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4.8 out of 5

"Always sheer delight to stay at the Distinction Dunedin. Fantastic suites, extremely comfortable, great service, lovely staff, wonderful restaurant an ... " More

By a verified traveller on Thu 14 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Dunedin awaits you at Distinction Dunedin Hotel. Within steps you'll find Grand Casino and Dunedin Chinese Garden within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a restaurant and in-room washers/dryers.

The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6 AM and 11 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-star Dunedin City Centre hotel include Speight's Brewery and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$221* Per night/room 5 Apr. - 6 Apr.

Superior King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Two Bedroom Studio

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Executive Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Distinction Dunedin Hotel ratings based on 110 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Everyone (75) Couples (21) Family (19)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Mar. 2024

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21 Mar. 2024 by Lilyana / Duty Manager

Kia Ora Jan,Thank you for rating your stay with us so highly. We hope to welcome you back to Distinction Dunedin sometime in the future.

5 out of 5
Always sheer delight to stay at the Distinction Dunedin. Fantastic suites, extremely comfortable, great service, lovely staff, wonderful restaurant and bar - who could ask for more!

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2024

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21 Mar. 2024 by Lilyana / Duty Manager

Kia Ora Wendy, Thank you for writing us such a positive review. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed everything about your stay & rated us so highly. We hope to welcome you back to Distinction Dunedin sometime in the future.

5 out of 5
Liked everything Disliked nothing

Posted by on 8 Feb. 2024

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19 Feb. 2024 by Lilyana Brett | Duty Manager

Kia Ora Andrew, Thank your taking the time to write us a review. We appreciate your very positive feedback & are happy to hear that you enjoyed everything about your stay. We hope to welcome you back sometime in the future.

5 out of 5
Second stay at Distinction Dunedin and 5th for their properties around the country. Always the same, consistent and exceptional service and room quality at each of their hotels. Loved it and will continue to come back.

Posted by on 19 Jan. 2024

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30 Jan. 2024 by Paris Hubac | Duty Manager

Kia ora Jan,We are pleased to see that you have enjoyed staying with us and we hope to see you again the next time that you are in Dunedin.Regards,

5 out of 5

Posted by on 6 Jan. 2024

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20 Jan. 2024 by Hotel Duty Manager

Kia ora Heather,Thank you for your review on Distinction Dunedin Hotel.We hope that you enjoyed our property and we wish to see you again in the future.Regards,Paris

5 out of 5
This hotel was great. We loved the complementary upgrade for our stay, the room was warm and comfortable, staff were great. The restaurant meals we had were very enjoyable.

Posted by on 6 Sep. 2023

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7 Sep. 2023 by Guest Services Manager

Kia ora Pamela,We are very pleased to see that you had an outstanding experience staying with Distinction Dunedin Hotel. It was also a pleasure to welcome you as our guest, and we would be delighted to see you again in the future.Best Regards,Nashe

5 out of 5
The 1 bedroom is well set out with the kitchen area well away from the bedroom. No problem with noise from traffic or other guests at night. This property is situated within walking distance of the Octagon so lots of options for dining. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend this hotel.

Posted by on 14 Aug. 2023

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15 Aug. 2023 by Guest Services Manager

Kia ora Sandra,Thank you very much for your time for sharing your thoughts and your positive review regarding your stay with Distinction Dunedin Hotel.We look forward to see you again soon!Best Regards,Distinction Dunedin Hotel

5 out of 5
Great location and friendly staff

Posted by on 31 Jul. 2023

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2 Aug. 2023 by Guest Services Manager

Kia ora Stuart,Thank you very much for your positive review regarding your stay with us. We are delighted that you have had an enjoyable experience!Warmest Regards,Distinction Dunedin Hotel

2 out of 5
We had a horrible stay the first night. The thermostat/air con wasn't working and our room felt like 30C. My husband and I had sore, dry throats and were stuffed up by the morning. We got zero sleep that night it was so hot. Luckily there was another room available for us the next night and we finally got some sleep. (No maintenance on weekends.) We ate at the Parcel's Restaurant both nights we were there and it far exceeded expectations! Highly recommend the restaurant.

Posted by on 4 Jul. 2023

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10 Jul. 2023 by Guest Service Manager

Kia ora Kirsty,I am regretful to hear that your first night wasn't as pleasing as it should be, but I am glad that the issue has been resolved expeditiously after it was raised to our team the next day, and that you our Parcels' restaurant has exceeded your expectations.We hope this has not dissuaded you to stay with us again, as we would be delighted to welcome you, should you plan on a return visit to Dunedin.Warmest Regards,Distinction Dunedin Hotel

5 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2023

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7 Apr. 2023 by Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Hello Johnny,Thank you for leaving us a 5/5 review based on your recent stay with us at Distinction Dunedin Hotel.We are pleased that you had an enjoyable stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you are visiting Dunedin.Kind Regards,

About the Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Location 6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Distinction Dunedin Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This 4.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Dunedin Railway Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Distinction Dunedin Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and safes. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Washer and dryer
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6 AM to 11 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Distinction Dunedin Hotel has a restaurant on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 36.00 for adults and NZD 18 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 25 per day
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 25 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Distinction Dunedin Hotel
  • Distinction Dunedin
  • Distinction Dunedin
  • Distinction Dunedin Hotel Hotel
  • Distinction Dunedin Hotel Dunedin
  • Distinction Dunedin Hotel Hotel Dunedin

Awards & Affiliations

  • Qualmark

National Rating

Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.