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Superior Three Bedroom Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Restaurant
Exterior
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Studio (Twin) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Two Bedroom Studio | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio (Twin) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Four Bedroom Suite

  • 185 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior King

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

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • 125 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

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

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About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service and a meeting room.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and complimentary weekday newspapers. Additionally, rooms include a safe and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Distinction Dunedin Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Casino. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Grand Casino and 14 minutes on foot from University of Otago
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness centre, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6 AM to 11 AM and at the weekend from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 11 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; NZD 40 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 full breakfast: from approximately NZD 40 for adults and from NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 790 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 940 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are very nice and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on arrival were amazing and super friendly. The hotel was excellent - highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room an staff awesome especially Moana in the restaurant, she was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room with a huge bathroom. All the staff were friendly and helpful Breakfast was excellent with a wide choice of food Restaurant food was good and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel, very comfortable beds, rooms and ensuite good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our quality hotels and this was no exception. Clean, polite staff, buffet breakfast good and close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Distinction is our go-to for Dunedin. Friendly staff, great breakfast and a quiet and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel! Great staff exquisite beds and great water pressure in the shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Heng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and convenient location in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

E Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything especially the food - was ab delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Nicest I’ve stayed at in a long long time. Everything was clean and super modern and the staff were so helpful and accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and comfortable room! We were amazed that an apartment sized washer and dryer were in the room. Very plush bedding and living space made it a 5 star rating! The restaurant was an added bonus! The Chinese Tea Garden was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good food in the restaurant, the staff members were amazing and the room(s) were very nice! I would absolutely stay here again. Walking distance to eateries and the beautiful buildings downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, central location. You can easily walk to lots of restaurants and shops. We had a 2 bedroom apartment, which was comfortable and clean, and looked like it had been recently refurbished.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, comfortable bed, lovely open room. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Staff were helpful in so many ways!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful and organised. Room was lovely and quiet and close to some great restaurants including MOON. Added bonus there was a washing machine and dryer in my room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with good amenities and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and the staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous accomodation! Love this hotel! So comfy and all needs covered - microwave and plates/cutlery with fridge. Fab bed and excellent location with friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people great place to stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kranthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service by the staff at the desk and the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Changhui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is large and there is even washer and dryer in the very large bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025