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
DONE
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.
Also known as
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel Hotel Dunedin
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.
Have a question?
AI iconBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
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
Room
Service staff
Location
Dryer
Bed
Parking
Kitchenette
Family friendly
Trip
Bathroom
What guests liked
Breakfast at the property was consistently described as great, top-notch, delicious, and wonderful. (9 reviews)
The gym facility was huge with a great selection of equipment and helped guests stay active and feel refreshed. (4 reviews)
Parking was convenient, affordable, and easily accessible at this property. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
Restaurant service not well organized
Gordon
Gordon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Excellent business hotel
It was ver good
Joannes
Joannes, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Beautiful hotel. One bedroom suite was quite large, and appreciated the laundry facilities. Very clean. Breakfast was excellent. Staff very helpful and friendly. We will absolutely stay here again.
Melissa
Melissa, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Nice wee upgrade. Great service and rooms. Breakfast was a tad dry
Scott
Scott, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Rodger
Rodger, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Fantastic Hotel. By far the best luxury hotel in Dunedin. Staff were fantastic helpful and friendly.
Fiona
Fiona, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Joanna
Joanna, 6-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2025
Yu-Han
Yu-Han, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Jan 22, 2025
Nice comfortable stay
Scott
Scott, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Everything was good
Myunghoon
Myunghoon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Ana
Ana, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2025
Awesome hotel conveniently located in Dunedin.
Sonya
Sonya, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Great location, hotel staff were very friendly and the breakfast was wonderful. Would stay again.
Tara
Tara, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2025
Fantastic hotel. Very friendly staff. Loved the washer&dryer in the bathroom cupboard. Great buffet breakfast!
Susan
Susan, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2025
Surprisingly great. Wish we spent more time in Dunedin