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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stu • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Stains on duvet

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • nz
9
Fantastic! Lovely room right near the Octagon to walk and explore.
Pros:

Lovely decor and quiet comfortable room

Cons:

Bed to soft for me

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • nz
5
Would not visit again if it were not for the good memories I had here before the 2020 renovation. I
Pros:

Good memory

Cons:

Would not visit again if it were not for the good memories I had here before the 2020 renovation. I was assigned a room on Level 7, which was very disappointing. The rooms on Level 7 were originally servants' rooms, and if you are spending over $200 a night, you should not be staying in what feels like a servant's room. The room is advertised as 17 square metres, but it certainly does not feel that size because of the sloping attic ceiling.

The lift only goes to Level 5, so you have to walk up to Level 7 via Level 6. The lift is also unavailable after 8 pm. A staff member knocked on my door despite me pressing the "Do Not Disturb" button, and then said he had gone to the wrong room.

It is a beautiful historic building and I have good memories of staying here, but unfortunately the service and room experience were not particularly good this time.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Maynard • couple • nz
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Excellent property.

Cons:

Lovely property.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Angela H-S • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • au
6
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • au
10
Great stunning hotel in a stunning city
Pros:

Stunning hotel and facilities

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jeroen • solo_traveller • nl
6
Sfeerloos en onhandig ingedeelde kamer
Pros:

De locatie en comfortabel bed.

Cons:

De kamer was vrij troosteloos en niet praktisch ingedeeld. Prijs / kwaliteit verhouding is behoorlijk scheef. Ik wilde de volgende ochtend zo snel mogelijk weg daar.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Eduard • solo_traveller • nz
8
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Grant • couple • nz
8
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Daniel • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Marcus • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

There was really nothing wrong with this place

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Reuben • couple • nz
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Karl • couple • au
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • nz
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Dwayne • couple • au
10
Pros:

Beautiful property

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • nz
10
Excellent
Pros:

Central, stunning service and facilities

Cons:

Menu could be more expansive

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • nz
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee