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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
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Superior Suite | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Queen Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

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

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

Superior King Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard King Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Superior 2 Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Otago - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Octagon - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

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 a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

As of May 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel on May 9, 2025 start from $87.26, 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 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. Forsyth Barr Stadium and Dunedin Town Hall 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. 513 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 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

Arsenio

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

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spacious super clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent and the service people also were great including the assistance to my brother in laws accident regards Peter Foster
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and park, nice location just outside of the main part of the city right next to the Botanical gardens. Would stay again. If it was hot, rooms have no air con and the rooms would get very warm. Ours was hot and only 18 degrees during the day hard to cook down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Liqun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Monty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our bed was pulled straight. Bed was not made. Just tidy. Table was not wiped or cleaned. Shower floor needs a good scrub.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

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

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a one night stay it perfectly serviceable. Seemed like a place that was full of tour groups.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

D H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and friendly staff, great hot, full pressure shower and the room was toasty warm on a cold winter night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a well run easy to access and perfect property for me as a business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Ideal for regular visits

Always a reliable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Friendly staff and close to the main road. Meal was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ikhlesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good ambience, cleanliness, lots of parking,good breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022