About this property

The charming heritage-style Highland House Boutique Hotel is located in the North Dunedin district in Dunedin. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and The Octagon are less than a 10-minute drive away. Some of the rooms at Highland House feature a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom and include free toiletries. Balmacewen Golf Course is a 4-minute drive away and the University of Otago is just an 11-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nikki
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Cute place to stay! Loved it, great spot for what I needed, parking, heating and an adorable antiquish style room!
  • Xin
    United States United States
    Very tight parking lot tough on not very skilled driver.
  • Rishi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room was well maintained and had a historical charm consistent with Dunedin's history. Very close to city centre and other important parts of the city like Botanical Gardens, Museum etc. and very lively location for a short visit to the city.
  • Marteil
    United States United States
    We visited for our honeymoon and the staff left us a bottle of sparkling wine and a nice card in our room. It was very sweet and my husband and I enjoyed it immensely.
  • Kerrily
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was great, property was clean and comfortable and met our needs nicely. Good value for money
  • Anthnoy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I liked all the old character of the building and rooms. It was warm, clean and quiet,
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly and helpful staff - Arnold. Clean and comfortable room. Excellent cooking and bathroom facilities and good breakfast provided
  • Fred
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Love all the attention to detail, even fresh flowers with a note.
  • Jennie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big room. Microwave and fridge. Right by stunning Dunedin Botanic Gardens. Friendly unobtrusive staff.
  • Pereira
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I would go back to same facily if I get to visit Dunedin again. I would also recommed it to my family when they visit Dunedin. Such a clean and comfortable place. My family enjoyed staying there.

Host Info

Company review score: 8.8Based on 752 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Highland House was built in 1911 as three-terrace dwellings. This distinctive building now has been renovated as a self-contained boutique hotel which offers the best of all conveniences, along with the bygone charm of Dunedin’s Scottish heritage. The hotel is located on George St, a traditional “University” street of Dunedin, 'The Edinburgh of the Southern Hemisphere '. The House is divided into 3 separate terraces with 10 studios. So, there is the option of having one whole terrace containing 4 spacious studios, two terraces containing 8 studios or the whole house with 10 studios. All the studios feature a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, electric kettle, toaster, tea/coffee making facilities, etc.; a private bathroom including free toiletries; pillowtop beds with comforts like premium bedding and down comforters; flat-screen TV with digital channels. Free WiFi is covered through the property. Free private parking is available on the site . Self-laundry facilities, 24-hr front desk, and express check-in/out are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, we offer assistance with ticket or travel booking. We look forward to meeting you at Highland House!

Neighborhood info

Highland House is perfect for a weekend break, watching a sports event or concert, a business stop over, family gathering, or for parents visiting their children in the universities or schools. We are near the entrance to the longest highway of New Zealand, SH1, it is very easy to drive to many places including Dunedin Airport, Long Beach Sea Cave or Warrington Recreation Reserve. The public transport is available, or even on foot, to visit University of Otago, Dunedin Hospital. The St Clair Beach can be reached from the bus stop across the street of the house. Only 2km from Dunedin City Centre and near theme parks, Highland House is in an area with beautiful sceneries, and good shopping or meals. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dunedin Botanic Garden, just 5-minute walk from us, and Woodhaugh Gardens, rightly beside us. These two gardens provide wonderful backdrops for wedding or other photography. To understand New Zealand culture and history, Otago Museum and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are the highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Forsyth Barr Stadium, 1.7km away from us, or Edgar Centre, 4km away.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Highland House Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroEftposUnionPay credit cardDebit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let the property know your expected time of arrival, using the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that check-in is from 14:00 until 21:00. Late check-in is available until 22:00 with prior arrangement only. You can not check in after 22:00 with out at least 24 hours prior notice.

Please note that payment via credit card will incur a 2.65% fee

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.

Please inform Highland House Boutique Hotel 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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