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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property

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Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Private kitchen

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Studio

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area

Four Bedroom Suite

  • 185 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • 125 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Living area

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

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Bathroom

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Dunedin

A stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel places you in the heart of Dunedin, within a 15-minute walk of University of Otago and Grand Casino. .This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Dunedin Chinese Garden and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Speight's Brewery.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Octagon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 11 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6 AM and 11 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 11 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; NZD 40 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 washing machine/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.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 40 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30 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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

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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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 902 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E Maree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything especially the food - was ab delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our fourth stay in six weeks. Buffet breakfast is a must and plenty of meal options for lunch and dinner from Parcels restaurant. Overall fantastic service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous accomodation! Love this hotel! So comfy and all needs covered - microwave and plates/cutlery with fridge. Fab bed and excellent location with friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent staff were all first class Ethan Amelia Violletta Moana and Morgan to mention those we met
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room is really nice, clean, sufficient size, and the view is very nice. What is surprising is that there is a washing machine in the room!! However, the hotel itself is completely lack of ambiance, even with the holiday seasons!!! It does not feel welcoming or cozy. The lighting is very cold. Given that it is a historical building, I think they could have done a better job revamping the hotel and make it more style and deisgn
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel! Great staff exquisite beds and great water pressure in the shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Really well appointed. Great breakfast. Enjoyed staying here very much. Paying for parking isn't something we're used to so this trip to the South Island was a real eye opener. I appreciate the hotel are just doing what the city does but we found free parking less than 100m so. Not sure this promotes healthy tourism, but what would I know.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Codel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with good amenities and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and the staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! 2 bedroom room really nice and clean, perfect for family! Everyone from front desk to dining maître D amazing. Definitely recommend and will be our choice of stay next time in Dunedin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff excellent, very accomodating. Everything was clean and tidy. Our only observation was that the carpet was quite tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qi En

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Terrific hotel, great location! Very clean, quiet. Really liked our suite, and the unexpected washer/dryer was a big help. Great restaurant and breakfasts! Friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible, all the staff were so friendly and helpful even though we checked in at midnight, and the room was lovely. We were there on our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Help at the front desk was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room! We really enjoyed our stay in the 4 bedroom apartment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In room laundry is excellent, great breakfast with a big selection, smooth check-in. Nice clean room with great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senaa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel Amazing service Spotless Loved it Definitely staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohit

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025