Leviathan Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1915 reviews)
27 Queens Gardens , Dunedin , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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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 2.0% 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • 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 17 years old stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for NZD 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1915 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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Allan • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Katharine • couple • au
4
This building is obviously for the ghost chasers as there is apparently a lady who inhabits the third floor!
Pros:

Walking distance to some really great places to eat.

Cons:

Out-dated - pictures on site don’t reflect the building. Can hear the people clearly in the rooms next door.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • couple • nz
8
A very successful stay for my grandchild's 1st birthday in North East Valley.
Pros:

We had the suite up in the prow for 5 days. Suited us really well. We didn't use any other hotel facilities. Close to Octagon, had easy parking, the heater and all room facilities worked well, bed was comfortable.

Cons:

It's a 2-star city hotel, we chose it, having run a similar place ourselves for years. No complaints. A grand old lady in turbulent times.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • nz
6
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Tadashi • couple • jp
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • couple • au
3
Not what I expected and the parking was on a vacant unsealed block, making it very muddy after rain.
Pros:

We didn’t eat breakfast there due to not what we expected

Cons:

Carpet very worn and patchy, window glass cracked, shower was very basic, with a shower curtain. Lock on door wasn’t very secure. A lot of noise from other rooms.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Kilangnaro • couple • nz
4
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Glenys • solo_traveller • nz
7
Proximity to Station
Pros:

Proximity to Dunedin Railway Station. Liked the historical features of the hotel.

Cons:

Carpark other side of a busy road. Noise through the walls from next door. My room door stuck and needed a good tug to close it.a loud band as it shut.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Very close to town centre, good parking. All good for a nights stay. Friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • extended_group • nz
7
Good
Pros:

Good value, breakfast was a bonus

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Clare • solo_traveller • nz
5
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • nz
4
A great location, the hotel was adequate
Pros:

Its location was very convenient

Cons:

The beds were very tired

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Good value for money, clean functional and just 100 metres from the centre of town

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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YAO • couple • cn
6
不是很推荐给喜欢干净的旅行者
Pros:

唯一的优点可能就是位置比较好，离几个景点都很近，可以免费停车，老板免费让我们停车到了12点(退房时间是10点)，特别感谢

Cons:

设施陈旧，床单和被罩都有污渍，令人害怕和窒息，wifi 即使连上了也没有网…

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • us
2
Terrible room in run-down facilities.
Pros:

Location was decent, but less central that I thought (without knowing the area in advance)

Cons:

The room stunk of cigarette smoke, despite it being a non-smoking room. The front desk - clearly knew, they said, "oh, we left the windows open and sprayed room freshener! We can go spray more room freshener if you like?" Hotels charge a lot for cleaning up after a smoker uses a room because it takes a lot of work - clearly they had done none of that. They were unable to find an equivalent room and there was no other accomodation available in the city (as there was an event for the University). No compensation, apology or solutions were available, except cancellation and refund (at 6pm on a Saturday). Picture of stained furniture. Minimal insulation - heard every conversation in the hallway.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • family_with_children • au
7
Pros:

Great location. Clean rooms. Lovely old building.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • nz
5
Building itself exceeded expectations, grubbiness was a real shame
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, not expensive. Lovely old building. Handy car parking. Sheets seemed clean

Cons:

The rooms were shabby. The walls behind the beds had stains from people's heads. I had to scrub mine with the pan scrub in the kitchen - the dirt came off, so there is no excuse for the staff not cleaning the walls.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • nz
5
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee