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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

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Restaurant
Superior Three Bedroom Suite
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private kitchen

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Studio

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area

Four Bedroom Suite

  • 185 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • 125 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Dunedin

A stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel places you in the heart of Dunedin, steps from Grand Casino and 4 minutes by foot from Dunedin Chinese Garden. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Speight's Brewery and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Octagon.

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
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary weekday newspapers. Additionally, rooms include safes and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 11 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6 AM and 11 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (NZD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6 AM to 11 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; NZD 40 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washing machine/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

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 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 40 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 778 out of 926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 926 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room an staff awesome especially Moana in the restaurant, she was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, central location. You can easily walk to lots of restaurants and shops. We had a 2 bedroom apartment, which was comfortable and clean, and looked like it had been recently refurbished.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love our quality hotels and this was no exception. Clean, polite staff, buffet breakfast good and close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, comfortable bed, lovely open room. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel! We had a one bedroom suite and it was perfect. Lots of room. Liked the bathroom - great shower and nice to have a washer and dryer at our disposal in the room. Very comfortable bed. Great air conditioning too. The restaurant was the best hotel restaurant we’ve ever had. We ate 3 of 7 dinners there. Wonderful breakfast buffet too. All of the staff were friendly and very helpful. They accommodated our request for a late check-out which was much appreciated. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful and organised. Room was lovely and quiet and close to some great restaurants including MOON. Added bonus there was a washing machine and dryer in my room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SUN

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zenon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was so comfortable and spacious (large couch with pillows and blanket plus a king-sized bed. I loved the enormous stand-alone tub in the bathroom which also had a washer-dryer. The kitchenette was well-supplied. There is an in-and-out garage next to the hotel. The hotel is in the center of town. The staff were cheerful and helpful. Every time I visit Dunedin, I stay at the Distinction Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Changhui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is large and there is even washer and dryer in the very large bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Distinction is our go-to for Dunedin. Friendly staff, great breakfast and a quiet and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and our studio room was very comfortable. The bed was super comfy. In the bathroom was a washing machine and tumble dryer. Ideal if you are travelling. The food for breakfast and evening meal was delicious. Excellent breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are very nice and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Staff were helpful in so many ways!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Nicest I’ve stayed at in a long long time. Everything was clean and super modern and the staff were so helpful and accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

FEI

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel, very comfortable beds, rooms and ensuite good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

pramod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Heng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and convenient location in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025