Dunedin Palms Motel

4.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near University of Otago
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Front of property
Studio (Spa)
One Bedroom (3 Adults)
Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Private spa tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

Map
185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • Grand Casino
    2 min walk
  • Speight's Brewery
    4 min walk
  • Dunedin Chinese Garden
    7 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

Studio

Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

Dunedin

Dunedin Palms Motel places you in the centre of Dunedin, within a short 5-minute stroll of Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and free newspapers in the lobby. Other amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 4.5-property class Dunedin City Centre motel, you'll find University of Otago.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Octagon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Otago - 15 min walk - 1.3 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 with free parking, near University of Otago
Dunedin Palms Motel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Dunedin motel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1930
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dunedin Palms Motel offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4.5-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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 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 more details, 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Dunedin Palms Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunedin Palms Motel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Palms Motel on 15 Dec 2024 start from NZ$261.00, 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.

Is parking available at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Yep, Dunedin Palms Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dunedin Palms Motel?

The closest beach to Dunedin Palms Motel is St. Clair Beach (3.5 km).

Does Dunedin Palms Motel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dunedin Palms Motel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dunedin Palms Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Dunedin Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 855 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 855 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unexpectedly Good
Great location clean lots of room seperate lounge. We will be staying here again next time in Dunedin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony, Dural

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property but too far away from cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gd location, close to restaurants n shops. Comfortable rm. Clean n hv facilities for heating up stuff for brekkie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were super friendly. The rooms were warm and the beds comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central.
Good central location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location in Dunedin
Enjoyed our overnight stay at this Hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfy and modern. Spacious with a good kitchen. The bed was comfortable and the shower was great! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shilo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, clean, tidy, easy check in and out, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and modern was just disappointed that the 3 rooms I booked couldn’t have been further apart from each other.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience. The 2 bedroom apartment was clean and comfortable. I would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, New Richmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great option in Dunedin. Walkable to the heart of downtown in 10 minutes and free parking onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nadia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable,easy to walk to the city centre and easy walk to eateries.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024