, with convenient secure parking onsite."

Fable Dunedin

8/10 Good

"good stay. slight hiccup.... no coffee pods in room but staff remedied the issue"

Other attractions near The Octagon

A historic building with a clock tower and a cathedral in the background.

Dunedin Town Hall

8.6/10 (330 reviews)

Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.

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An art gallery with a large painting of a river landscape on the wall.

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

View work by some of Europe’s finest painters along with exhibits that showcase the abundance of talented artisans in New Zealand.

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A historic building with a sign reading "Regent" and "Otago Theatre Trust" on the facade.

Regent Theatre

9.0/10 (54 reviews)

A busy schedule of book fairs, family-friendly theatrical shows, film screenings, live concerts and well-known Broadway productions makes this city theatre a one-stop venue for cultural events.

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A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews.

St. Paul's Cathedral

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.

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An ornate church interior with wooden beams, a balcony, and stained glass windows.

First Church of Otago

8.8/10 (136 reviews)

With its breathtaking design and stained-glass windows, Dunedin’s most prominent church is often referred to as New Zealand’s finest 19th-century building.

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A modern building with a large triangular roof and glass windows, surrounded by a metal fence and street lamps.

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

9.4/10 (174 reviews)

The extensive collection of interactive displays and intricate scale models bring the fascinating history of the Otago region to life.

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Seriously Twisted

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Seriously Twisted during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Temple Gallery

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Temple Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Octagon?

The Octagon is located in a historic area of Dunedin known for its beautiful beaches and charming cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 126 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Octagon?

Adjacent to The Octagon, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Scenic Hotel Southern Cross and Distinction Dunedin Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to The Octagon?

Expedia has 126 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Octagon.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Octagon, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near The Octagon.

What can I see and do near The Octagon?

You'll want to browse the collections at Otago Museum, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. While you're exploring, swing by Dunedin Town Hall, Regent Theatre and Olveston to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time wandering around Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Chinese Garden and Signal Hill.

How can I get to The Octagon?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Dunedin Railway Station. There may not be many public transport choices near to The Octagon so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for The Octagon hotels

1. Fable Dunedin

2. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

4. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

5. Quest Dunedin

6. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

7. The Chamberson

8. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

9. Law Courts Hotel

10. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

11. Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

12. Ebb-Dunedin

13. 97 Motel Moray

14. Motel on York

15. Dunedin Palms Motel

16. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

17. Aurora On George

18. Dunedin Motel and Villas

19. 538 Great King Motel

20. Woodlands Motels and Apartments

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Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Chamberson

Aurora On George

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Fable Dunedin

Other attractions near The Octagon

Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Regent Theatre

St. Paul's Cathedral

First Church of Otago

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Seriously Twisted

Temple Gallery

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