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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel in Dunedin with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Relax in this stylish living space with a central island bar, sofa, and armchairs.
Enjoy meals in this stylish dining area with a large table for six, adjacent to a convenient kitchen space.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a striking entrance with a large illuminated sign and a clear pathway to the main doors.
Enjoy a spacious room with a dining table, kitchen area, and separate bathroom featuring a shower.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, nightstand, and mirror.
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

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
$109 nightly
The total price is $126
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Modern city luxury
This chic hotel creates urban magic in the bustling city center. Premium touches of elegance wrap guests in luxury throughout their stay.
Dining and drinking
The hotel offers a full breakfast to start each day right. Savor diverse dishes at the restaurant and sip handcrafted libations at the bar.
Dreamy sleep experience
Wrapped in soft bathrobes, guests drift off on pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding. Late-night cravings met with 24-hour room service.

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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
  • 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
4 bedrooms
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 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
2 bedrooms
  • 699 sq ft
  • 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
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
Pillowtop bed
  • 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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • ‪Sessions - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Dunedin with a stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel. 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.

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 3 minutes' walk from Grand Casino.

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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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Location
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Kitchenette
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast at the property was consistently described as excellent, top-notch, and delicious. (10 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, affordable, and easily accessible at this property. (8 reviews)
  • The gym facility was huge with a great selection of equipment and helped guests stay active and feel refreshed. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was friendly and with ease. Restaurant food and service was fantastic. Our rooms were dark, quiet and comfortable. Thank you
Hilary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel I’ve stayed at in NZ

Incredible hotel. We stayed in a two bedroom studio that was so spacious. Everything was brand new and comfortable. Very quiet. Free parking too.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Hotel
Thomas Josef, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, hotel staff were very friendly and the breakfast was wonderful. Would stay again.
Tara, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice comfortable stay
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hotel conveniently located in Dunedin.
Sonya, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Buffet breakfast was amazing and yummy
Billy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Property extremely clean, breakfast overpriced
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and the breakfast was delicious.
Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good quality of breakfast. Nice stylish hotel rooms.
Grace, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
joseph, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic Hotel. By far the best luxury hotel in Dunedin. Staff were fantastic helpful and friendly.
Fiona, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel, Great Location, enough Parking right next door! Would stay again there!
Patrick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice size apartment with washing machine couch to relax gym on site restaurant
jade, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic helpful staff.
Robyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel! Awesome amenities and great shower.
Josh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love staying here,beautiful rooms
andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent business hotel

It was ver good
Joannes, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend stay

Great hotel ina good location
B A, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed in many hotels around the world and this would be up there with the best of the best! The rooms were spacious, the decor fitting for the era of the original building, the rooms were well appointed, the food was excellent, and the service was fabulous. Highly recommended if you are a fussy traveller!
Ursula, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect get away great areas to enjoy drink food and relax in comfortable bedding
Bernadine, 1-night trip