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Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Serves breakfast and dinner
Meeting facility
Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, 9054
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Regent Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room - Sleeps 4 | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room - Sleeps 4

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Located in Dunedin City Centre, Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin is next to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and First Church of Otago. This 89-room hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • First Church of Otago - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Regent Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Best Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

At Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a banquet hall, a vending machine, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 10 to 15 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Mrs Silks Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1884
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 15 for adults, and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck 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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin on Jun 25, 2026 start from $61, 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 do near Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

This hotel is situated in Dunedin City Centre, just steps from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and Dunedin Chinese Garden, and within a short walk of The Octagon. You'll also find Regent Theatre and Grand Casino less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin include a casino?

No, Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a jetted bathtub and a kitchenette.

Are there hot tubs at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Mrs Silks Restaurant.

Will Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

The closest major airport to Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), which is 17.8 mi away (24 minutes by car).

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

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

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 556 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to shops and supermarket, plenty of tea and coffee. Lots of hot water in shower and amazing water pressure. Parking across the road was a bonus
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel could be better maintained and modernized.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is well situated. Staff was very helpful and available. That being said the hotel is under going renovations. I would recommend for anyone wanting to be close to the downtown core or railway station
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very grateful they let us leave the car in their lot for a wee while after checkout. It is being refurbished but our room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the hotel. Its charm was stupendous
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has seen much better days. Rooms are shabby and not well kept. The location is pretty good, though, so if you are just passing through for one night and don’t care too much about the quality issues, it’s fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes we were more than happy with our Leviathan visit.It is one of dunedin's earliest hotels and still has many of the original features but for those who appreciate yesterdays craftsmanship it has real appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
.very old property and no dining services.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there before as a truck driver i find this Hotel very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peaulele

Room was clean. Iron didn't work but overall comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay for a reasonable price. Building had character
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Valentino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very average room, lot of road noise.Bar didn"t open until 5-30.V average facility fo the price,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, convenient, central close to where needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Staff & service
Close to everything. Staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terere

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

I recommend this hotel

Awesom place awesom people clean staff was very helpful loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

J A

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
First room didn't have a fridge, do the girl swapped us to a nicer room with one, which was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean. Free parking was good. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip J

Great location

Great location Very helpful staff The hotel was affordable and exactly as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. I really appreciated the number of power points in the room: I could charge phone and hearing aids at the same time as boiling the kettle for a cuppa. Lovely hot water in the shower. I've stayed here before and certainly reccomm4end the Leviathan to anyone wanting value for money without the frills.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025