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Law Courts Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a casino, steps from The Octagon

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Interior
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near The Octagon, Law Courts Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with its casino and arcade/game room. Travelers savor local cuisine at the Wig'n Pen restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, relax with newspapers in the lobby, or enjoy drinks at the bar.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$1,858
NT$2,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13

Room options

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Single Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
  • 861 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King double room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
53 Stuart Street, Cnr Cumberland & Stuart Streets, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Otago - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 2 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stuart St Macs BrewBar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Law Courts Hotel

Hotel near The Octagon
Located close to First Church of Otago and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Law Courts Hotel provides a casino, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 18 slot machines. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Wig´n Pen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, newspapers in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Law Courts Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Nov 10 - Nov 11
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 17.50 for adults and NZD 12 to 17.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Wig´n Pen

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 12.00 to 17.50 for adults, and NZD 12 to 17.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 20 per night
  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Law Courts Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Law Courts Hotel?

As of 2025/11/3, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Law Courts Hotel on 2025/11/12 start from NT$1,858, 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 Law Courts Hotel?

Self parking is available for NZD 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Law Courts Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Law Courts Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Law Courts Hotel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this hotel is steps from The Octagon and First Church of Otago. Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 5 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Law Courts Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 568 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great part of town. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, comfortable bed, character building. Perfect for an overnight stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good bed, good location, budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Octagon only 2 blocks and restaurant and bar downstairs but rooms are very small and dated you need to sort out the water pressure very poor

6/10 Okay

Ngaire

Position is excellent. Excellent information of how to get into the hotel when I had got in after a late flight but no information in the room about WiFi number. Bathroom seriously needs updating. The bath had areas of where coating had come off and a brown stain around it. Glass around the shower had mould. Toilet needed repetitive flushings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Antonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So disappointing. Very dirty bathroom. Dust and dirt piled up over weeks, not been cleaned. Someone else long black hair on the floor, hole in wall, dirty cupboard, not been cleaned. Was actually disgusting. I was shocked. Got offered a free breakfast! No words.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Iat Meng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

地點好的老式酒店

老式酒店，懷舊感。設備舊式，三人房間較小，厠所不大但乾淨，幸運未見發霉情況。床鋪舒適，房對正大街，裝了多一層玻璃趟窗隔音，效果一般。地下餐廳及game巴, 老英式味道！餐廳應不貴，但早餐太簡單，沒選購。地點很好，近八角廣場，第一教堂及火車站等景點，又有兩大超市，很方便，房價格便宜，可作過境居停。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The traffic is very noisy as it on the main rd.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old building with charm and character. Well situated to the Octagon and other city tourist sites. Parking on the street. Rooms and beds are small but adequate. Appeared to have a well patronised restaurant. Lovely aromas greeted you at the door. The doors and lift shut earlier than advised.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seriously in need of renovation. Parts of the "room", its the size of a jail cell (no exageration) are held together with cellotape. The shower is so tiny my shoulders touch both sides, and when I asked for a glass of ice water be sent up or a menu, I was told to come down the bar and get it! No concept of service. Three good points, the pulled beef burger was high quality and delish, the bar and reception staff very nice (2 young ladies) and a good central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashleigh

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good apart from the toilet water running all night. The other rooms basin had so many breaks in it it was not safe at all. One website had Free parking, another had parking for $20. When booking the hotel we were told we couldn’t reserve a park yet when we arrived we were told others had reserved carparks and that none were available. Miraculously then we were found one and charged $25 which contradicts other websites. Definitely not the greatest service.

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location- close to railway and centre of town; good parking, pleasant restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location!

We spent 3 nights staying at the Law Courts Hotel late February. Excellent location in Dunedin - walking distance to almost everything. Staff were very helpful and everything was easy. Parking in private car park, and a wonderful Dining Room. Thank ytou!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel had to be the most disappointing of all our stays in New Zealand. When we booked it and viewed the photos we were pleased with what we had booked especially being part of a pub and staying over New Year. The room was very basic, a bit depressing, no shampoo or shower soap, just a bar of soap and a flannel, so for the price we paid, was disappointing. The pub closed at 8 oclock each night and didn't even make an exception for New year's eve. There was a small casino, betting machines in the bar and a restaurant, so I suppose they didn't need to open the bar late. We had a full breakfast one morning which wasn't cheap and included salad. Who put's salad on a fry up!! Whilst it was central and a short walk from other restaurants, bars and shops, we regretted booking it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a bit tired and require updating. Bit noisy as was on main street side. Location is good. Staff welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

This property definitely feels tired and due for renovation. The soundproofing between rooms and floors isn’t great, and my bathroom had rot in the woodwork around the shower, that looked to have gone under the lino. But the room was big and the bed was comfortable, and the location is excellent - it just needs some time and money spent on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old decour was a problem in places but gave the place character. Staff were very friendly and efficient room was clean and had all you would expect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Le check-in était difficile considérant qu'il n'y avait personne au bureau et que nous sommes arrivés "tard" (19:30). Le restaurant était fermé et il n'y avait pas d'indications où check-in et nous n'avons pas eu de courriel à cet effet. Nous avons attendu et quelqu'un du restaurant nous a aidé. L'hôtel est sympathique et propre, mais bruyant. Le service a amélioré.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

wendy

Disliked: Room comfort
Do not stay here. Terrible. Rooms tiny no room for suitcases and people together. Shower was stainless steel made you feel like you are in the morgue. Bathroom full of mould. Owners are Chinese and have not put a cent into renovating this place to make it nice. The only good thing is the location. Would not put anyone in here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in one of the single rooms on 2nd floor, clean,comfortable with heater Location was easy walking distance to Octogon centre, lots of eating choices Great Art Galleries access Hotel own carparking was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

KDJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is looking very tired, I hope that someone goes around with white paint and a paintbrush before the FIFA Womens World Cup to freshen it up or there will be unhappy guests. How about also repricing breakfast to include Tea/coffee?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room itself was clean and street noise was fine, it was noisey guests coming and going ALL night a noisey guests in room next door laughing and partying loudly between 2-4am. It truly wrecked my nights sleep and next day as I was so shattered. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to station but hotel needs renovating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023