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Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Terrace/patio
Executive Studio (2 Adults)
A potted plant next to a staircase and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July

Explore the area

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185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 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

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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom (3 Adults)

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

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Two Bedroom Apartment

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

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Executive Studio (2 Adults)

Executive Studio (2 Adults)

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

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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

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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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio

Studio

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

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Studio (Spa)

Studio (Spa)

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

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

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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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Twin Room

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
  • University of Otago - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vanguard Specialty Coffee - ‬3 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 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 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 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 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.

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

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 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Palms Motel on 26 Jul 2026 start from NZ$194, 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. 644 out of 954 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 954 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 954 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 954 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 954 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Mike

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

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
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8/10 Good

yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff ,close to cbd and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good base in Dunedin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Fred

Loved the hot tub, nice complimentary pint of milk, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, parking. You need to be aware there can be a lot of stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ask for a room that is not on the street side
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sudapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service! Nice to stay😍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean. Motel in good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

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