Leviathan Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (2131 reviews)
27 Queens Gardens , Dunedin , NZ

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Historical charm
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from outside
Old facilities in need of renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
6.3
Some dishes weren't clean and the bathrooms need TLC.
Service
8.26
The staff were very friendly and provided good advice.
Location
8.3
Central location, convenient access to shops and transport.
Room Quality
6.26
Rooms were average with some mentioned issues like slanted beds.
Amenities
6.29
Amenities were basic, and some issues with noise reported.
Value for Money
7.25
Good value for money considering the central location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Restaurant food was praised, but limited access.
Overall Experience
6.86
An experience that has potential but requires improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:00

Property Description

Central Location

Located just a 5-minute walk from Dunedin’s city centre, Leviathan Hotel offers convenience and accessibility for guests to explore the vibrant surroundings easily.

Comfortable Accommodation

Experience modern and comfortable rooms at Leviathan Hotel, each equipped with essential amenities such as a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and some rooms even feature a relaxing spa bath for ultimate relaxation.

Dining and Entertainment

Indulge in a culinary journey at Mrs. Silk’s Restaurant, offering a delightful selection of local and international dishes for breakfast and dinner. Unwind at the hotel’s bar with a variety of drinks and refreshments available.

Book your stay at Leviathan Hotel now and enjoy a memorable experience in Dunedin!

Important information:

Please note there is a 1.5% charge when you choose to pay by credit card or paywave.

Visitors are allowed in the hotel until 10 pm.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: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 2131 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.3
Service: 8.26
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 6.26
Amenities: 6.29
Value for Money: 7.25
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 6.86
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Carol • couple • nz
6
Would stay again
Pros:

Good handy location great staff especially cleaning team.Decor needs updating!

Cons:

Bathroom floor needs replacing .

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Justyn • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • nz
9
Pros:

We've been staying here for years! Very good price and we love how there is plenty of car parking across the road. You don't usually get that in such a good location. Only a short stroll to the railway station, Early Settlers Museum, Chinese gardens, old jail or into the Octagon. We were very happy to see the refurbishing of the rooms! Probably not all rooms have been completed yet but they feel really clean and modern, yet the hotel otherwise retains it's charm. If you are budget traveller's like us but want somewhere in a great location I fully recommend them.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • family_with_children • au
8
Ideal central location
Pros:

We chose this hotel for its proximity to the railway station. We were booked on the Taieri Gorge train the following day. The hotel kindly let us leave our car in their carpark until our return.
When we booked the only available accommodation offered for our family of 5 was 2 rooms with 3 single beds in each but when we got to the hotel the kind man at reception said due to renovations we were upgraded to 2 rooms with a double and 2 singles in each. This suited us perfectly as it turned out to have an adjoining door connecting the rooms.
The big disappointment was that we had no ‘ghostly’ encounters.

Cons:

The room was in need of some TLC but this is a big hotel and reno’s take time.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • solo_traveller • nz
6
Pros:

Great central location. Very friendly and accommodating staff, couldn't do enough for us, and happy to switch the room we had incorrectly booked with no hassle. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Very low pressure shower, which also took ages to heat up. Very noisy, as we were next to the main road, and no soundproofing. Wasn't the most relaxing stay, but for the price, wasn't awful.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Jude • solo_traveller • nz
8
Satisfactory accomodation in a great location for a good price.
Pros:

Perfect location with a five minute walk into the centre of town. The room was adequate and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

One power point was quite loose and had switches that were difficult to turn on and off. It may have been a slight electrical hazard.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Abelardo • solo_traveller • nz
7
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Wilson-looser • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Blair • solo_traveller • nz
5
Lack of sleep due to road noise and lack of amenities
Pros:

Easy to find and parking was good

Cons:

There was no soap in bathroom and no milk got tea & coffee

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ma Lallie • extended_group • nz
7
Very clean and quiet the staff is very approchable
Pros:

Clean ang quiet

Cons:

No available microwave oven

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Des • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

Nice old heritage building with an inner courtyard

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • nz
7
Nostalgic trip into a more gracious past.
Pros:

Hotel is very atmospheric with its gleaming wooden furniture. Great location.

Cons:

As an amputee, I found showering difficult.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

room

Cons:

street noise

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • extended_group • nz
8
Really good value for the money
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • extended_group • nz
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Evan • couple • nz
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Lima • solo_traveller • nz
5
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Judith Croton • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

How close it was to everything.
Liked how it was kept the old way and furniture to suit.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee