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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Dunedin Botanic Garden

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Nestled in North Dunedin, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel offers a serene retreat. Relax on the picturesque terrace or unwind in the garden, and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services. With free self parking, a bar for socializing, and a business center for productivity, you'll feel right at home. The helpful staff has earned top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Standard King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Family Room

Standard Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior 2 Bedroom Studio | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior 2 Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Octagon - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Precinct at Tūhura - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Café Albany - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Night 'n Day - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Upscale hotel near Dunedin Botanic Garden
Located close to University of Otago and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs, as well as safes and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and heating

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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 to 34 for adults and NZD 15 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • McGavins Restaurant & Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 30.00 to 34.00 for adults, and NZD 15 to 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel located?

Located in North Dunedin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dunedin Botanic Garden and University of Otago. The Octagon and Forsyth Barr Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Dunedin Railway Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1011 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and warm, parking no problem, staff were really helpful and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, lovely staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Amenities
The bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed our breakfast and meal at night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms, plenty of parking. Central location. Bit noisy with people up and down the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and comfortable and a fantastic location and outlook of gardens. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town. Great warm and clean room enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Need new carpet in hallways
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Duty Manager on Fri and Saturday was outstanding, highly rate the Restaurant also...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A recommended destination when in Dunedin, good staff, location and services.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthews

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a comfortable, warm, secure and welcoming hotel where the staff are experienced and professional. Special gratitude to Charlotte and Nichola who really know how to look after their dining room guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Very convenient to Knox college.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ground floor access and parking. Older style decor but very homley and comfortable. Restaurant adaptable to dietary requirements. Staff friendly. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a good place to stay for business and leisure. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Good restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ikhlesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good ambience, cleanliness, lots of parking,good breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always try to stay here as well maintained property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No lift so you’ll need to carry your bags upstairs if not on a ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed and comfortable.

A spacious, friendly stay right next to the Dunedin Botanic Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Friendly staff and close to the main road. Meal was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pats

like: green garden dislike: the room is gold upon checking in, the toilet taking long time before it flush
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Staff & service
The staff make this property. They are wonderful. The location for me is excellent. Pretty tired old place needs a lot done to it but that said condition reflected in the price. I continue to stay here as it’s warm and welcoming. The Grounds are very nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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