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Our top choices for Dunedin beach hotels

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Front of property - evening/night

Food and drink

1. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

￥13,016

￥15,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Superior Three Bedroom Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

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

Bar (on property)

Superior Three Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

2. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre

￥17,985

￥20,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

View from property

Luxury Ocean View Suite | Balcony

View from property

Luxury Ocean View Suite | Balcony

3. Hotel St Clair

St. Clair

Seaside serenity meets adventure with direct beach access, just a 7-minute stroll to St. Clair Beach's golden shores.

￥17,985

￥20,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Garden

Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Lobby sitting area

4. Larnach Lodge

Larnachs Castle

￥14,085

￥16,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Reception

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

5. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Dunedin City Centre

￥12,930

￥15,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Terrace/patio

Superior | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Terrace/patio

Front of property

6. Ebb-Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

￥20,691

￥23,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Superior Studio, Kitchen | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Twin Room | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Bar (on property)

7. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

￥12,917

￥15,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Exterior

Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Shower, free toiletries, towels

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. Quest Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

￥13,724

￥15,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Dunedin

Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with free breakfast in Dunedin

Exterior

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Casino

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin City Centre

￥11,557

￥13,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Food and drink

Suite (Mason Suite) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite (Wains Suite) | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

￥13,016

￥15,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Restaurant

Superior Three Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Restaurant

Bar (on property)

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre

￥17,985

￥20,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Front of property - evening/night

Reception

Lounge

Superior Twin Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

North Dunedin

￥12,863

￥14,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Suite 1 Queen | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), WiFi (free)

Exterior

Suite 1 Queen | Balcony view

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

￥14,757

￥16,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Front of property

Staircase

Mini-fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Grand Triple Studio | Down comforters, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Highland House Boutique Hotel

North Dunedin

￥10,499

￥12,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Food court

Interior

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Lake

Hunters Moon

Wingatui

￥8,182

￥9,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Garden

Meeting facility

Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Lobby sitting area

Larnach Lodge

Larnachs Castle

￥14,085

￥16,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Breakfast meal

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

View from property

On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers

Dunedin City Centre

￥7,689

￥8,842 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Reception

Exterior

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Dunedin City Centre

￥12,930

￥15,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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4-star beach hotels in Dunedin

Exterior

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle

Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Casino

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin City Centre

￥11,557

￥13,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Front of property - evening/night

Reception

Lounge

Superior Twin Queen Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

North Dunedin

￥12,863

￥14,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Restaurant

Superior Three Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Restaurant

Bar (on property)

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre

￥17,985

￥20,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Property grounds

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Apartment 3 Bedroom (F) | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, fireplace

Superior Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV, fireplace

Dunedin Motel and Villas

North Dunedin

￥12,884

￥14,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Exterior

Standard Studio | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Reception

Interior detail

Cable Court Motel

North Dunedin

￥11,906

￥13,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room

Property amenity

Executive Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Exterior

Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin City Centre

￥15,438

￥18,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Deluxe Kitchen Studio | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bar (on property)

Breakfast and dinner served

Exterior

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

￥12,917

￥15,119 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Food court

Interior

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms | View from room

Lake

Hunters Moon

Wingatui

￥8,182

￥9,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Loft King, Mezzanine | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (King and Queen Bed) | In-room dining

Garden

Garden

Aria On Bank

North East Valley

￥10,019

￥11,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Garden

Meeting facility

Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Lobby sitting area

Larnach Lodge

Larnachs Castle

￥14,085

￥16,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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Top Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

10/10 Excellent

"Nice stay"

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, the room was great and the included breakfast was fantastic. Definitely good value for money and a great place to stay."

Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location amazing sea views fabulous local restaurants 2mins walking distance from hotel wonderful staff a very warm beautiful feel & extremely clean"

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean refurbished rooms - not large but good for me on a business trip. Rooms can be a bit dark but I was out most of the time"

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk always staffed. Very spacious room."

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great central location, spacious 1 bed unit with washing machine and dryer and parking was included which was a bonus"

Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"great parking underneath rooms"

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good

"Was allowed to park my truck inside the compound by the Lodge. Made it a lot easier than having to park it on the road! Thank you"

Frequently asked questions

What is Dunedin like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its museums and cathedral, Dunedin offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.

What's the best hotel for a beach vacation in Dunedin?

Hotel St Clair is a top beach hotel offering free WiFi and free parking, located within a short 10-minute walk of St. Clair Beach.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Dunedin?

Plan your trip to the beach with a look at weather throughout the year in Dunedin: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 46°F. Average annual precipitation for Dunedin is 32 inches.

What is there to see and do around Dunedin?

After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to St. Clair Beach or Brighton Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's museums and cathedral, and make time for local attractions like The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Regent Theatre or St. Paul's Cathedral.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Dunedin?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Dunedin more easily: If you're looking to fly to Dunedin, the closest major airport is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), located 15 mi (24.2 km) from the city center. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Dunedin Railway Station.