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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near University of Otago

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop 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
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.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Washer/dryer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$118 nightly
The total price is $136
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Two Bedroom Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 1991 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 699 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio (Twin) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Octagon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Dunedin Railway Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

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

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Hotel size

    • 121 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (NZD 27 per day)
DONE

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.

National rating

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

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the property was consistently described as excellent, top-notch, great, and amazing. (11 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, affordable, and easily accessible at this property. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staffs. The best place to stay in Hawkes Bay
Mohammed, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The bed was huge and wonderfully comfortable. Restaurant meals were excellent
Margaret, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Recommend for families
Prabhdeep, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location fast check in & out
Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a great place to stay. Certainly exceeded my expectations. My wife and I spent the weekend in Dunedin and the stay at The Distinction certainly enhanced the overall experience.
Te Whata, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice large room with laundry, microwave and kitchen sink
matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel looks much better than the pictures displayed. Great room, it is the best hotel room during the 12 days I travelled in NZ.
JIAQI, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everything was prefect for our stay. Clean, comfortable everything you need in your room. Definitely coming back
Kylie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Sarah-Jane, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Bed extremely comfortable. Staff very helpful. Breakfast great. Dinner- average , limited veggie options.
Sandie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff from reception, cleaners and restaurant. We had high tea and selection was tip top. We stayed in a twin bedroom, one queen and two singles. Really needed a quiet stay and I wasn’t disappointed.
Lucio, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our favourite hotel in Dunedin.
Sonya, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We have stayed in dunedin a lot of times. This is our first time staying at this hotel. I loved it !! Staff, room, location was perfect. I will.be a regular from now on.
Jeneva, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely clean warm room..great bathroom..☆Excellent Comfortable Bed☆ Friendly Staff☆ Breakfast was ok..good variety.
Hannah Kay, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

All greay, no negatives.
Terence John, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Hotel
Thomas Josef, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent as always.
Rachael, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The rooms were spacious and tastefully furnished. The bed was amazing. Quiet. An easy walk to the train station and restaurants.
Carole R, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Georgeous hotel in a great location. Modern furnishings. Comfortable beds. Great amenities.
Julia, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The only thing for me is that the sheets were very rough. I got burns on my elbows from moving around. I have sensitive skin so rough sheets are not for me. But this could be a me problem. It other wise excellent
Celeste, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous hotel. Super clean, super comfy with all the available amenities. Front desk staff and house keeping were wonderful. We look forward to staying here again.
Kristy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice comfortable bed. Warm room. Clean room. Great shower. Awesome that it had a washer and dryer in the room. I will stay again in the future.
Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a great 5 nights at the distinction hotel. The room was absolutely lovely very comfortable bed and luxurious bathroom Would definitely stay there again
Rachael, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We were a shambles when we checked in and the two people on the front desk went above and beyond to help us.
1-night trip