We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Dunedin, New Zealand. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples.Opened December 2020. Set in Dunedin, 1 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Ebb-Dunedin offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a dishwasher, a microwave and a stovetop. At Ebb-Dunedin all rooms come with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Australian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at Ebb-Dunedin will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dunedin, like hiking and cycling. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Otago Museum, Forsyth Barr Stadium and The Octagon. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 28 km from Ebb-Dunedin.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most beautiful, charming and cool luxury hotel in Dunedin. WOW!
Historic property. Lovely property. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Located in the heart of Dunedin, the Fable Dunedin is housed in a beautifully renovated and elegant Victorian-era building. The hotel’s cafe-style restaurant ‘The Press Club’ is open daily and offers regional cuisine. Free unlimited WiFi is provided. This boutique-style property is non-smoking throughout and features 50 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. The light and airy rooms are comfortable in design and feature modern, contemporary bathrooms. The Fable Dunedin is just a short walk from the Octagon city centre and the many shops, restaurants and entertainment venues that the city has to offer. Visits to many of Dunedin’s best attractions, including Speights Brewery.Show full description
Charming. Trendy. Great location. Conveniently located in the centre of Dunedin, The Chamberson offers 5-star accommodation close to Taieri Gorge Railway and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The property is around 200 metres from Dunedin Railway Station, 100 metres from Dunedin Law Courts and 300 metres from Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a TV. All rooms have a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also offer a kitchen fitted with a fridge. At The Chamberson the rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Otago Museum, Forsyth Barr Stadium and The Octagon. The nearest airport is Dunedin Airport, 27 km from The Chamberson.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Distinction Dunedin Hotel has been elegantly refurbished to reflect the rich heritage of this 1930’s former post office. Conveniently located in Dunedin City Centre, this 4.5 star hotel features a restaurant, bar, and a fitness centre. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV and laundry facilities. They feature a minibar, toaster, and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Distinction Hotel Dunedin is 7 minutes’ walk from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 5 minutes’ drive from Forsyth Barr Stadium. Dunedin International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. The property features a 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Free luggage storage, and conference facilities are available. Guests can enjoy a pre-dinner drink at Post Bar followed by a meal at Parcels Restaurant, also open for breakfast and lunch. A private dining option in 1 of the original vaults of Dunedin's former Chief Post Offer, tucked away in the hotel lobby is available.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most ELEGANT hotels in Dunedin.
Great views. Great location. Popular among couples. Hotel St Clair is located just 10 minutes’ drive from central Dunedin. Rooms include flat-screen satellite TV, en suite bathroom with under-floor heating and views of St Clair Beach. This boutique beachfront hotel offers rooms with super-king sized beds and broadband internet access. Some rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking St Clair's Beach. Direct access to St Clair Beach is on the resort’s doorstep. Guests have access to a computer in the lobby that has internet access. Dunedin International Airport is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Hotel St Clair.Show full description
Apartment hotel. Quest is situated in the centre of Dunedin and is only 600 metres from The Octagon. It offers modern apartments with a flat-screen cable TV with DVD player. All of the open-plan apartments at Quest Dunedin feature a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and tea and coffee making equipment. Dunedin Quest offers laundry facilities and light packed breakfasts. Guests have access to fax/photocopying facilities at the hotel's business centre. Unlimited free WiFi is provided. Dunedin Railway Station is only 450 metres away. Larnach Castle, the only castle in New Zealand, is 25 minutes away by car. March 2024 We would like to inform you that currently across the road at the new Dunedin Hospital site, they are inserting piles for the foundations. This is a very forceful action, and you may feel vibrations through-out the building. Work on site will be between 8am -5.30pm Monday to Sunday Quest Dunedin would like to assure you that we have a 97% earthquake rating and that the building will roll with the vibrations. We are so sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause as it is totally out of our control.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Great views. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is a 4. 5-star hotel which offers modern accommodation, many with harbour views. The hotel is located only 2 blocks from the Octagon, the city's famous landmark. Guests enjoy free WiFi. There is a great selection of contemporary guest rooms, all of which have a modern bathroom. Some of the rooms overlook the harbour, some offer views over the city. The hotel's restaurant is open daily for breakfast and has an a la carte menu. There are several restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is a short walk from the Octagon, Fortune Theatre and the city's central business district.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is a 4-star hotel set in landscaped gardens overlooking Dunedin’s Botanic Gardens. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the city centre. The hotel has 76 spacious guest rooms, each of which has a balcony or an outside patio. All rooms are furnished in a contemporary style and include a modern bathroom. McGavins Restaurant is located on the former site of McGavin Brewery, one of Dunedin’s original and at one time, New Zealand’s largest breweries. Open daily for breakfast 6:30am-9:30am Monday-Saturday and 7am-10am Sunday. Dinner is served from 6pm-8:30pm Our on-site bar is open for beverage service from 4pm daily. Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is a short drive from Dunedin’s main shopping streets and is within walking distance of Otago University. The hotel is easily accessible from State Highway 1.Show full description
Great value. Centrally located in Dunedin, Victoria Hotel is a 5-minute walk to The Octagon and St. Paul’s Cathedral. It offers spacious studios and apartments with satellite TV and private balconies. There are 2 on-site restaurants. Guest rooms offer city views and are equipped with refrigerator, radio, telephone, hairdryer, and a work desk. Ironing and tea/coffee-making facilities are available. Victoria Hotel features a 24/7 reception desk and a guest laundry. Well Manor Restaurant offers daily breakfast and modern New Zealand cuisine for dinner. The Victoria Hotel Dunedin is 1.5 km away from Logan Park and a 15-minute walk from the waterfront. Dunedin Airport is less than 30 km away.Show full description
Built in 1883, the unique Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is situated in the heart of Dunedin. Just a short walk from the train station, it offers historical charm and a well-equipped fitness centre. Guests enjoy free WiFi. Each of the rooms at Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is appointed with satellite TV, a private bathroom, refrigerator and hairdryer. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross has 2 restaurants, a café and a bar. It is also home to Dunedin Casino, the city's premium entertainment venue. A buffet breakfast is available each morning. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross enjoys a premium location in the heart of Dunedin's city centre. It is just a short walk from The Octagon, as well as theatres and shops.Show full description
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