Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Property entrance
Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
In Dunedin City Centre, Distinction Dunedin Hotel combines luxurious comfort with eco-friendly practices. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With a bar, gym, banquet hall and helpful staff on hand, this hotel is perfect for both relaxation and business.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is NT$3,771
NT$4,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 22 of 22 rooms

View all photos for Two Bedroom Studio

Two Bedroom Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Four Bedroom Suite

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

Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 1991 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

View all photos for Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Junior Four Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 699 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite

Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
  • 506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Superior Three Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior King

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio (Twin)

Studio (Twin) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 333 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Studio

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Two Bedroom Studio

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

View all photos for Two-Bedroom Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

View all photos for Executive Studio

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for One-Bedroom Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016

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
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Sool Dunedin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sessions Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Dog Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel near University of Otago
At Distinction Dunedin Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (NZD 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 38 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 washer/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.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 38.00 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Self parking fee: NZD 27 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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Distinction Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel Hotel
Distinction Dunedin Hotel Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin Hotel Hotel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Dunedin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

As of 2025/8/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Dunedin Hotel on 2025/9/14 start from NT$3,771, 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 Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Self parking is available for NZD 27 per day.

What time is check-in at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Dunedin Hotel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Casino and University of Otago. Dunedin Chinese Garden and Speight's Brewery are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 777 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really happy stay - thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tianlu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, would love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staffs. The best place to stay in Hawkes Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was huge and wonderfully comfortable. Restaurant meals were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prabhdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend for families
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location fast check in & out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Te Whata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay. Certainly exceeded my expectations. My wife and I spent the weekend in Dunedin and the stay at The Distinction certainly enhanced the overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice large room with laundry, microwave and kitchen sink
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIAQI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks much better than the pictures displayed. Great room, it is the best hotel room during the 12 days I travelled in NZ.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was prefect for our stay. Clean, comfortable everything you need in your room. Definitely coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed extremely comfortable. Staff very helpful. Breakfast great. Dinner- average , limited veggie options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favourite hotel in Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff from reception, cleaners and restaurant. We had high tea and selection was tip top. We stayed in a twin bedroom, one queen and two singles. Really needed a quiet stay and I wasn’t disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeneva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in dunedin a lot of times. This is our first time staying at this hotel. I loved it !! Staff, room, location was perfect. I will.be a regular from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean warm room..great bathroom..☆Excellent Comfortable Bed☆ Friendly Staff☆ Breakfast was ok..good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Josef

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All greay, no negatives.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit to Dunedin. The hotel was a great experience. Great bath and shower and comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast (one of the best we have had at a hotel). Close to good restaurants and historic places. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and tastefully furnished. The bed was amazing. Quiet. An easy walk to the train station and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Amenities
Georgeous hotel in a great location. Modern furnishings. Comfortable beds. Great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spiros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to everything and so well equipped with sewing.shaving, and vanitiy kits, as well as even make up facecloths , robes and slippers plus many other life conveniences. Great place to stay . Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Super clean, super comfy with all the available amenities. Front desk staff and house keeping were wonderful. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable bed. Warm room. Clean room. Great shower. Awesome that it had a washer and dryer in the room. I will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025