Near The Octagon
A stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel places you in the heart of Dunedin, within a 15-minute walk of The Octagon and University of Otago. This luxury hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grand Casino and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Dunedin Chinese Garden.
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.
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.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Self parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Air conditioning
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Recommendation
96.5%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Distinction Dunedin Hotel is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
28 km / 17.4 mi
What's nearby
Grand Casino
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Dunedin Chinese Garden
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Speight's Brewery
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Temple Gallery
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Regent Theatre
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Natures Wonders Naturally
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Octagon
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
First Church of Otago
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Dunedin Town Hall
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
St. Paul's Cathedral
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Seriously Twisted
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Dunedin Railways
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Breakfast available
Laundry
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Self parking (surcharge)
Food and drink
A restaurants
A bar/lounges
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Self parking (surcharge)
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
In-room safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Free weekday newspaper
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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