Fable Dunedin

Hotels
9.2 (2042 reviews)
310 Princes Street , Dunedin , nz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for NZD 40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs NZD 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2042 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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Lenora • couple • us
3
Dunedin was a beautiful town however the fable was nothing, but I expected, very disappointed.
Pros:

Location was convenient. The bathroom in my room was a large and was the best part of the room. The restaurant and bar had great food and wine. The staff was the best part of the hotel, very polite, friendly, and happy to helping in any kind of way.

Cons:

The rooms were small for the price, and there was no window to speak of. The windows were so small and high that I couldn’t see anything, making it difficult to tell if it was day or night.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Oleg Schumow • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Wunderschön eingerichtetes Hotelzimmer

Cons:

Wir hatten sogut wie kein Tageslicht, da unsere Fenster zugebaut und winzig waren.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • au
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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tan14 • couple • au
9
Nice n quiet!
Pros:

Room was a good size, it was comfortable and clean and super quiet for a CBD location. Onsite restaurant was nice. Staff in hotel and restaurant very friendly.

Cons:

No full lift to our room which can be issue with large suitcases.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Phoebe • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Central location, good cafe across the road.
Beautiful reception area.
Modern and clean rooms
Friendly staff

Cons:

Room was dark with pretty much no windows- probably because I had one of the cheaper room options.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • nz
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Maree • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Great location, staff are absolutely fantastic. From the greeter to the wait staff and bartenders, all very friendly and professional. Most excellent people to interact with

Cons:

The bed. Ended up with sore hips and back. Everything else was most excellent

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • nz
9
Pros:

The staff were exceptional. Friendly and super helpful.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Edward • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Parking was a struggle due to us not been able to stop on the Main Street so parked elsewhere in a car park

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Love how comfortable the bed was.. breakfast was lovely

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Rosie • couple • nz
10
Stylish and comfortable.
Pros:

Stylish and comfortable in a great location with lovely staff.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • nz
6
Strip club across the road. Loud music late at night. Wouldn’t stay here again. When asked about the loud music was told
Pros:

High spec bathroom.

Cons:

Loud music at night. Small room. Had to lugg my suitcase up the stairs as no lift access on each floor. No parking. Too far out from amenities.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • couple • nz
8
Cosy room
Pros:

Super comfy bed

Cons:

Given a tablet for communication with staff. Bedside phone would have been better and safer. Seemed understaffed

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • solo_traveller • nz
7
A piece of history
Pros:

Great staff, welcoming and knowledgeable! Nicely decorated hotel with history and character, easy walking distance to octagon, shopping street and rail station/attractions. Convenient room service. Fantastic big bath sheet towels!

Cons:

Stayed in room 202, very small space hard to navigate round bed and use facilities, not comfortablefor 3 night stay. Window didn't close properly, so unfortunately, we had traffic noise from the main road. Disappointed in room offering for 5 stars, no biscuits/sweets for tea/coffee tray, no soap bars, but did provide slippers.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • au
6
Nice building, average hotel
Pros:

Great location, lovely old building and the manager did her best to remedy an issue we had

Cons:

Several of the staff were rude, bed was average and pillows were like bricks. There was nowhere to place toiletries or bag more than one towel which always seems strange in a room for two

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Edmund • solo_traveller • nz
5
Not value for money. Better options available
Pros:

Wanting to be grand but it’s not

Cons:

Location is not convenient. There isn’t actually any parking. They will valet park at a cost

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Peter South Australia • extended_group • au
7
Good place to stay in Central Dunedin.
Pros:

Good location and a lux vibe in a beautiful city.

Cons:

No parking. Rooms very dark made it difficult to see. We got locked out of our rooms due to a Reception error.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • nz
10
11/10
Pros:

Highly

Cons:

The cleanliness

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Sires (Bazza) • couple • nz
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • family_with_children • nz
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee