Fable Dunedin

Hotels
9.2 (2178 reviews)
310 Princes Street , Dunedin , nz

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Small rooms
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Multiple mentions of poor housekeeping and maintenance issues affecting the room quality.
Service
10
Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.93
The hotel is praised for its excellent location close to amenities and attractions.
Room Quality
7.97
Numerous complaints about room size, comfort, and cleanliness.
Amenities
8.92
Basic amenities mentioned, but some lacked proper functioning.
Value for Money
9.45
Fair value given location and service but hindered by cleanliness and room quality issues.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Quality of food service satisfactory, though some complaints about offerings.
Overall Experience
9.96
Despite several issues, guests enjoyed their stay and highlighted the quality of service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:15

Property Description

Historic Elegance: Step into the beautifully renovated Victorian-era building that houses the Fable Dunedin, located in the heart of the city. The hotel's elegant charm and boutique-style ambiance offer a unique stay experience.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in regional cuisine at 'The Press Club', the hotel's cafe-style restaurant open daily for guests. Enjoy a taste of Dunedin's flavors without leaving the comfort of your accommodation.

Convenient Location: Explore the city easily as the Fable Dunedin is a short walk from the Octagon city center, surrounded by shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Don't miss out on visiting nearby attractions like the iconic Speights Brewery.

Experience the charm of historic elegance, culinary delights, and a convenient location - book your stay at the Fable Dunedin now.

Important information:

Please note that a valid photo ID and credit card are required on arrival. The credit card is required on arrival for which a pre-authorization will be required to cover any incidentals. Alternatively, a cash or Eftpos deposit of NZD$100 per day will be required as bond in addition the the total cost of your accommodations charges, with any extra refunded on departure.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Please note that there is a 2.50% charge when you pay with a credit card. Payments made by cash or Eftpos do not incur transaction fees.

Please note that a valid photo ID must be presented on check-in. A NZ drivers license, a valid foreign/local passport or a 18+ card are accepted only.

Please note that this property has a strict 'No Party Policy'.

A surcharge applies for arrivals outside of check-in hours. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. The legal guardian must provide a current photo ID or proof of guardianship if requested upon check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DUD

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2178 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 10
Location: 9.93
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 9.45
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.96
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Wijendrage solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Mel couple nz
9
Pros:

Classic vibe and amazing rooms, I had such a good sleep here. The hotel staff are exceptional at their jobs and I would definitely stay again 10/10

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Mark couple au
9
Great location for our visit to Dunedin.
Pros:

This hotel is full of character & in a great location. The breakfast was superb!

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Scott couple nz
8
Great overnight stay but too small for longer stay.
Pros:

Nicely restored

Cons:

The room was very small

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Guillaume solo_traveller fr
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple nz
10
Pros:

Great location, room was very clean and staff were lovely

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Cassy couple au
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Lise couple nz
7
Pros:

Good location and nice decor

Cons:

Our room wasn’t especially clean. The mirror was very dusty and full of finger marks.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Annuh couple nz
9
We appreciated our accomodation great front desk, beautiful smells on entering (that means a lot to me), very comfortabl
Pros:

The small space of our room was very well appointed, staff were really friendly and efficient , so lovely to stay in a part of history revamped and comfortable

Cons:

Shower was very small but we enjoyed our showers. Could seem to access any Netflix just the usual few channels.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Toby couple nz
6
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple nz
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Dansum solo_traveller au
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
9
Pros:

This accommodation is really well located with a short stroll to the waterfront area, the Octagon and shops. The nearby cafes are great, and the Thai massage next door was perfect.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple au
7
Nice and comfortable but the little details were left out.
Pros:

Comfortable bed and clean

Cons:

Very noisy - could hear conversations from the room next door and noise from the street.
Housekeeping did not replace towels they took away.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller nz
8
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Julie couple nz
9
Perfect place for a weekend away.
Pros:

The location was great, easy walking distance to everywhere we needed to go. While we never dined at The Press Club we have eaten there before and found the food fabulous and the staff great. This time we had a drink in the bar before heading out and the waiter's service and attention was excellent.

Cons:

The only comment was that our room faced the main street and we were woken up after midnight by fighting and screaming from the street below but not sure how that could be sorted.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Yvonne couple nz
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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xiaofeng family_with_children cn
9
Pros:

房间舒适

Cons:

空调声音大

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Antoinette solo_traveller nz
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Izanda solo_traveller nz
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee