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Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Otago

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Superior Room | Private kitchenette
Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Reception
Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Serves breakfast and dinner

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, 9054
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Room

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

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room - Sleeps 4 | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room - Sleeps 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed

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

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
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Otago - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stuart St Macs BrewBar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Hotel with free parking, a short walk to University of Otago
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 garden, a vending machine, and a banquet hall.
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

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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 Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin on Oct 8, 2025 start from $64.74, excluding 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 Grand Casino and Dunedin Town Hall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. 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 bar plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and kitchenettes.

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin have a hot tub?

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.

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms 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 at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin.

Reviews

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 511 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 511 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 511 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 511 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 511 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alex

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed: the beautiful architecture of the building and convenience to central Dunedin Could be better: was quite cold, would’ve like more provisions to keep me warm during stay. Also, would have preferred if housekeeping replenished the soap etc. during room service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

karl

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
The hotel itself is pretty cool with the age of it but its noisy, our bed was way too soft..both of our meals were undercooked and the staff didnt really seem motivated to be there..the shower was awesome but to be honest we will not be staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

8/10 Good

Valentino

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

8/10 Good

Hiromi

Near center of Dunedin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Christchurch

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Broken bed, ceilings flaking paint. Cheap though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok, it's a basic hotel but if you're looking for somewhere cheap in central Dunedin with parking, you’ll go a long way to beat the Leviathan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I lived It
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located great price continental breakfast over Easter was great to have. Room great apart from raw bleach in toilet brush holder was overpowering in the room. Realised and got rid of it and then no complaints. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Use to always have a cooked breakfast that was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Business traveler, Traveled with family
It was convenient for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Staff & service
heritage building, close to station and native displays also walking distance to octagon . If u pay cash for a meal make sure they record it on order or get receipt, as they included mine on room charge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

avinash

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Steve

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

2/10 Terrible

Derek

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Well worth driving past
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine Jane

No heater in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very handy to walk to the centre. Only problem we found both this time and last time we stayed there, is that the bins must be directly under the bedroom window and they are emptied at 5.30 in the morning. Not nice when you are there to enjoy a relaxing sleep in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful 😍

Satisfied with our 3nights stay. I like the vibes ❤️ The hotel is so beautiful 😍 we will definitely book again if we got a chance to go back in Dunedin 🥰
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Handy to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025