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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Reception
Property entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Two Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 53 sq m
  • 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
  • 185 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
  • 125 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 47 sq m
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio (Twin)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • 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

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Laundry

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 - 0.1 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

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

Luxury eco-certified hotel near University of Otago
At Distinction Dunedin Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 38 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 38.00 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 27 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Dunedin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Self parking is available for NZD 27 per day.

What time is check-in at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Dunedin Hotel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Casino and University of Otago. Dunedin Chinese Garden and Speight's Brewery are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 735 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Our favourite hotel in Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Distinction is a fantastic hotel. Always enjoy our time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay, will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely clean warm room..great bathroom..☆Excellent Comfortable Bed☆ Friendly Staff☆ Breakfast was ok..good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

great hotel to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Perfect Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The rooms were spacious and tastefully furnished. The bed was amazing. Quiet. An easy walk to the train station and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Georgeous hotel in a great location. Modern furnishings. Comfortable beds. Great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Property extremely clean, breakfast overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Buffet breakfast was amazing and yummy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Nice size apartment with washing machine couch to relax gym on site restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Nice comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location, hotel staff were very friendly and the breakfast was wonderful. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Good quality of breakfast. Nice stylish hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Awesome hotel conveniently located in Dunedin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

We didn't stay as the function we were going to was cancelled. However have stayed before and enjoy everything about this accommodation. Staff are excellent with the reception staff extremely helpful in sorting out the cancellation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great service and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very convenient location; very friendly staff; nice onsite restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024