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Law Courts Hotel

3.5 star property
Casino thrills and local flavors await at this vibrant hotel just steps from First Church of Otago, where excitement and comfort combine for a memorable stay

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Located near The Octagon, Law Courts Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with its casino and arcade/game room. Travelers savor local cuisine at the Wig'n Pen restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi, relax with newspapers in the lobby, or enjoy drinks at the bar.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 7

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

King double room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located in Dunedin City Centre, a neighbourhood in Dunedin, Law Courts Hotel is near a train station. The Octagon and Larnach Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dunedin Botanic Garden and St. Clair Beach. Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and First Church of Otago are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
Map
53 Stuart Street, Cnr Cumberland & Stuart Streets, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • The Octagon showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and an administrative buidling
    The Octagon
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • First Church of Otago showing a church or cathedral and interior views
    First Church of Otago
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Dunedin Town Hall
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Paul\'s Cathedral showing religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Speight\'s Brewery featuring interior views
    Speight's Brewery
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station
    2 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Best Cafe
    1 min walk
  • The Craic Irish Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Cilantro
    4 min walk
  • Albar
    2 min walk
  • The Jitsu
    2 min walk

About this property

Law Courts Hotel

Hotel near The Octagon
Located close to First Church of Otago and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Law Courts Hotel provides a casino, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Hit the jackpot at this hotel with amenities such as 18 slot machines. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Wig´n Pen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, newspapers in the reception and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Law Courts Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 for adults and NZD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Wig´n Pen

Things to do

  • 18 slot machines
  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 10 for adults and from NZD 10 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Law Courts Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Law Courts Hotel?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Law Courts Hotel on 15 Mar 2026 start from AU$121, 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 Law Courts Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Law Courts Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Law Courts Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Law Courts Hotel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this hotel is steps away from The Octagon and First Church of Otago. Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Law Courts Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 580 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 580 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 580 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 580 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 580 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were very good and friendly. The meals were very good as well. Good location and close to railway station which suited us. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great part of town. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location, comfortable bed, character building. Perfect for an overnight stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location- close to railway and centre of town; good parking, pleasant restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s old and a little beat up not much in amenities. But for what it is, the price and the location it is excellent. One warning. After the bar downstairs closes one has to use stairs to get to a floor the elevator serves
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location!

We spent 3 nights staying at the Law Courts Hotel late February. Excellent location in Dunedin - walking distance to almost everything. Staff were very helpful and everything was easy. Parking in private car park, and a wonderful Dining Room. Thank ytou!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old decour was a problem in places but gave the place character. Staff were very friendly and efficient room was clean and had all you would expect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a bit tired and require updating. Bit noisy as was on main street side. Location is good. Staff welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old building with charm and character. Well situated to the Octagon and other city tourist sites. Parking on the street. Rooms and beds are small but adequate. Appeared to have a well patronised restaurant. Lovely aromas greeted you at the door. The doors and lift shut earlier than advised.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

This property definitely feels tired and due for renovation. The soundproofing between rooms and floors isn’t great, and my bathroom had rot in the woodwork around the shower, that looked to have gone under the lino. But the room was big and the bed was comfortable, and the location is excellent - it just needs some time and money spent on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seriously in need of renovation. Parts of the "room", its the size of a jail cell (no exageration) are held together with cellotape. The shower is so tiny my shoulders touch both sides, and when I asked for a glass of ice water be sent up or a menu, I was told to come down the bar and get it! No concept of service. Three good points, the pulled beef burger was high quality and delish, the bar and reception staff very nice (2 young ladies) and a good central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel had to be the most disappointing of all our stays in New Zealand. When we booked it and viewed the photos we were pleased with what we had booked especially being part of a pub and staying over New Year. The room was very basic, a bit depressing, no shampoo or shower soap, just a bar of soap and a flannel, so for the price we paid, was disappointing. The pub closed at 8 oclock each night and didn't even make an exception for New year's eve. There was a small casino, betting machines in the bar and a restaurant, so I suppose they didn't need to open the bar late. We had a full breakfast one morning which wasn't cheap and included salad. Who put's salad on a fry up!! Whilst it was central and a short walk from other restaurants, bars and shops, we regretted booking it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good bed, good location, budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic old hotel with plenty of funk and charm. Very comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, very helpful & friendly. Room was very clean & comfortable. Loved the art nouveau decor of the hotel. Very close to centre of Dunedin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location comfortable bed and good value, but bit tired and dated with street noise
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in one of the single rooms on 2nd floor, clean,comfortable with heater Location was easy walking distance to Octogon centre, lots of eating choices Great Art Galleries access Hotel own carparking was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The traffic is very noisy as it on the main rd.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to station but hotel needs renovating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Octagon only 2 blocks and restaurant and bar downstairs but rooms are very small and dated you need to sort out the water pressure very poor

6/10 Okay

Susie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Unfortunately, the room was a lot smaller than it appeared online and less updated. Staff were nice and accommodating, very good location and comfy bed but the room and bathroom needs some more updating so don’t expect too much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

KDJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is looking very tired, I hope that someone goes around with white paint and a paintbrush before the FIFA Womens World Cup to freshen it up or there will be unhappy guests. How about also repricing breakfast to include Tea/coffee?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023