Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Four Bedroom Suite

  • 185 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • 125 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (NZD 27 per day)

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 38 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

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 38.00 for adults and from NZD 19 for children
  • Self-parking fee: NZD 27 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. 650 out of 780 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 780 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 780 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 780 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 780 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Spiros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to everything and so well equipped with sewing.shaving, and vanitiy kits, as well as even make up facecloths , robes and slippers plus many other life conveniences. Great place to stay . Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Distinction is a fantastic hotel. Always enjoy our time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and tastefully furnished. The bed was amazing. Quiet. An easy walk to the train station and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit to Dunedin. The hotel was a great experience. Great bath and shower and comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast (one of the best we have had at a hotel). Close to good restaurants and historic places. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were a shambles when we checked in and the two people on the front desk went above and beyond to help us.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya, Invercargill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite hotel in Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, good location to walk to city centre. Short walk to Railway station & bus stop. Great to have washing & dryer machine in 2 bedroom suite. Courtesy umbrellas came in handy. Nothing was too much trouble. Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, as a solo traveller mad a great base to walk around during the day and enjoy the eateries, at the restaurant nice meal and on line with the $ the quality was there
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Georgeous hotel in a great location. Modern furnishings. Comfortable beds. Great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't stay as the function we were going to was cancelled. However have stayed before and enjoy everything about this accommodation. Staff are excellent with the reception staff extremely helpful in sorting out the cancellation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean warm room..great bathroom..☆Excellent Comfortable Bed☆ Friendly Staff☆ Breakfast was ok..good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jade

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size apartment with washing machine couch to relax gym on site restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula, Albany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in many hotels around the world and this would be up there with the best of the best! The rooms were spacious, the decor fitting for the era of the original building, the rooms were well appointed, the food was excellent, and the service was fabulous. Highly recommended if you are a fussy traveller!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025