In Dunedin City Centre, Distinction Dunedin Hotel combines luxurious comfort with eco-friendly practices. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With a bar, gym, banquet hall and helpful staff on hand, this hotel is perfect for both relaxation and business.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Otago. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
121 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (NZD 27 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6 AM–11 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Tile flooring in room
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Washer and dryer
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 38.00 for adults and NZD 19 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent
Parking
Self parking costs NZD 27 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Distinction Dunedin Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Distinction Dunedin Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs NZD 27 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (3-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Distinction Dunedin Hotel and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Distinction Dunedin Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Distinction Dunedin Hotel like?
Distinction Dunedin Hotel is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Dunedin Railway Station and 14 minutes' walk from University of Otago.
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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Great service and the breakfast was delicious.
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Very convenient location; very friendly staff; nice onsite restaurant.
Xiaodong
Xiaodong, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Great Hotel, Great Location, enough Parking right next door! Would stay again there!
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2024
Excellent hotel! Awesome amenities and great shower.
Josh
Josh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
This was a very nice hotel!! It was very well located and overall it was a great experience! We highly recommend it!!
Merlin W.
Merlin W., 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
Weekend stay
Great hotel ina good location
B A
B A, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Perfect from the moment we arrived
Bernadine
Bernadine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Easy place to stay in Dunedin for a night
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
The staff were amazing - so very friendly and helpful at all times. Very nice room, spotlessly clean, comfy bed, and great shower. Nice food in the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner. We loved everything about this place.
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
Love staying here,beautiful rooms
andrew
andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Perfect for central upmarket stay in Dunedin
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Always stay here when come to dunedin and always great
Anisha
Anisha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2024
Perfect get away great areas to enjoy drink food and relax in comfortable bedding
Bernadine
Bernadine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Perfect for our stay
Nikki
Nikki, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Would stay again!
Loved our stay here. Clean room, modern spaces. Helpful staff. Easy parking next door. Close to lots of shops and restaurants, a few blocks from the Octagon and the train station. Would definitely stay again!
Tamara
Tamara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
Great location, parking and people
Jared
Jared, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Excellent roomy well appointed facilities
peter
peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Surprisingly great. Wish we spent more time in Dunedin
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Best accommodation in Dunedin with friendly, helpful staff - especially the reception team.
Amani
Amani, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
We were really impressed with the hotel - we will be back Dx
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
We were travelling with a 92 year old lady with limited mobility so were delighted to find our double Queen room had a large, easily accessible bathroom with a large walk-in shower. Room service was very quick and meals delicious, especially the battered blue cod.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Such a great stay!
Georgina
Georgina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2024
Excellent hotel in great location.
PETER
PETER, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Excellent stay for one night
This was a last minute booking for us as we had to change a date. We've been in NZ for thirty days and this is the only large hotel we've stayed in. The bedroom was spotlessly clean, shower great, bed comfy but what was great was the fact that there was a washing machine and tumble drier in the ensuite!! We had breakfast included too which was a nice treat but the coffee choice was poor. Oh and I loved the thick towels in the room. Great location too.
Tricia
Tricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
The room was just what we wanted, very comfortable bed and pillows!