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 centre. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sylvie
    France France
    Very friendly and thoughtful staff. Spacious accommodation and good location even if it is a bit far from the center (20' walk). The breakfast is very varied and hearty. Good restaurant.
  • Nakita
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly, helpful staff! Great selection for breakfast. Have stayed here a few times now 👌 Good sized rooms, comfy beds. Rooms nice & clean.
  • Brian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A great selection, staff on duty were great We were NO trouble being late down for breakfast, after an opperation the day prior it was really good
  • Ian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Wonderful location though adjacent to SH1 so some rooms are noisy with all night freight traffic.
  • Raewyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very accessible, clean, comfortable, access to private outside area.
  • Bernard
    Australia Australia
    The gardens were beautiful in October, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Heather
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location is easy to find and away from the city centre. Plenty of parking and lovely garden outlook. The restaurant was great and breakfast perfect .
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Design and comfort of the facility. Quiet location. