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Dunedin Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near University of Otago

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Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
One Bedroom (3 Adults) | View from room
Studio
Twin Room | Private kitchen
One Bedroom (3 Adults)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

Map
185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Studio (2 Adults)

Executive Studio (2 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Double Spa

One Bedroom Double Spa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Private spa tub

Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio (Spa)

Studio (Spa)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom (3 Adults)

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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 7:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 4.5-property class Dunedin City Centre motel, you'll find University of Otago.
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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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Otago - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 11 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Palms Motel

Motel with free parking, near University of Otago
Dunedin Palms Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 10 for adults and NZD 10 to 10 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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
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 10 to 10 for adults and NZD 10 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 18 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 18 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • 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 major 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 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 major credit cards, 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 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

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

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
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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 15 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Palms Motel on 22 Jun 2025 start from NZ$207.00, 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 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

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

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM on request for a fee.

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. 605 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 894 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located for a one night stay and to get around town for shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean warm comfortable motel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
We were delayed and knew we would be arriving late so I called ahead and the manager was super helpful and arranged to leave the key and milk for us. She was also appreciate of the notice. The room was so toasty warm. TVs in all the rooms which my boys loved. Very clean and everything you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dunedin Palms is a great value. We spent three nights there during high season. The location is excellent -downtown and a short walk to the octagon (center of town) and only 2 blocks to the Speights brewery/pub. It's located about 1/3 of the way up a hill. But it's not that steep and was not a problem for us. We stayed in a 1 BR apartment and it was huge and very clean with lots of space. We appreciated the small kitchenette with a microwave, stovetop and coffee/tea. Weirdly, they did not provide milk (every other motel that we stayed at during our 35 trip provided milk) but we just bought some at a nearby grocery store. Free parking was a huge plus. Uber was easily accessible in the area and we took it to/from restaurants for dinner. Another big plus were the laundry facilities, $4/load to wash and $4/load to dry with complimentary laundry detergent. A few downsides: there was some noise, including a garbage truck emptying dumpsters nearby at 6am one day. There's no AC so the room stayed warm on days in the 60s. Keeping the windows open all day/night helped. Also, there was a large outdoor smoking area with tables and chairs near our room. We were concerned that it might be an issue - either smelling smoke in our room or from gatherings and noise - but it wasn't a problem during our stay. Overall, it was a great option for Dunedin and I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms check in was simple
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good sized room with separate bedroom, enough space for a few nights. We walked down to the octagon and the Saturday market - a bit of an uphill walk back to the motel. Only criticism I have is that there is no air con although a fan was supplied. The room did get hot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Great choice

Very clean spacious rooms for 3 people. One bed was in the main living area and the other bedroom was separate. Appreciated the balcony area. Walkable to restaurants and sights
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Abhinesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and safe. Also, it was clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and tidy room, only gripe is the bed was very soft.....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sock peng

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great 3 night stay. 2 adults and 1 teen had the 2 bedroom unit. Good clean facilities and very close to town for food and bar options. Would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Althea

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

Dunedin stay

Good location, walkable, but very steep hill to go up. Going down was great. Not far from the Octagon and casino. Loved having a hot tub, as we did a lot of walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay within walking distance of sights. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but all the hills in Dunedin make it hard to walk around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

K

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No better than any other place but had to pay twice the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No milk in fridge no dressing gowns. Very basic tv channels
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, very tidy and well appointed, especially for a studio.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well positioned to city and speights brewery, highly recommend booking here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived at 7.15 pm on Wednesday checked out today at 8.30 am never saw a receptionist the entire time reception only open 1 pm to 7 pm what poor hours met a lovely cleaner who was able to change paper money into coins for the guest laundry a very soulless place on a road with businesses on it pictures very very deceptive imo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024