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Dunedin Palms Motel

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A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.
A hot tub with a bottle of Deutz Brut champagne and two blue martini glasses.
A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a kitchen with a sink and cabinets. The room has large windows with curtains.
A potted plant next to a staircase and a wall-mounted artwork.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a red throw, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom (3 Adults)

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Two Bedroom Apartment

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a TV, and a small kitchenette.

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Studio (2 Adults)

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a kitchen with a sink and cabinets. The room has large windows with curtains.

Executive Studio (2 Adults)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom Double Spa

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a bathroom, and a kitchenette.

One Bedroom Double Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard

A hot tub area with a wooden wall, a chair, a small table, and a decorative bird sculpture.

Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a red throw blanket, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio (Spa)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

Studio (Spa)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room

A hotel room with a dining area, a separate bedroom, a bathroom, and a kitchenette.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Dunedin

Dunedin Palms Motel places you in the centre of Dunedin, within a short 5-minute stroll of Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4.5-property class Dunedin City Centre motel include The Octagon and Dunedin Chinese Garden.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Best Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cookie Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Takeichi - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Dunedin motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1930
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dunedin Palms Motel offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 14 to 14 for adults and NZD 14 to 14 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 lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 14 to 14 for adults and NZD 14 to 14 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 per cent

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

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Dunedin Palms
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Palms Dunedin
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Dunedin Palms Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Palms Motel on 17 Aug 2026 start from NZ$178, 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.

Is parking available at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Yep, Dunedin Palms Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dunedin Palms Motel?

The closest beach to Dunedin Palms Motel is St. Clair Beach (3.5 km).

Does Dunedin Palms Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dunedin Palms Motel?

No, Dunedin Palms Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dunedin Palms Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Dunedin Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 648 out of 958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 958 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location to find and central to sightseeing venues.Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to find, and in a great location, close to lots of restaurants and city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,friendly staff, close to shops and attractions
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice , clean and tidy , quiet, close to town , good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very spacious, comfortable and clean room. Happy to be on the ground floor. Good laundry facility. An enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good - spacious and motel was very centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Walking distato town. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Spa was great. Good linen on the bed, but a bit soft for me. TV selection was abysmal. Nice wee kitchen with lovely coffee and nice biscuits. Clean, quiet, good parking and convenient to restaurants. All in all, pretty good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy Good for all amenities Pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff upon checkin. Great room that’s very clean and modern. Close to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff ,close to cbd and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mike

Shower excellent but very few facilities as far as cooking went.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good base in Dunedin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate, a beautiful spacious apartment and an easy walk into town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spotless, On the rainy day,umbrellas were provided Staff really nice, helpful (one recommended Taco Tuesday, $7 each) Amigos.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026