Leviathan Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (2101 reviews)
27 Queens Gardens , Dunedin , nz

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Reception hall
Japanese garden
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2101 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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paul • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff
Fantastic and handy parking

Cons:

Beds a little uncomfortable

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Parking was fantastic and handy.
Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Beds just a little uncomfortable

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Shane • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Tiresa • family_with_children • nz
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • nz
7
Fantastic location and a good price
Pros:

Great location. Close to farmers market for Saturday breakfast. Walking distance to Octagon and other good restaurants. Free car parking.

Cons:

Walls are thin so can hear other guests but our snobs night there was no one next to us so it was great.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • au
7
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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justin • solo_traveller • nz
5
Hospital
Pros:

Location, rooms generally always available if rest of town booked out!, Close to town,within walking distance.Surprisingly despite initial impressions the bed was very comfortable,The bedding was clean. Pillows are comfy if needing a run in a washing machine.Shower was clean as was the toilet.

Cons:

Not particularly clean. The carpet has definitely seen better days with some quite scary stains!,Wall plugs grubby,

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Page • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Very nice old hotel it reminded me of the old hotels I stayed in in Britain

Cons:

The shower was a little slippery, and from time to time the ghost would open the door apart from that it was good

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • nz
5
Noisy
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms did not resemble the website photos

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • nz
3
Not great, wouldn’t recommend unless you were desperate
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was very cramped, the decor very dated and cheap, the bathroom had rust showing in the bath/shower, the inner courtyard view was dismal and to top it off you could feel the spring through the mattress. Very disappointed.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • couple • nz
8
Will stay again 🤗
Pros:

Great location, friendly helpful staff, it had what we needed clean comfortable bed, warm and able to make ourselves a cuppa and good shower! Thank you

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • nz
7
Satisfied my needs
Pros:

Price, location, free parking

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Alice • solo_traveller • gb
5
If there was a nicer room i would visit again
Pros:

Didn't do breakfast
Room was very old and a bit smokey.
Shower was old and not up to standard,paint peeling and grubby. Sorry, but it was a shame that room was just old and not charming in any way at all. I like a thick towel and a bedspread not from the 70's, it was a bit depressing to be fair.

Cons:

Old shower that was not inviting
Dated linen
Smokey smell in room

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Violeti • family_with_children • us
7
Good for a budget
Pros:

Location and parking was good

Cons:

Bathroom could do with a tidy up

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Nicolaas Cornelius • solo_traveller • au
8
Very good
Pros:

Clean, good food friendly staff, I enjoyed my stay

Cons:

Information on restaurants maybe

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Vivienne • solo_traveller • nz
8
I had a lovely meal in the dining room.
Pros:

The hotel was a few minutes' walk away from the railway station & is ideal for walking around the city.

Cons:

One side of the electric blanket did not work.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • nz
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not clean. Not comfortable.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Welson • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

The old school window

Cons:

After the spa we had dirty water

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Kay • solo_traveller • nz
7
Overall, the Leviathan is a reliable, budget, pleasant-enough hotel.
Pros:

I like that you can park easily at the Hotel and walk to anywhere in the CBD. And I love the polished wooden stairs and orignial, historic style of the hotel.

Cons:

My room didn't have fridge, microwave or anywhere to hang clothes, unlike the rooms I usually get at this hotel. Perhaps the luck of the draw for a last minute booking.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee