The Best Hotels Closest to Tunnel Beach in Dunedin for 2026

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A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.

A modern building with large windows and a sign for Pier 24 restaurant & bar.

A table set for dining with a view of the ocean through large windows.

A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

1. Hotel St Clair

St. Clair, 2.5 km from Tunnel Beach

Sarah

NT$3,626

NT$4,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

A hotel with a reception area, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a sign for free WiFi.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

2. Amross Motel

North Dunedin, 7.6 km from Tunnel Beach

Claire

NT$3,075

NT$3,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, and a headboard with framed pictures.

A room with large windows, a view of a historic building, and a large plant.

3. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 6 km from Tunnel Beach

Leanne

NT$4,052

NT$4,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A spacious living area with a glass dining table, black chairs, and a red patterned rug.

A garden with blue chairs and a pathway.

A window view of a rural landscape with a river, grassy fields, and distant houses.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Hunters Moon

6.9 km from Tunnel Beach

Jennifer

NT$1,826

NT$2,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.

A living room with a brown sofa, a framed picture on the wall, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a window with a view of greenery.

5. Beach lodge motel

Saint Kilda, 4.8 km from Tunnel Beach

Cyndi

NT$2,097

NT$2,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table. There is a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

6. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 5.8 km from Tunnel Beach

Dan

NT$3,884

NT$4,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a breakfast setup including toast, juice, and a cup.

A modern living room with two sofas, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a chandelier, and a wheelchair accessibility symbol on the floor.

A modern hotel hallway with a large mirror, a chandelier, and a vase with flowers.

7. Bluestone On George

North Dunedin, 7.4 km from Tunnel Beach

Darryl

NT$3,803

NT$4,373 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A formal garden with a central lawn leading to a building with a symmetrical facade and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

A wicker table with a bottle and glasses on a balcony overlooking a lake with islands.

An ornate room with wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.

8. Larnach Lodge

Larnachs Castle, 14.7 km from Tunnel Beach

Elizabeth

NT$3,156

NT$3,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A wooden table with benches outside a building with a sign reading "Conference Centre".

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a curtain.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a window above the sink.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a cherry blossom tree in front.

9. 555 Motel Dunedin

South Dunedin, 4.8 km from Tunnel Beach

Peter

NT$2,359

NT$2,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.

A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

A potted plant next to a staircase and a wall-mounted artwork.

A hot tub with a bottle of Deutz Brut champagne and two blue martini glasses.

10. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin City Centre, 5.7 km from Tunnel Beach

Steven

NT$2,989

NT$3,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.

A courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

A garden pathway with white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush greenery.

11. 538 Great King Motel

North Dunedin, 7.7 km from Tunnel Beach

Wendy

NT$2,592

NT$2,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.

12. Aurora On George

North Dunedin, 7.7 km from Tunnel Beach

Mike

NT$2,986

NT$3,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, a black leather sofa, a small table, and a kitchenette in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a sink, and a trash bin.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a kitchenette.

13. ASURE Adrian Motel

Saint Kilda, 4.4 km from Tunnel Beach

Sheree

NT$3,058

NT$3,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.

14. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 5.8 km from Tunnel Beach

Rebecca

NT$2,875

NT$3,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a blue chair, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the city.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a fridge and a microwave.

A hallway with a staircase, a large arched doorway, and framed artwork on the wall.

15. The Chamberson

Dunedin City Centre, 6.4 km from Tunnel Beach

Julia

NT$3,041

NT$3,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A row of wooden cabins with red roofs, each featuring a covered porch and outdoor seating.

A wooden table with a book, glasses, a pitcher, and glasses of water, set outdoors with a garden in the background.

A cozy living room with a brown sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. A TV is mounted on the wall, and there's a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with a view.

16. Longbourne Lodge

13 km from Tunnel Beach

Tiffany

NT$2,943

NT$3,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave above it.

A modern building with a glass facade reflecting the sky and surroundings.

A modern interior with a central seating area, glass railings, and a view of the ocean.

