Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (1449 reviews)
6 Liverpool Street , Dunedin , nz

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Breakfast variety limited
Parking not free

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
Clean and big rooms, with positive sentiment regarding overall cleanliness.
Service
9.96
Staff were exceptionally well trained, friendly, and attentive.
Location
10
Great location close to attractions and convenient for tourists.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms were comfortable, with high-quality furnishings.
Amenities
8.98
Well-equipped kitchenette and laundry facilities, although some decor is tired.
Value for Money
8.94
Good value for the amenities and comfort provided.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Breakfast was good but could use more variety.
Overall Experience
9.87
Overall, a very good experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:44

Property Description

Rich Heritage Reflected in Elegance
Experience the charm of a bygone era at Distinction Dunedin Hotel, a beautifully refurbished 1930’s post office. Situated in Dunedin City Centre, this 4.5 star hotel boasts a restaurant, bar, and fitness centre, offering a perfect blend of luxury and convenience.

Modern Comforts and Amenities
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, and free unlimited WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, a toaster, and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom features a shower, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Unforgettable Dining Experiences
Indulge in a pre-dinner drink at the Post Bar and savor a delicious meal at Parcels Restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch. For a unique experience, opt for a private dining experience in one of the original vaults of Dunedin's former Chief Post Office.

To immerse yourself in luxury and history, book your stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel today!

Important information:

Please note that all credit card transactions incur the following processing fees: 2%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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DUD

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.

  • 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 12 years old stay for free 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs NZD 27 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1449 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 9.87
D
Dr Chris solo_traveller nz
10
My favourite in Dunedin. Clean comfortable rooms. Great service and reiendly staff.
Pros:

Always a great place to stay …. Lovely staff, clean and comfortable

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Helen couple nz
10
Very good visit, slept well, quiet rooms
Pros:

Clean, modern rooms, comfortable bed, well stocked mini bar

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
S
smith solo_traveller nz
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
C
Cherie solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
S
Shawn couple nz
7
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
J
Jason family_with_children nz
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Praxmeyer Couples Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, North Island
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Excellent hotel and probably the best in Dunedin. Really loved our stay in a room that was spacious and very clean. Staff were excellent

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
V
Vanessa solo_traveller nz
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
N
Nina family_with_children nz
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
D
dalya family_with_children ae
8
Great and highly recommend
Pros:

Location, sound proof , cleanliness and staff

Cons:

Price

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
E
enmorecat Couples Sydney, New South Wales
10
All Good At Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Pros:

We drove from Queenstown to Dunedin (well worth it by the way) and our good fortune continued with our arrival at a gem of a hotel, Distinction Dunedin (DD). Firstly, there is a massive car park next to the hotel and with seemingly limited parking immediately outside of it, it makes perfect sense to pay the modest fee to use it.

It was a spacious room and we were super pleased to find an efficient washing machine in it. The bed was great, as was the shower and it was super quiet, as to be fair, was most of Dunedin.

Dunedin is a small city, but one with impressive architecture that harks back to a different time, we particularly appreciated the number of shopfronts that had stained glass windows. In addition, effort has been put into restoring older buildings and it was quite a treat to see. We visited the Otago Farmers' Market and thought it was pretty good. Our best meal was brunch at The Corner Store on Stuart Street, seriously nice food, good coffee and it was very difficult to not sample something from an impressive array of pastries. Dinner at Etrusco at the Savoy was lovely, where an older building has been tastefully renovated and was very popular on the Friday night we ate there.

All up, I can heartily recommend DD and forgot to mention that the downstairs restaurant also does a good coffee if you are in a rush.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
C
carl family_with_children nz
9
Pros:

Room with actual washer and dryer was handy

Cons:

Var parking was expensive but easy to use

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple nz
10
Fabulous mini break here and it met all of our wants
Pros:

Staff were lovely. Fabulous to have a good restaurant and bar on site. Room was great too

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Bethan couple gb
8
Excellent staff & location but bring your woolies
Pros:

Excellent staff, bed was very comfortable, food was very good. Great location.

Cons:

Bedroom was very cold, draft coming from windows so we kept curtains closed most of the time even in the daytime which was a shame.
Usually in other hotels of a similar ilk, usual to have body wash in the shower.
Consider creating a small outside seating area.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
J
J F solo_traveller nz
10
Cons:

Not so fussed on the coffee offer at breakfast but appreciate that's a difficult one to sort-time/maybe more staff etc. Nothing major though.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Derek solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

Beds are comfortable, We had a lovely meal at the restaurant. Very handy to all the locations we went to.
Nice decor.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Something to put our toothbrushes in. No biggie.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children au
9
An enjoyable 3 night stay. I would come again
Pros:

Excellent location - easy walk to all attractions and in an interesting heritage area.
Very clean warm and well serviced room with useful kitchenette with toaster kettle and microwave.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Dion family_with_children nz
10
In the restaurant Amelia was very kid friendly nice making recommendations and lovely
Pros:

Pretty clean comfy beds soft sheets

Cons:

Couple marks on the window,mirror and table

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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andrew solo_traveller nz
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple nz
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee