Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Reception
Superior Twin Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Dunedin Botanic Garden
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard King Room

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

Superior King Room

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

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite

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

Superior 2 Bedroom Studio

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services and dry cleaning.
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel offers 76 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Otago. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Dunedin Botanic Garden and 6 minutes on foot from University of Otago
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
McGavins Restaurant & Bar – On-site bar.

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 to 34 for adults and NZD 15 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • McGavins Restaurant & Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

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.
  • Cots (infant 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: approximately NZD 30.00 to 34.00 for adults and NZD 15 to 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, friendly staff,good breakfast, restaurant good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so kind, the food was superb. Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

rosalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff,room as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean big room. Convenient location & great room service menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy access, good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel. We were both extremely pleased with the hotel room, two double beds!! Everything was superb about the accommodation and the buffet breakfast was also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay & explore Dunedin. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay Staff were helpful and friendly Rooms were clean Beds were very comfortable No noise from roads Amazing buffet breakfast Highly recommend staying here We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, lovely staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and warm, parking no problem, staff were really helpful and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spot on. Clean, comfortable and the food was excellent. The staff are pleasant and helpful. Shout out to the new girls , excellent people skills.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room; Accommodating Staff; Convenient Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice clean and very comfortable and handy to town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the stay. Room was clean and modern. Property was perfectly located. Breakfast was the best part. Staff, especially in the restaurant, were exceptionally hospitable and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Lovely friendly staff. Very comfy beds. Nice grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were helpful and friendly. Parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
The bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed our breakfast and meal at night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, room service has some menu for 24 Hrs. This is quite important as restaurants close early in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy bed, nice and clean room. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very convenient location, short dive to places of interest. just beside the Botanic Gardens. Rooms are very big and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025