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Dunedin Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near University of Otago

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing
1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Executive Studio (2 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

One Bedroom Double Spa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Private spa tub

Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Studio (Spa)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Octagon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Otago - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 11 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Palms Motel

Motel near University of Otago
Dunedin Palms Motel provides amenities, such as a terrace and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Dunedin Palms Motel offer perks, such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, heated floors and kitchenettes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 10 for adults and NZD 10 to 10 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests requesting to split the king bed will be charged an additional fee of NZD 10 per stay.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 10 for adults and NZD 10 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 18 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 18 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This motel will place an authorization equal to one night's accommodation and two weeks prior to your stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Dunedin Palms
Dunedin Palms Motel
Palms Dunedin
Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Motel Motel
Dunedin Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Motel Motel Dunedin

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunedin Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Dunedin Palms Motel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM-7:30 PM on request. A fee of NZD 18 per person applies.

Where is Dunedin Palms Motel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Casino and University of Otago. Speight's Brewery and Dunedin Chinese Garden are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Dunedin Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 894 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent stay. Quiet and clean with great amenities. Will stay again when in Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This was a great place to stay when we were passing through Dunedin. It was within walking distance of some great bars & eateries and clean and tidy. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Nice cosy place to stay. Close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Clean and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice clean rooms check in was simple
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Ground floor unit, immaculate, friendly staff .. i would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10

Bit tired and not what expected
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Quiet and safe. Also, it was clean and bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean and well positioned to city and speights brewery, highly recommend booking here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Very clean spacious rooms for 3 people. One bed was in the main living area and the other bedroom was separate. Appreciated the balcony area. Walkable to restaurants and sights
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice and central with everything you need for a short stay in Dunedin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Great 3 night stay. 2 adults and 1 teen had the 2 bedroom unit. Good clean facilities and very close to town for food and bar options. Would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice clean and tidy room, only gripe is the bed was very soft.....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice property. Convenient to city center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location , nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

We had a good sized room with separate bedroom, enough space for a few nights. We walked down to the octagon and the Saturday market - a bit of an uphill walk back to the motel. Only criticism I have is that there is no air con although a fan was supplied. The room did get hot!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great stay, clean, great staff, very well located!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10

Good location, clean, pleasant staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Nice place, great rooms and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Convenient, very tidy and well appointed, especially for a studio.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great room. We reserved a room with a living room and a bedroom. The bed was so so comfortable. The shower had excellent water pressure. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024