Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Mason Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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310 Princes St, Dunedin, 9016
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mason Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Wains Suite

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Fable Dunedin

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, 24-hour room service and conference space are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fable Dunedin offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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 Fable Dunedin. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Casino. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • 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
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1938 square feet (180 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The luxury Fable Dunedin also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Press Club – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
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

  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Press Club

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,938 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1862
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property’s restaurant will be closed for lunch service Monday-Thursday from May 1-August 31, 2025; lunch is available from noon to 3 PM, Friday-Sunday only, during this time. Daily lunch service is available 1 September, 2025-April 30, 2026.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 35 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Up to 10 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Dunedin Park Regis
Park Regis Dunedin
Park Regis Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Wains Hotel
Wains Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel Dunedin

Fable Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 459 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

DGI Morgan Ltd

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a joy. Two night stay for work. Lovely room and a great deal through Expedia. Staff are excellent, lots of nice touches. Wonderful bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Luke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ROSS

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. The bar resturant had wonderful food. THe decorum was very nice. THe rooms were very comfortable and well decorated and comfortable. HTe best part was the the fantastic staff. I will be recommending this as the place to stay in Dunedin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was clean and close and food I ordered for the room was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the hotel but we always have room to complain don’t we? Two complaints and neither fixable: first one, we had 3 very tiny windows with opaque glass. The windows were up high and we sort of felt imprisoned. Luckily we don’t spend too much time in our room. Secondly, and this ‘complaint’ refers to many hotel chains who have refurbished the insides: showers that only have partial glass. Inevitably water sprays out even when not putting the pressure on high and the floor and even towels get sprayed….annoying. But would I stay at this Fable Hotel again, yes. It was very nicely updated in so many ways while maintaining character. And the staff were warm, welcoming and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sadie

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

8/10 Good

Doug

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Character was uniqu and very accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

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

8/10 Good

Victor T

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff on the reception desk - always a good first impression .Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly too far from university for me
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice but a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & the room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vasile

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will only say this: this in NOT a 5 star hotel nowhere in this universe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight before a flight out of Auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No parking. I was shocked to check in and find out that unless you reserved a parking space in advance, you had to find your own street parking - that lasts 1-4 hours. I then asked about times for supper in the restaurant and was told unless you make a reservation, you were unlikely to get in. I honestly just wanted to cancel and go somewhere else at this point. I had to walk 4 blocks to constantly renew my parking, was forced to order room service if i wanted to eat at the hotel. There's no point in staying at a 5 star hotel if you have better service at a 2 star property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

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

Comfortable Stay

This is an historic hotel full of charm.As a solo traveler, I was given a very small room but the bed was so comfortable. I was put on the sixth floor with no elevator access but I managed. The hotel restaurant was very good. There were a couple of hiccups in the staff service but I coped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025