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Dunedin Palms Motel

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

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Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Private spa tub
Studio
Executive Studio (2 Adults)
Front of property
In the heart of Dunedin City Centre, Dunedin Palms Motel offers a peaceful retreat with a tranquil terrace and rejuvenating spa services. Enjoy in-room WiFi, outdoor furniture, and tour assistance from helpful staff who have impressed previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$278
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Room options

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Executive Studio (2 Adults)

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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One Bedroom Double Spa

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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Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | 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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Studio

Studio

Highlights

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

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Studio (Spa)

Studio (Spa)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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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One Bedroom (3 Adults)

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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The price is AU$287
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
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About the area

Map
185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk
  • Speight's Brewery - 4 min walk
  • The Octagon - 8 min walk
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 9 min walk
  • University of Otago - 15 min walk

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, free newspapers and luggage storage
  • 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

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

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 of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special 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

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
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 does it cost to stay at Dunedin Palms Motel?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Palms Motel on 25 Feb 2025 start from AU$277.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Dunedin Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 867 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 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but all the hills in Dunedin make it hard to walk around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No milk in fridge no dressing gowns. Very basic tv channels
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, very tidy and well appointed, especially for a studio.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well positioned to city and speights brewery, highly recommend booking here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

STEPHEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We arrived at 7.15 pm on Wednesday checked out today at 8.30 am never saw a receptionist the entire time reception only open 1 pm to 7 pm what poor hours met a lovely cleaner who was able to change paper money into coins for the guest laundry a very soulless place on a road with businesses on it pictures very very deceptive imo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford, Crawfordville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Convenient to city center.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central with everything you need for a short stay in Dunedin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Ok for a short stay. Small room, limited on site parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had an enquiry when we got home asking if we had mistakenly taken the TV remote which of course we had not. But it almost makes you feel like they thought you flogged it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit of road noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah-Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We arrived later in the evening, which we had advised the property about and our room key was in the lockbox. Unfortunately we entered the room, no heating or lights had been left on. The room was very cold with only a small panel heater located by the doorway. Therefore the room stayed very cool all night, and there was no heating in the bedroom other than the electric blanket on the bed. There was even a sign in the bathroom advising the bathroom heater could not be run for a long time as it would cause an issue with the smoke alarm. This indicates to me a lot of people have struggled to warm the unit. I was also disappointed to discover the fridge was not on and no milk have been provided for a hot drink. It was advantageous to have free carpark on site, just bare in mind if you have a large vehicle that the parks are compact.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and clean with good amount of space in the living/bedroom and bathroom very spacious & clean. Would definitely recommend and if required would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sheridan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having two bedrooms and a spacious lounge/kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our only complaint is our showers were all only luke warm. When we exited the shower we had to turn the heater on to warm up before dressing. Also having reception closed at check out time ensures you can't be told of any issues hence this review which I hate to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had 2 x staff members stay for the night who said it was clean and tidy, in a good location, staff were friendly, but the beds were uncomfortable and the WiFi wasn't any good for working until 10pm (maybe when everyone else got off it).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
Great experience
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024