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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Front of property - evening/night
Garden
Indoor wedding
Exterior
Lounge

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior 2 Bedroom Studio

Highlights

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

Map
30 Duke Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Otago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Octagon - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eureka Bar & Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Squid - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ombrellos Cafe & Bar - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

Upscale eco-certified 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 free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 76 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, 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
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

Languages

English

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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
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

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 is parking at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel?

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 eco-certified 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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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Garth

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

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Arsenio

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience, everyone who works there is great!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 1 night for work, found it comfortable, easy parking, great shower pressure, a little dated like most but would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was extremely good, didn't want to get up! Room decor / aesthetic lovely, nice balconette overlooking the garden, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pats

like: green garden dislike: the room is gold upon checking in, the toilet taking long time before it flush
Stayed 4 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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Very convenient to Knox college.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great ground floor access and parking. Older style decor but very homley and comfortable. Restaurant adaptable to dietary requirements. Staff friendly. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a night
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Breakfast and dinner food was average.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and comfy room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location with plenty of food options close by. In the heart of the university area as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a good place to stay for business and leisure. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Good restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always try to stay here as well maintained property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Relaxed and comfortable.

A spacious, friendly stay right next to the Dunedin Botanic Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024