Distinction Dunedin Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of Otago. 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
Hotel size
121 rooms
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (NZD 27 per day)
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 window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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 14 minutes' walk from University of Otago.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Martyn
Martyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Great hotel and awesome staff
We stayed at Distinction @ Dunedin for the last 2 nights of the trip. The hotel is modern, clean and centrally located, and the breakfast was great. As our stay coincided with my husband’s 65th birthday, we received a good room upgrade and a little gift that came with a greeting card. The kind gestures were very well appreciated. Our other four friends who had stayed in the same hotel were equally pleased with the hotel and they all slept well and had their clothes properly washed and dried within their own room before their return to home. 5 star to Distinction & Dunedin from all of us.
POH LYE
POH LYE, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
Séjour parfait
Situation centrale
Personnel efficace
Repas succulent
Chambres agréables
Parking pratique
L'adresse idéale pour séjourner à Dunedin !
DIDIER
DIDIER, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Kok Loong
Kok Loong, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Ah Ok
Ah Ok, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 November 2024
Weekend stay
Great hotel ina good location
B A
B A, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Perfect stay
Amazing hotel. Super attentive staff from the minute I arrived until I left. Nothing too much trouble and they always had a smile on their face!
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!!!!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
Topadresse in Dunedin
Preis/Leistung hervorragend. Restaurant Parcels Befalls sehr gut. Und sogar das Parkhaus, welches sich unmittelbar neben dem Hotel befindet, ist tipptopp.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 October 2024
Lovely room and comfortable but quite dark!
The hotel was well placed in walking distance of bars and restaurants. Hotel also has its own restaurant. Nice staff and clean hotel. Lovely big and comfortable beds with clean bathroom in rooms. Nice kitchenette with complimentary chocs, cookies and milk. We had a one bedroom suite which was quite dark and dingy to be honest. No light over the seating area at all and the window faces other rooms plus even more rooms to the left of you. No light coming in naturally. We like to read not watch tv all night so wish we had a lighter room.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2024
Excellent property
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Xiao Dong
Xiao Dong, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2024
We enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable.
Shiok Wah
Shiok Wah, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2024
Renata
Renata, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2024
Love staying here,beautiful rooms
andrew
andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 August 2024
Always stay here when come to dunedin and always great
Anisha
Anisha, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
Such a convenient location! I was upgraded upon check in that was very special. As I asked about where I would find the "inhouse" laundry facility? I was told there was a full set in my unit. EXTRA SPECIAL, as I had been traveling a week, and needed to do a load of cloths.
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Fresh Produce Group
Fresh Produce Group, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
We were really impressed with the hotel - we will be back Dx
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 August 2024
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
Great rooms
Rhys
Rhys, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
Great stay - we had the 2 bedroom suite for us and the kids. Good location and reasonable price.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Ikuko
Ikuko, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
Great decor in rooms, very clean and quiet.
I would say they need to put warmer more welcoming lights around reception area though. The current bright white lights don't enhance it, almost cheapen it.
Nicolette
Nicolette, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2024
A cozy stay
The hotel is tidy and clean. The facilities are user-friendly, was satisfied with the washing machine and dryer in the washroom. There were many nice cafes and restaurants nearby, however they close quite early.