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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4.0 star property
Escape to this eco-certified oasis with beautiful gardens and modern comforts like WiFi & laundry services.

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Nestled in North Dunedin, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel offers a serene retreat. Relax on the picturesque terrace or unwind in the garden, and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services. With free self parking, a bar for socializing, and a business center for productivity, you'll feel right at home. The helpful staff has earned top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ￥19,431
￥22,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

Room options

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Standard King Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior 2 Bedroom Studio | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior 2 Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

North Dunedin, a neighborhood in Dunedin, is home to Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel. Dunedin Town Hall and The Octagon are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dunedin Botanic Garden and St. Clair Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
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9016, Dunedin, 30 Duke Street, North Dunedin

What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden featuring flowers
    Dunedin Botanic Garden
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real.
    University of Otago
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Otago Museum
    Otago Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Octagon showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and an administrative buidling
    The Octagon
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station
    3 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Staff Club
    13 min walk
  • Ombrellos
    16 min walk
  • Night 'n Day
    10 min walk
  • The Maharajas
    4 min walk
  • Precinct at Tūhura
    14 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Upscale hotel near Dunedin Botanic Garden
Located close to University of Otago and Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs, as well as safes and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 30 to 34 for adults and NZD 15 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • McGavins Restaurant & Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 30.00 to 34.00 for adults, and NZD 15 to 17 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

As of Feb 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel on Feb 8, 2026 start from ￥19,431, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel located?

Located in North Dunedin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dunedin Botanic Garden and University of Otago. The Octagon and Forsyth Barr Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Dunedin Railway Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 401 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so kind, the food was superb. Had a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel. We were both extremely pleased with the hotel room, two double beds!! Everything was superb about the accommodation and the buffet breakfast was also very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay & explore Dunedin. Breakfast was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay Staff were helpful and friendly Rooms were clean Beds were very comfortable No noise from roads Amazing buffet breakfast Highly recommend staying here We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and warm, parking no problem, staff were really helpful and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Lovely friendly staff. Very comfy beds. Nice grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, lovely staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice clean and very comfortable and handy to town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Room; Accommodating Staff; Convenient Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were helpful and friendly. Parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy bed, nice and clean room. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great parking. Beautiful gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. The staff have great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness
good location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and surroundings are nice, being next to the Botanic Gardens is lovely. The bed was comfy but the room and breakfast is basic. Both mornings breakfast was cold and not replenished and plates came back dirty. Parking was easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this stay. What started as a stressful day with flight cancellations turned into a happy surprise thanks to this hotel, and the team were so polite, friendly and genuinely welcoming. The room was huge and spacious, with a super comfortable bed and a peaceful, quiet atmosphere – everything worked perfectly, which made it really easy to relax. The gardens are gorgeous and beautifully kept, adding a lovely, calm vibe every time you step outside. Breakfast was included in my room rate and it was fantastic – hearty options, really tasty and such good value that it felt like a little bonus treat to start the day. Would stay here again in a heartbeat and happily recommend it to anyone visiting Dunedin.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very pleasant to stay in and handy to north and central with a vehicle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and comfortable and a fantastic location and outlook of gardens. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms, plenty of parking. Central location. Bit noisy with people up and down the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A recommended destination when in Dunedin, good staff, location and services.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and nice enough for a few days. Staff were nice and helpful. Lots of parking. One evening was very very busy as had some kind of event on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town. Great warm and clean room enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Excellent stay in good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Good location with easy access to the city and walking to botanical gardens, plenty of parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arsenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025