17. Ebb-Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 6.8 km from Tunnel Beach

Andrew

NT$4,466

NT$5,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator, a sink, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, TV, and a dining table with chairs.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, refrigerator, and a small trash bin.

18. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, 7.8 km from Tunnel Beach

Neeka

NT$2,551

NT$2,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass coffee table.

19. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 6.9 km from Tunnel Beach

Merran

NT$2,519

NT$2,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.

A modern kitchen with a white island, four bar stools, a bowl of fruit, and a window with a view of a brick building.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and sheer curtains on large windows.

A modern bedroom with a grey headboard, a digital clock, and a small bedside table with a book.

20. Dunedin Motel and Villas

North Dunedin, 7.5 km from Tunnel Beach

Peter

NT$2,852

NT$3,280 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Tunnel Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel St Clair	9.4 Exceptional 815 reviews	View
Amross Motel	9.8 Exceptional 723 reviews	View
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
Hunters Moon	9.6 Exceptional 366 reviews	View
Beach lodge motel	9.0 Wonderful 423 reviews	View

Top Tunnel Beach Hotel Reviews

Beach lodge motel

10/10 Excellent

"Would absolutely stay again! Not to far from anything beach right across the road We loved our wee little home away from home"

Fable Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"This is one of my favourite hotels in the country. Highly recommend staying here. I also recommend the Press Club to dine. Excellent food and great wine list."

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"The bathroom/shower was difficult access for disabled"

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk always staffed. Very spacious room."

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Great central location, spacious 1 bed unit with washing machine and dryer and parking was included which was a bonus"

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

8/10 Good

"It was good"

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"This is a fun location and nicely set up space. Staff were extremely helpful."

The Chamberson

10/10 Excellent

"Big room , great location"

Other attractions near Tunnel Beach

St. Clair Beach

9.2/10 (648 reviews)

Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.

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St. Clair Golf Club

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Dunedin at St. Clair Golf Club. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

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Shand St Playground

Explore the great outdoors at Shand St Playground, a lovely green space in Dunedin.

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Ocean Beach Railway

Enjoy an outing to Ocean Beach Railway during your stay in Dunedin.

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Beachlands Speedway

You can take time to visit Beachlands Speedway during your travels to Dunedin. Check out the lively bars or charming cafes in this walkable area.

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Island Park Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Dunedin at Island Park Golf Course. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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Edgar Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

Catch an event at Edgar Centre during your trip to Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Chisholm Park Golf Club

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Dunedin at Chisholm Park Golf Club. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Tunnel Beach?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Tunnel Beach, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and skiing. You'll find 208 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Tunnel Beach?

Hotel St Clair is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tunnel Beach. Other good options within 5 miles include Scenic Hotel Southern Cross and Scenic Hotel Dunedin City.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Tunnel Beach?

Expedia has 208 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Tunnel Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Tunnel Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Tunnel Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Tunnel Beach?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Tunnel Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Tunnel Beach?

Otago Museum, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Dunedin Town Hall, Regent Theatre, and Olveston are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Dunedin Chinese Garden, Shand St Playground, or Orokonui Ecosanctuary.

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Our top choices for Tunnel Beach hotels

1. Hotel St Clair

2. Amross Motel

3. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

4. Hunters Moon

5. Beach lodge motel

6. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

7. Bluestone On George

8. Larnach Lodge

9. 555 Motel Dunedin

10. Dunedin Palms Motel

11. 538 Great King Motel

12. Aurora On George

13. ASURE Adrian Motel

14. Fable Dunedin

15. The Chamberson

16. Longbourne Lodge

17. Ebb-Dunedin

18. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

19. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

20. Dunedin Motel and Villas

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Top Tunnel Beach Hotel Reviews

Beach lodge motel

Fable Dunedin

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Chamberson

Other attractions near Tunnel Beach

St. Clair Beach

St. Clair Golf Club

Shand St Playground

Ocean Beach Railway

Beachlands Speedway

Island Park Golf Course

Edgar Centre

Chisholm Park Golf Club

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