About this property

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is a 4-star hotel set in landscaped gardens overlooking Dunedin’s Botanic Gardens. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the city center. The hotel has 76 spacious guest rooms, each of which has a balcony or an outside patio. All rooms are furnished in a contemporary style and include a modern bathroom. McGavins Restaurant is located on the former site of McGavin Brewery, one of Dunedin’s original and at one time, New Zealand’s largest breweries. Open daily for breakfast 6:30am-9:30am Monday-Saturday and 7am-10am Sunday. Dinner is served from 6pm-8:30pm Our on-site bar is open for beverage service from 4pm daily. Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is a short drive from Dunedin’s main shopping streets and is within walking distance of Otago University. The hotel is easily accessible from State Highway 1.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 queen beds
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nz_dave_nz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, friendly staff, comfy beds, ample free parking that's easy to access.
  • Jan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely dinner and buffet breakfast. Warm inside even though it was very chilly outside. Friendly helpful staff
  • David
    United States United States
    We were greeted by friendly staff and allowed to check in early! The restaurant served a wonderful dinner that was truly delicious.
  • Deborah
    United States United States
    Loved the property, but Otago Peninsula was the best, Northern Royal Albatross tour, sweet. Love the towns architecture and murals, gardens. Charlotte was fun to talk to, Baldwin St, Signal Hill suggestions. Great gal, fun staff, awesome...
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Friendly and efficient staff. Good basic accommodation.
  • Richard
    United States United States
    gardens in the rear and botanical gardens across the road. good reastaurant at reasonable prices.
  • Bellevie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff was exceptional, going over and above for our comfort. Fantastic breakfast, the best! We were upgraded and the room was amazing, warm and very comfortable.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable room, was nice & warm when we arrived from the cold, great breakfast.
  • Evelyn
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, beds were very comfortable and breakfast was superb
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    It was beautiful, walked all through city and couldn’t find anything similar Grounds were gorgeous

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • McGavin's Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

House rules

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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.

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

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