Fable Dunedin

Hotels
9.2 (1922 reviews)
310 Princes Street , Dunedin , nz

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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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 1922 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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Matila • couple • au
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Cheri • couple • us
10
A memorable time in an eclectic and beautiful hotel
Pros:

Great location! Excellent facilities and nice, professional staff. Super helpful in planning our time there as well.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
F
Francis • couple • gb
10
Lovely boutique hotel
Pros:

Helpful guy on reception, beautiful room, great location for centre

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Fionn • couple • au
9
Pros:

Super friendly staff, beautiful fit out, great location.

Cons:

Rooms are on the smaller side, but not a biggie.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • at
8
A week in Dunedin
Pros:

This is an older building which has been beautifully renovated, and wonderfully decorated. It was clean, the bed was fantastic as was the linen and the water pressure.

Cons:

Sadly the classic room was extremely small. I checked the photos and they had used wide angle lenses, which made the room look larger. Had I known how small the room really was, I would have booked a larger room. Also parking was an issue. So do book valet parking if there is availability at NZD 40 per night. A bit stiff but totally worth it.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Manu Kaitapu • family_with_children • to
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • family_with_children • se
10
Pros:

Väldigt fin inredning och trevlig atmosfär.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Penelope • couple • us
10
Lovely hotel and staff…comfortable bed, room a bit small
Pros:

Staff and food excellent

Cons:

Size of room…you may need a room stretcher😉
Finding hotel was a bit of a challenge as sign is tiny

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • au
7
Pleasant but limited.
Cons:

17sq metres was too small for two people.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • nz
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • au
6
Pros:

The room was spacious and the bathroom was nice

Cons:

The air conditioning was so loud my partner struggled to sleep and without it the rooms was very stuffy, when they cleaned our room (eventually), they left the dirty bin bag on the bench and, the elevators were a bit far from the rooms with the wrong levels on the lift signage (i.e. level 3 showed up as level 2 on the lift).

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Juergen Stark • couple • de
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Martine • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Donna • extended_group • au
9
Very convenient lovely restaurant food. Staff very extremely helpful, would be happy to stay again.
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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LOREDANA • family_with_children • nl
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Mishary • couple • kw
10
Don’t miss your stay at Fable hotel
Pros:

Nice location and amazing staff and very clean

Cons:

All is perfect

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Regan • couple • nz
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • au
8
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee