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Our top choices for The Octagon hotels

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Wains Suite | Bathroom

1. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Rebecca
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Fable Dunedin
Junior Suite
Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Junior Suite | Balcony view

2. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Beti
NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Reception
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

3. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Teresa
NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

4. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Albert
NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Exterior
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette
Reception
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

5. Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Scott
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Quest Dunedin
Deluxe Kitchen Studio
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Bar (on property)
Breakfast and dinner served

6. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.4 km from The Octagon
Australia
David
NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Exterior
1 Bed Junior Suite (NEST)
Lobby
1 Bed Junior Suite (NEST) | City view

7. The Chamberson

The Chamberson
Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon
Australia
Julia
NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Chamberson
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Superior Three Bedroom Suite

8. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Dan
NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Meeting facility

9. Law Courts Hotel

Law Courts Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Shirley
NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Law Courts Hotel
Executive Studio Twin with Balcony
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Premier One-Bedroom Apartment | Living area

10. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Merran
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Courtyard
Suite
Serves breakfast and dinner
Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

11. Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Inver
NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
The Suite | Private kitchenette
Front of property

12. Ebb-Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Andrew
NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ebb-Dunedin
Reception
Exterior
TV
Studio

13. 97 Motel Moray

97 Motel Moray
Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon
Australia
Andrew
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
97 Motel Moray
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | View from room
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
Reception
One Bedroom Spa | View from room

14. Motel on York

Motel on York
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
New Zealand
Lianne
NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Motel on York
Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Executive Studio (2 Adults)

15. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Steven
NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Dunedin Palms Motel
Restaurant
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View
Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Living area

16. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Leanne
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
View from property
Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living room
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

17. Aurora On George

Aurora On George
North Dunedin, 1.4 km from The Octagon
Australia
Mike
NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Aurora On George
Property grounds
Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Apartment 3 Bedroom (F) | Living area
XApartment 3 Bedroom (A, B or C)

18. Dunedin Motel and Villas

Dunedin Motel and Villas
North Dunedin, 1.2 km from The Octagon
Australia
Peter
NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Dunedin Motel and Villas
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
View from room
Breakfast area
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

19. 538 Great King Motel

538 Great King Motel
North Dunedin, 1.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Jannette
NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
538 Great King Motel
Exterior detail
Superior Two Bedroom (Sleeps 4) | View from room
Superior One Bedroom | View from room
Superior Two Bedroom (Sleeps 5) | View from room

20. Woodlands Motels and Apartments

Woodlands Motels and Apartments
North Dunedin, 1.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Despot
NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Woodlands Motels and Apartments
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Superior Studio, 1 King Bed | Courtyard view
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10.0
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9.8
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Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

Aurora On George

Aurora On George

10/10 Excellent
"Very central clean quiet and plenty off street parking"
Marianne 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Aurora On George
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

8/10 Good
"Convenient and comfortable, we could walk to everything we wanted to see in town. Separate bedroom and living space perfect fir different sleeping patterns."
Sharon 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Quest Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent
"Nice stay"
Albert 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

8/10 Good
"Old, run down property. However, it was cheap and suited our needs. No complaints."
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Beach lodge motel
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location, the room was great and the included breakfast was fantastic. Definitely good value for money and a great place to stay."
Beti 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

8/10 Good
"Lovely character building restored sympathetically to a high standard. We couldn’t operate the cooktop due to being unfamiliar with the technology and the shower had weak water pressure."
Jan 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean refurbished rooms - not large but good for me on a business trip. Rooms can be a bit dark but I was out most of the time"
Guy 2-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Fable Dunedin
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"An excellent breakfast! Staff friendly and helpful. Interesting place to stay with character features but modern fitout blending old with new"
Ron 3-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk always staffed. Very spacious room."
Dorothy 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

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

Dunedin Town Hall

8.6/10 (330 reviews)
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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)
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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 130 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 The Victoria Hotel Dunedin.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to The Octagon?
Expedia has 130 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, Orokonui Ecosanctuary 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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