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 centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent 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
On-site 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 reception
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness centre
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Tile flooring in room
Deep-pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Washer and dryer
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Fridge
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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 per cent
Parking
Self-parking costs NZD 27 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site 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 on-site 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
12 Dec 2024
Perfect
Renata
Renata, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
SUNGSU
SUNGSU, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Very comfortable unit and professional staffs
We really like the apartment unit (2 bedrooms, living, toilet). The whole unit is very clean and the beds are very comfortable. The wifi is fast and easy to connect. The children love the unit. It was easy to call reception and they quickly send a professional staff to attend to your needs.
Soon Heng
Soon Heng, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Nov 2024
DONNA
DONNA, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Martyn
Martyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 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
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 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 Nov 2024
Kok Loong
Kok Loong, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Ah Ok
Ah Ok, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Weekend stay
Great hotel ina good location
B A
B A, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 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
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 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.
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3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Oct 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.
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4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Excellent property
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Sep 2024
Perfect for our stay
Nikki
Nikki, 2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Stella
Stella, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
One of the best places we have stayed in Dunedin, staff were great, easy parking (paid) easy access, room was great with seperate room. And price was really good for what we got. Would definitely stay here again.
Adrienne
Adrienne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Great location, parking and people
Jared
Jared, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
Tanya
Tanya, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Xiao Dong
Xiao Dong, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Sep 2024
We enjoyed our stay. Clean and comfortable.
Shiok Wah
Shiok Wah, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Sep 2024
Perfect get away great areas to enjoy drink food and relax in comfortable bedding
Bernadine
Bernadine, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sep 2024
Nice and easy will definitely return
Cheers
Simon
Simon, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
It was centrally located
Dhevindri
Dhevindri, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Very central to everything in Dunedin. Ease of parking was very handy. Great all night menu.
The best motel I have stayed at.
Highly recommend