Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

3.5 star property

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Junior Suite | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Exterior
Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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10 Smith Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has self parking and conference space. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Otago. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and dry cleaning service are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen
  • Self-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 helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from St. Paul's Cathedral and 7 minutes on foot from Speight's Brewery
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes conference space. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (105 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

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 available for NZD 40.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 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 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
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

  • 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.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 3-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

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Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 447 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very dated but clean, bed was great to sleep in
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A solid hotel. Clean room, nice breakfast in the morning, excellent location, nice staff, reasonable price, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MA

Great place, pretty basic but clean, great breakfast and a fair price. Second time staying, will be back for sure. Thanks to the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rizki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located, within walking distance of Dunedin city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the staff even more helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds very comfortable, clean rooms ,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room. Great location. Loved the view Great sunrise captured this morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

The room was spotless and staff were lovely. Breakfast was also nice with plenty to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous, rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable bed was so lovely,food was great 10/10 thank you we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good beds. Very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

lavinia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room good staff and good location, Breakfast was good to , but warm in room as no air con but did provide a fan
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice welcome, nice clean room. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean as well as the bathroom On check in the staff member made me and my family so welcome it was a pleasure. The breakfast was out standing I told the waiter staff to tell the cook how much we enjoyed it. We would stay here again and have told so many people of our stay with you. Well done.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, clean. Good bed. Parkinglot is on a hill so very steep. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Reina

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. The room is clean but a little bit dated. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenda

Room comfortable. Best bed. Shower over bath not great for an older person. Good location and nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the staff courteous and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

gregers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good location downtown, helpful staff, parking is possible and room had comfortable size.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for walking to town and out and about, great view across the city from our room, super awesome staff and would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dhama

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would have been nice to include parking for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

K

Hotel wifi is pretty slow and could do with a refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026