Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Luxury hotel in Dunedin with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

November 2025

18

December 2025

Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

In Dunedin City Centre, Distinction Dunedin Hotel combines luxurious comfort with eco-friendly practices. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With a bar, gym, banquet hall and helpful staff on hand, this hotel is perfect for both relaxation and business.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Self parking
24-hour room service
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Television
Daily housekeeping
Washer/dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator

$130 nightly

Dec 19 - Dec 20

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Modern city luxury

This chic hotel creates urban magic in the bustling city center. Premium touches of elegance wrap guests in luxury throughout their stay.

Dining and drinking

The hotel offers a full breakfast to start each day right. Savor diverse dishes at the restaurant and sip handcrafted libations at the bar.

Dreamy sleep experience

Wrapped in soft bathrobes, guests drift off on pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding. Late-night cravings met with 24-hour room service.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 26 of 26 rooms

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

Sleeps 2

One-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Studio

Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 4

Executive Studio

Sleeps 2

Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

333 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Executive Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

Pillowtop bed

506 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

Separate bedroom

398 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Studio

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

570 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

2 bedrooms

699 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Studio (Twin)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

333 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Twin Studio

Sleeps 4

Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

1991 sq ft
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
4 King Beds

Superior King

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

333 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

3 bedrooms

1076 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

4 bedrooms

1346 sq ft
4 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Washer/dryer

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

398 sq ft
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

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 8

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

Sleeps 6

Junior Suite

Sleeps 2

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Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available

$76 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016

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
University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
‪Sool Dunedin - ‬3 min walk
‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
‪Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom - ‬2 min walk
‪Plato - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Dunedin with a stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel. 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.

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

Special check-in instructions

- The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

- Secured covered onsite self parking (NZD 30 per day)
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

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 40 for adults and NZD 19 for children
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent

Parking

Covered self parking costs NZD 30 per day
Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

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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 30 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 3 minutes' walk from Grand Casino.

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, top-notch, great, wonderful, and amazing with a wide variety of choices. (12 reviews)
Parking was convenient, affordable, and easily accessible at this property. (9 reviews)
The property offers excellent dining options, including a great breakfast and nearby restaurants, and a property bar. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Location

Dryer

Bed

Parking

Family friendly

Kitchenette

Bathroom

Trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 16, 2025

Help at the front desk was outstanding.

Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 8, 2025

In room laundry is excellent, great breakfast with a big selection, smooth check-in. Nice clean room with great bathroom.

Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 17, 2025

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!

sanjay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2025

Vey helpful staff .. great food beautiful rooms

Eden, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 17, 2025

Very comfortable

Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 18, 2025

This was a great stay my only dissapointment was having purchasing breakfast option we were unable to purchase from the "real" breakfast menu eg porridge or omelet rather restricted to hot buffet.

richard, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 6, 2025

Very friendly staffs. The best place to stay in Hawkes Bay

Mohammed, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 24, 2025

Great location fast check in & out

Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 8, 2025

The bed was huge and wonderfully comfortable. Restaurant meals were excellent

Margaret, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 14, 2025

Fabulous property. Planned to stay for a week and they upgraded my room which was great. Excellent location with easy access to city dining options. Will stay here again and recommend it.

Louis, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 10, 2025

Great stay

Sarah-Jane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 11, 2025

Recommend for families

Prabhdeep, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2025

What a great place to stay. Certainly exceeded my expectations. My wife and I spent the weekend in Dunedin and the stay at The Distinction certainly enhanced the overall experience.

Te Whata, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2025

The hotel looks much better than the pictures displayed. Great room, it is the best hotel room during the 12 days I travelled in NZ.

JIAQI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 17, 2025

Our favourite hotel in Dunedin.

Sonya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 10, 2025

Nice large room with laundry, microwave and kitchen sink

matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 3, 2025

Everything was prefect for our stay. Clean, comfortable everything you need in your room. Definitely coming back

Kylie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 27, 2025

Great all round

Susan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 6, 2025

great hotel to stay at

jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 6, 2025

Great stay, will visit again.

Hamish, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 25, 2025

Distinction is a fantastic hotel. Always enjoy our time there.

Cora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 6, 2025

Fantastic place to stay, as a solo traveller mad a great base to walk around during the day and enjoy the eateries, at the restaurant nice meal and on line with the $ the quality was there

SUNIL, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 8, 2025

Great staff from reception, cleaners and restaurant. We had high tea and selection was tip top. We stayed in a twin bedroom, one queen and two singles. Really needed a quiet stay and I wasn’t disappointed.

Lucio, 1-night trip