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Dunedin Palms Motel

Property class: 4.5

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Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Terrace/patio
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Studio Spa | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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One Bedroom (3 Adults) | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Double Spa | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Double Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Private spa tub

Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 395 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Spa | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area | Flat-screen TV, heated floors

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area | Flat-screen TV, heated floors

One Bedroom Double Spa

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Spa

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin Palms Motel is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery. This 27-room, 4.5-star motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, furnished balconies, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Regent Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 12 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Palms Motel

A local mainstay since 1930, Dunedin Palms Motel offers free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. A stay here includes free parking. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. This motel also has laundry facilities.
32-inch flat-screen TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Kitchenettes, furnished balconies or patios, and refrigerators are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 12 for adults and NZD 12 to 12 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
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 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests requesting to split the king bed will be charged an additional fee of NZD 10 per stay.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 12 to 12 for adults, and NZD 12 to 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Dunedin Palms
Dunedin Palms Motel
Palms Dunedin
Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Motel Motel
Dunedin Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Motel Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Dunedin Palms Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunedin Palms Motel?

As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Palms Motel on May 18, 2026 start from $109, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Dunedin Palms Motel?

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

Is there a spa available at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Spa services at the motel include massages.

Does Dunedin Palms Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Dunedin Palms Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Dunedin Palms Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Dunedin Palms Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Dunedin Palms Motel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Dunedin Palms Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dunedin Palms Motel though service animals are welcome.

Where is the closest airport to Dunedin Palms Motel?

The closest major airport to Dunedin Palms Motel is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), which is 17.6 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Dunedin Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 942 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Loved the hot tub, nice complimentary pint of milk, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a fabulous motel Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean Tidy. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay and available in a last minute request.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yuet, Wellington

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house keeping staff was efficient when the shower outlet was clogged.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, modern, airy, bright and close to amenities. It was easy checking in & out. Their staff are very friendly and approachable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Thank you Palms Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very helpfull and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clinton, Perth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here, the accommodation was very clean, neat and tidy and walking distance to everything I needed, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms nice and clean with good facilities and free parking. Motel was well located to the centre of the town too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean. Motel in good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sudapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service! Nice to stay😍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quite room. Large room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary, Casey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean warm room .check in lady was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and everything you need for a stop over
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim

No soap for shower or left anywhere. Really cold when we arrived at night, and windows were all open. The office was also locked when we arrived at 5.30pm and had to wait for the lady to come down. The pull out couch had a pair of kids underwear in them so hasn't been pulled out and cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ange

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Close to city, clean and tidy and had all that we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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