Dunedin Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near University of Otago

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Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Property amenity
Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Exterior detail
Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Terrace/patio
Dunedin Palms Motel sits in the city center offering a quiet retreat with its peaceful terrace. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi and outdoor furniture while unwinding with spa services. The staff provides helpful tour assistance that previous guests consistently praise.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is ¥17,946
¥21,154 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Double Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Spa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Dunedin, Dunedin Palms Motel is in the city center. Dunedin Town Hall and Regent Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dunedin Chinese Garden and Seriously Twisted. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Edgar Centre or Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Map
9016, Dunedin, 185 high st, Dunedin

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Octagon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Otago - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 11 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Palms Motel

Motel near University of Otago
Dunedin Palms Motel provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dunedin Palms Motel boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, heated floors, and kitchenettes

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 10 for adults and NZD 10 to 10 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
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 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests requesting to split the king bed will be charged an additional fee of NZD 10 per stay.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 10 for adults, and NZD 10 to 10 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This motel will place an authorization equal to one night's accommodation and two weeks prior to your stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Dunedin Palms
Dunedin Palms Motel
Palms Dunedin
Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Motel Motel
Dunedin Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Motel Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunedin Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunedin Palms Motel?

As of Sep 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Palms Motel on Sep 29, 2025 start from ¥17,946, 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 at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Dunedin Palms Motel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Casino and University of Otago. Speight's Brewery and Dunedin Chinese Garden are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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