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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.

1. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Craig
NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Fable Dunedin
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Kingsgate Hotel sign, large windows, and a visible staircase leading to the upper floors.
A hotel room with a city view, a bed, and a night-time cityscape visible through the window.
A room with a large window, two orange chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

2. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Beti
NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.

3. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Angela
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
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.

4. Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Scott
NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Quest Dunedin
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.

5. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Albert
NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."
A hallway with a staircase, a large arched doorway, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a blue chair, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the city.

6. The Chamberson

The Chamberson
Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon
Australia
Julia
NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Chamberson
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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a grey sofa with yellow and black cushions.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a patterned carpet.

7. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.4 km from The Octagon
Australia
David
NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
A bar area with wooden counters, hanging mugs, and various bottles.
A lounge area with rows of chairs and a chandelier.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Law Courts Hotel" sign, a "Jury Room Bar" on the ground floor, and a "Vacancy Tonight" sign.
A bar area with a selection of liquor bottles, a large bottle of water, and multiple glasses on a tray.

8. Law Courts Hotel

Law Courts Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Shirley
NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Law Courts Hotel
A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.
A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.
A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a tray with a martini glass. Tables are set with white napkins and glasses.

9. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Dan
NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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 compact room with a kitchenette, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.
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.

10. Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Inver
NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin
A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.
A modern interior with a central seating area, glass railings, and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave above it.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a red chair, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

11. Ebb-Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Andrew
NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Ebb-Dunedin
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.
A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.
A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass coffee table.
A glass-top table with wicker chairs, a wall-mounted planter with flowers, and a brick floor.

12. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Merran
NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A spacious lobby with large glass doors leading to a garden, a reception desk, and a green sofa.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A view through large glass doors of a building with a potted plant and an air conditioning unit on the floor.
A parking area with several cars, a covered walkway, and a building with a sign that reads "Hotel".

13. 97 Motel Moray

97 Motel Moray
Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon
Australia
Andrew
NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
97 Motel Moray
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 staircase with a handrail, surrounded by ferns.
A paved pathway with a hedge on one side and a plant on the other.

14. Motel on York

Motel on York
Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon
New Zealand
Lianne
NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Motel on York
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.
A hot tub with a bottle of Deutz Brut champagne and two blue martini glasses.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a kitchen with a sink and cabinets. The room has large windows with curtains.
A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

15. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon
Australia
Steven
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Dunedin Palms Motel
A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.
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.
A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.

16. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon
Australia
Leanne
NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.
A modern bedroom with a grey headboard, a digital clock, and a small bedside table with a book.
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.

17. Dunedin Motel and Villas

Dunedin Motel and Villas
North Dunedin, 1.2 km from The Octagon
Australia
Beverley
NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Dunedin Motel and Villas
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 courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.
A garden pathway with white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush greenery.

18. 538 Great King Motel

538 Great King Motel
North Dunedin, 1.3 km from The Octagon
Australia
Jannette
NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
538 Great King Motel
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 balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.
A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

19. Aurora On George

Aurora On George
North Dunedin, 1.4 km from The Octagon
Australia
Mike
NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Aurora On George
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and sheer curtains.
A room with a window, two chairs, a table, a door with a fire action notice, and a framed picture on the wall.
A patio area with a lawn, a barbecue grill, and outdoor seating.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, built-in wooden beams, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

20. George Street Motel Apartments

George Street Motel Apartments
North Dunedin, 1.1 km from The Octagon
Australia
Tuaoloa Blessing
NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
George Street Motel Apartments
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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a breakfast setup including toast, juice, and a cup.
Bluestone On George
10.0
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
92 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
Amross Motel
9.8
Exceptional
724 reviews
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A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
979 reviews
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A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
Aurora On George
9.6
Exceptional
436 reviews
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Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

8/10 Good
"The location was so convenient. I booked 2 x single beds but got 1 x queen bed, which was quite annoying, but the hotel was clean and the amenities were good."
Satoko 3-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
97 Motel Moray

97 Motel Moray

8/10 Good
"Great location. Friendly front desk. Clean room."
Mark A 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
97 Motel Moray
The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"The room had great character and was very comfortable! We really enjoyed our stay."
Carrie 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel staff were very welcoming, the room was immaculately clean and very quiet. We enjoyed the view and restaurant menu. Will definitely be back."
Cole 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect for our stay."
Rachel 7-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"It was so close to where we needed to be. The hill was a bit much though LOL. We really enjoyed it. Expedia never gave us the contact number of the owner for check in. Thankfully a man walking past knew her and helpfully provided her details"
murray 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Stables Dunedin
Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful, well curated room. Nice bathroom, comfy bed. Room was quiet and compact but had everything I needed."
Craig 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Fable Dunedin
Aurora On George

Aurora On George

10/10 Excellent
"Helpful friendly staff. Super clean and well set up rooms. A decent hot shower with fantastic pressure. Good off street parking. Will definitely return to stay here again."
SACHA 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Aurora On George
Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel

8/10 Good
"The staff at this hotel were super friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was clean and well presented and rooms were spacious and well laid out. We had a great couple of nights stay in Dunedin and this place had everything we needed for our trip. It was a particularly busy weekend in Dunedin and we did have a couple of issues finding parking when we returned to the hotel in the evening but overall it was a great stay"
Nicola 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Dunedin Palms Motel

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 facade, set against a twilight sky.

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 128 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 128 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 Orokonui Ecosanctuary.
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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