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Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 9-minute walk to University of Otago

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Located in Dunedin City Centre, the Leviathan Heritage Hotel offers a peaceful garden, practical amenities, and extended parking. Mrs Silks Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, and the bar is perfect for relaxing after exploring.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room - Sleeps 4 | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room - Sleeps 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, 9054

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Otago - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Del Sol - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Hotel near University of Otago
At Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Mrs Silks Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), extended parking, and 1 meeting room
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Grab bars near toilets and raised toilet seats
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Mrs Silks Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1884
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 15 for adults, and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Heritage Dunedin
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Frequently asked questions

Is Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and University of Otago. Dunedin Chinese Garden and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 515 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there before as a truck driver i find this Hotel very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valentino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it is a cool place to stay, but it would be a lot nicer if it was maintained. The windows were cracked and thin, mouldy. The bath tub jets do not work - nor the power in the bathroom. The carpet is so old and worn out that it’s lifted up leaving a trip hazard in the room. It was also quite dusty. A little TLC and it would be worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

It was convenient for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Such a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super central to everything; Toitu museum, railway station, eateries & cafes - & included parking was a bonus. This hotel has charm, was clean & tidy; i will definetly stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great old property that has been well maintained and refurbished . some great features kept in keeping with age .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good value
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located great price continental breakfast over Easter was great to have. Room great apart from raw bleach in toilet brush holder was overpowering in the room. Realised and got rid of it and then no complaints. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though the building is older in years the staff do their best to keep it looking clean and tidy, my room was clean, tidy quiet. The receptionist was lovely and friendly, very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

karl

The hotel itself is pretty cool with the age of it but its noisy, our bed was way too soft..both of our meals were undercooked and the staff didnt really seem motivated to be there..the shower was awesome but to be honest we will not be staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay as it's so convenient. Lovely staff. The housekeeping was a bit hit and miss but clean and tidy. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

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

Lovely,quirky ,historic hotel.

The hotel is a fabulous historic building so as long as you accept this then you will enjoy your stay. Free parking, a lovely welcome and very friendly staff. Room was clean, bathroom had towels, soap,shampoo etc. Bed was a bit saggy and road noise kept me awake for a while, old sash windows do not seal completely. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying the night there basic but u had everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont judge the book by the cover! At first sight, the outside looked a bit ify, but they have done a great job of the inside. Looked fresh, and was impressed with with it. Will be staying here again in future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the Leviathan Hotel because of its historic value and we enjoyed looking around the hotel. We enjoyed eating in the hotel, and it was very close to the railroad station which we walked around in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a quiet room overlooking the courtyard, with its beautiful flowering trees. The staff were all so friendly and helpful; we felt very welcome. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convent for central and walking to the stadium
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

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

great value option

a good place to stay, few creaky floor boards and guest kitchen needs a restock, but great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great location and everything worked

Great location. Older (aka Heritage) place but incredibly everything still seemed to work just fine. For central city the price was great and with parking right across the road from the front door it was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very central.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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