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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 699 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio (Twin) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Four Bedroom Suite

  • 1991 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • 1346 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin City Centre, Distinction Dunedin Hotel is adjacent to Grand Casino and within a 5-minute walk of Dunedin Chinese Garden. This 4.5-star hotel has 121 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Octagon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 9 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Plato - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Distinction Dunedin Hotel features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Self parking is offered for NZD 30 per day. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a banquet hall.
50-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Washers/dryers, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 38.00 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Distinction Dunedin Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Dunedin City Centre, just steps from Grand Casino and Dunedin Chinese Garden, and within a short walk of Speight's Brewery. You'll also find The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for NZD 30 per day.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Distinction Dunedin Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Distinction Dunedin Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, around-the-clock room service, and a minibar.

Are there hot tubs at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Distinction Dunedin Hotel serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Distinction Dunedin Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

The closest major airport to Distinction Dunedin Hotel is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), which is 17.4 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Distinction Dunedin Hotel.

Reviews

Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 801 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 801 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 801 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 801 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 801 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JINGWEI

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff from reception, cleaners and restaurant. We had high tea and selection was tip top. We stayed in a twin bedroom, one queen and two singles. Really needed a quiet stay and I wasn’t disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeneva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in dunedin a lot of times. This is our first time staying at this hotel. I loved it !! Staff, room, location was perfect. I will.be a regular from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel I’ve stayed at in NZ

Incredible hotel. We stayed in a two bedroom studio that was so spacious. Everything was brand new and comfortable. Very quiet. Free parking too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really nice. It set in the historical part of Dunedin. However, what was missing was the connection of Māori people who there before. It was overly colonial. I wish I was able experience more of Māori connection to Dunedin and Otago. I think hotel owners missed that opportunity. Nonetheless, it It has all amenities such as a washer and dryer in the room. That was very useful especially when if you are travelling to another destination after Otago.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meenal

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location fast check in & out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heramb

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate, APO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I LOVED this hotel and wish I could have stayed longer. I would definitely stay again. I was in an executive suite, which was very spacious. PROs: HUGE bathtub, washer-dryer in the room with soap packets, easy to hook laptop up to giant TV using an HDMI cable (they loaned me one), the heat/AC is very quiet, soundproofing is excellent, food is excellent, lots of drawers, 2 narrow closets, kettle and milk for tea (also a nepresso), comfortable bed, nice robes and slippers, great water pressure, both wand and rainshower heads in shower CONs: It feels a bit rude to complain about anything, but... the curtains are reversed -- sheers on the room side and blackout curtains on the window side which was weird and not convenient, the couch seat cushions were terribly overused and sink so low that using the ottoman was then very uncomfortable, the tap water is not good (chemical smell) and there is no complementary alternative - carried a lot of water from the convenience store 3 blocks away every day, shower door didn't close right so some water out on the floor which could get dangerously slippery All in all, GREAT experience. Service was excellent -- Tim served me for dinner all 4 nights and was a delight. The front desk people were friendly and helpful as well. I felt quite welcome. THANK YOU DISTINCTION.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable bed. Warm room. Clean room. Great shower. Awesome that it had a washer and dryer in the room. I will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spiros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to everything and so well equipped with sewing.shaving, and vanitiy kits, as well as even make up facecloths , robes and slippers plus many other life conveniences. Great place to stay . Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Distinction is a fantastic hotel. Always enjoy our time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole R

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and tastefully furnished. The bed was amazing. Quiet. An easy walk to the train station and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit to Dunedin. The hotel was a great experience. Great bath and shower and comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast (one of the best we have had at a hotel). Close to good restaurants and historic places. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were a shambles when we checked in and the two people on the front desk went above and beyond to help us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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