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4.7 out of 5

"Comfortable beds, clean, tidy, easy check in and out, thank you " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 01 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

Dunedin Palms Motel places you in the center 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-star Dunedin City Centre motel, you'll find University of Otago.

Studio

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$171* Per night/room 28 Apr. - 29 Apr.

Executive Studio (2 Adults)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

One Bedroom Double Spa

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Two Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Studio (Spa)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Dunedin Palms Motel ratings based on 423 Verified Reviews

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

Guest reviews for Dunedin Palms Motel

Everyone (189) Couples (140) Family (97)
5 out of 5
Comfortable beds, clean, tidy, easy check in and out, thank you

Posted by on 1 Apr. 2024

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5 out of 5
Good, central location.

Posted by on 8 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Friendly staff with quality fittings

Posted by on 4 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Friendly staff, good facilities

Posted by on 12 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5
Very happy with our stay for one night. Lovely clean room, with a great bed. Love the shower, not over a bath.

Posted by on 21 Jan. 2024

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2 out of 5
Bed was so uncomfortable, tv didnt work, coffee plunger was still full of old coffee and no air conditioning.

Posted by on 8 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 5 Jan. 2024

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4 out of 5
Quiet

Posted by on 28 Nov. 2023

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5 out of 5
Easy efficient quick check in, key handed over as I had already paid, parking pointed out then done.... Well presented and very well cleaned room. Will look to use this place now when in Dunedin.

Posted by on 21 Nov. 2023

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4 out of 5
Very clean Very convenient Very dark and little light in room.

Posted by on 12 Nov. 2023

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Property Features

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Dunedin Railway Station (1.9 km / 1.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Dunedin Palms Motel offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Luxury bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Weekday newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Spa Services

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 7:00 PM

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. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. For more details, 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.

Dunedin Palms Motel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

This motel will place an authorization equal to one night's accommodation and two weeks prior to your stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Private entrance
  • Smoke detector
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not 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 not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not 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
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

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 14–28 for adults, and NZD 14–28 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 2.45 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Dunedin Palms
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  • Palms Dunedin
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  • Dunedin Palms Hotel Dunedin
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National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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