Law Courts Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1207 reviews)
53 Stuart Street , Dunedin , nz
+64 3 477 8036

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Clean and tidy
Cons:
Dated furniture
Small bathrooms
In need of better cleaning

Categories

Cleanliness
6.35
While many reviews mention cleanliness positively, some comments indicate the need for deeper cleaning, particularly in dated areas.
Service
7.85
Numerous reviews highlight the staff as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall service experience.
Location
8.35
Multiple reviews praise the hotel's central location, making it convenient for guests.
Room Quality
5.85
Some comments reflect that rooms, while spacious, are in need of modernization and better cleaning.
Amenities
6.85
Amenities received mixed feedback; while some were appreciated, others were noted as lacking.
Value for Money
7.35
Guests generally find good value for the price paid, with some highlighting positive experiences.
Food and Beverage
7.35
Food quality is noted as good, with several guests enjoying meals at the hotel.
Overall Experience
6.85
Overall experiences are generally positive, with some room for improvement in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:10

Property Description

Convenient Location

Modern Amenities

Complimentary Services

Book your stay now at Law Courts Hotel and experience the best of Dunedin's hospitality.

Important information:

Please note that all payments at this property can be made by CRT/Farmlands cards.

For any bookings with 4 or more rooms, different policies may apply.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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1207 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.35
Service: 7.85
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 5.85
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 7.35
Overall Experience: 6.85
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Michael • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

It was very handy to the town centre and also having a guest carpark was great.
The staff were very friendly and the restaurant food was great and good value for money.

Although the hotel is dated my room was very cozy and the bed was very comfortable.

I'd gladly return to this hotel again.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • nz
8
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Perfect location, comfortable room and bed, had everything I needed!
Pros:

Friendly staff, good amenities and warm room.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Prof. Nancy Devlin • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

The staff here are always lovely and welcoming. The rooms may be a bit basic for some tastes - but for me they are perfect, have everything you could need, and the rooms are cosy, warm and spotlessly clean. The old building is fantastic and really interesting. I stay here whenever I visit Dunedin - I love that I can park my car and just walk everywhere - you couldn't ask for a better location.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Comfortable bed .
Big delicious Breakfast

Cons:

Mo comments.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm Key • solo_traveller • nz
7
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • nz
4
Great location average quality
Pros:

Really close to the Octagon.

Cons:

The room was really dated and not very comfortable

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • au
7
Convenient. Nice views
Pros:

Convenient location. Spacious room.

Cons:

No laundry facilities. Bathroom was very tired, paint peeling and in need of a refresh.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Max • extended_group • nz
7
Pros:

Comfortable bed, warm room, TV, bar and restaurant downstairs

Cons:

there seemed to be a constant noise outside but thats not really the hotels fault, they've put a sort of double glazing in which made it a lot quieter to be fair.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • nz
7
Pros:

Good location for easy walking to town. Restaurant downstairs is convenient and whilst an old establishment it was clean, comfortable and they put heaters on for our arrival

Cons:

Traffic noise outside can be challenging if you're a light sleeper - but earplugs are provided

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

compact room but fine

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Sophit • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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SuJaAld • solo_traveller • au
7
Sue and Sarah at Dunedin
Pros:

Great location. An easy walk into the Octogon. Free parking.

Cons:

Bathroom a little mouldy. Very small room for two.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • solo_traveller • pe
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

Location and being able to have dinner in house

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Myles • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Everyone goes beyond

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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jeromy • family_with_children • nz
5
It was what it was. I think the queen stayed there once. She must have been pissed as
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

It stunk of cat spray. It is a pub/hotel. It was dark, musty, outdated and essentially the cheapest thing in Dunedin.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortably very well priced accommodation in central Dunedin
Pros:

The location is excellent in the centre of town. The staff members are kind and friendly. My room was comfortable and had all my needs provided though the decor has aged. The meals were very good and reasonably priced. Car parking on site was good and adequate in size for the quiet time of year I was there. An added attraction is the our late Queen and Prince Philip stayed there in 1954 and a photographic record of the occasion is prominently displayed. I would certainly stay there again.

Cons:

Some of the decor and facilities could use a spruce up. This is not a complaint. Everything was very satisfactory.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • extended_group • fr
7
Pros:

Parking
Situation
Personnel

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • nz
9
i was visiting my husband in hospital, so i needed somewhere cosy and warm to stay. Perfect place
Pros:

Location is perfect, right in the middle of the city. The room is basic but for the price amazing. Bed very comfortable.
The room was very clean and bonus goodies free.

Cons:

No lamps in the room which would be nice, so you don't have to get out of bed to turn off the lights
Bathroom window did not shut properly.
Saturday night noise - but hey it's a city.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee