In the heart of Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin Palms Motel offers a peaceful retreat with a tranquil terrace and rejuvenating spa services. Enjoy in-room WiFi, outdoor furniture, and tour assistance from helpful staff who have impressed previous guests.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (8)
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Airport shuttle
Terrace
Self-serve laundry
Free newspapers in the lobby
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is CA $160
CA $160
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Room options
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Executive Studio
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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One Bedroom Double Spa
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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When you stay at Dunedin Palms Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from The Octagon and University of Otago. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
27 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests requesting to split the king bed will be charged an additional fee of NZD 10 per stay.
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
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1930
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Heated floors
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 10 to 10 for adults, and NZD 10 to 10 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 18 per person (one-way)
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10.0 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 12 costs NZD 18 (one-way)
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This motel will place an authorization equal to one night's accommodation and two weeks prior to your stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
Also known as
Dunedin Palms
Dunedin Palms Motel
Palms Dunedin
Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Hotel Dunedin
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Dunedin Palms Motel Motel Dunedin
Frequently asked questions
Does Dunedin Palms Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dunedin Palms Motel 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 Dunedin Palms Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Dunedin Palms Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Dunedin Palms Motel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request. The charge is NZD 18 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dunedin Palms Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Dunedin Palms Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Grand Casino (2-min walk) is nearby.
Does Dunedin Palms Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.
Does Dunedin Palms Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Dunedin Palms Motel like?
Dunedin Palms Motel is in Dunedin City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from The Octagon and 15 minutes' walk from University of Otago.
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Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
Nice place to end a long trip
Great stay. Good location and kind and helpful staff
Carlos
Carlos, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2025
loved this property would book again
excellent property beautiful apartment very helpful staff
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Mar 2025
Stuart
Stuart, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2025
Great choice
Very clean spacious rooms for 3 people. One bed was in the main living area and the other bedroom was separate. Appreciated the balcony area. Walkable to restaurants and sights
Debra
Debra, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
Sock peng
Sock peng, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 Jan 2025
Dunedin stay
Good location, walkable, but very steep hill to go up. Going down was great.
Not far from the Octagon and casino.
Loved having a hot tub, as we did a lot of walking.
Althea
Althea, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Dec 2024
Good location but all the hills in Dunedin make it hard to walk around!
John
John, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Dec 2024
No better than any other place but had to pay twice the price.
K
K, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good
1 Dec 2024
No milk in fridge no dressing gowns. Very basic tv channels
Craig
Craig, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Convenient, very tidy and well appointed, especially for a studio.
Marjorie
Marjorie, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Clean and well positioned to city and speights brewery, highly recommend booking here
Mike
Mike, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
20 Nov 2024
We arrived at 7.15 pm on Wednesday checked out today at 8.30 am never saw a receptionist the entire time reception only open 1 pm to 7 pm what poor hours met a lovely cleaner who was able to change paper money into coins for the guest laundry a very soulless place on a road with businesses on it pictures very very deceptive imo
STEPHEN
STEPHEN, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Great room. We reserved a room with a living room and a bedroom. The bed was so so comfortable. The shower had excellent water pressure. Everything was perfect.
Bradford
Bradford, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Very nice property. Convenient to city center.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Clean comfortable
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Nice and central with everything you need for a short stay in Dunedin.
Claire
Claire, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Oct 2024
Ok for a short stay. Small room, limited on site parking.
Derek
Derek, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Sep 2024
Had an enquiry when we got home asking if we had mistakenly taken the TV remote which of course we had not. But it almost makes you feel like they thought you flogged it.
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
A bit of road noise
Lindsay
Lindsay, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Great motel, great location
Annika
Annika, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 Sep 2024
We arrived later in the evening, which we had advised the property about and our room key was in the lockbox. Unfortunately we entered the room, no heating or lights had been left on. The room was very cold with only a small panel heater located by the doorway. Therefore the room stayed very cool all night, and there was no heating in the bedroom other than the electric blanket on the bed. There was even a sign in the bathroom advising the bathroom heater could not be run for a long time as it would cause an issue with the smoke alarm. This indicates to me a lot of people have struggled to warm the unit. I was also disappointed to discover the fridge was not on and no milk have been provided for a hot drink. It was advantageous to have free carpark on site, just bare in mind if you have a large vehicle that the parks are compact.
Sarah-Jane
Sarah-Jane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2024
Very tidy and clean with good amount of space in the living/bedroom and bathroom very spacious & clean. Would definitely recommend and if required would stay again.