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Aria On Bank

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful nature retreat at this eco-certified motel, where the terrace offers quiet relaxation and staff help arrange local tours

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Aria On Bank, minutes from Dunedin Botanic Garden, offers a quiet escape with practical amenities. Guests can handle laundry, store luggage, and access WiFi throughout. The garden grounds and outdoor terrace provide pleasant spots to unwind after exploring.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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9.0 out of 10
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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft Queen, Mezzanine

9.6 out of 10
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(14 reviews)

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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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Kitchenette
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Loft King, Mezzanine

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ground Floor

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Large 1 Bedroom Apartment

7.0 out of 10
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (King and Queen Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Large One-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Large Superior Loft Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

Loft King, Mezzanine

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

North East Valley, a neighborhood in Dunedin, is home to Aria On Bank. Otago Museum and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Dunedin Botanic Garden and Dunedin Railways. University of Otago and Baldwin Street are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
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42/46 Bank St, Dunedin, 9010

What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring flowers
    Dunedin Botanic Garden
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real.
    University of Otago
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Otago Museum
    Otago Museum
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Baldwin Street showing street scenes
    Baldwin Street
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station
    4 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Staff Club
    17 min walk
  • The Good Earth Cafe
    14 min walk
  • Night 'n Day
    13 min walk
  • The Maharajas
    9 min walk
  • Precinct at Tūhura
    18 min walk

About this property

Aria On Bank

Upscale motel near Dunedin Botanic Garden
Located close to Otago Museum and University of Otago, Aria On Bank provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Aria On Bank have perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 8 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Aria Bank Motel Dunedin
Aria Bank Motel
Aria Bank Dunedin
Aria Bank
Aria On Bank Motel
Aria On Bank Dunedin
Aria On Bank Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Is Aria On Bank pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Aria On Bank?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Aria On Bank?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Aria On Bank provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Aria On Bank located?

Located in North East Valley, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Dunedin Botanic Garden and University of Otago. Otago Museum and Baldwin Street are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Aria On Bank Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 419 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good customer service, good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value property, comfortable beds and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean room, friendly hosts.. Well appointed and spacious units, great water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice rooms friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found the Motel very comfortable but the access by car is not good to some of the units
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and tidy, and in a great location, with kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean room, comfortable with lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, was comfortable, great location only a short walk to botanical gardens. Parking was tight but manageable. Will stay here again when we are going through Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is tidy and quiet. Enjoy our stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, comfortable and warm. Friendly welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay, thank you. We loved the location as we could easily walk or drive where we needed to be. Very comfortable stay with all the necessities required. I left my pillow there and the staff were incredibly helpful. Thank you ever so much, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really nice and comfortable. Very good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how cosy it was, how comfortable the bed was, and how quiet the location is. I enjoyed my stay very much. Everything was trouble free and nothing was a bother.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valery

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The views and dining options were great. It was well kept and George street has many shopping and dining options. I highly recommend buster greens! There are also plenty of beautiful paths and tracks to take.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have had the most amazing stay, Aria on Bank was warm, clean, the staff were friendly and accommodating. I stayed here solo and felt extremely safe the entire time. I am very sad to be leaving, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money and a really good option for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Great facilities, always immaculately clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds very comfy, nice modern units with great showers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, cosy unit and friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and had everything we needed for our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful staff

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot to stay. Really enjoy the location and the space inside the room. Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Family run, very comfy great location, clean and tidy, local cat gorgeous. Room small but all we needed. It was great value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and warm. Totally loved our room and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024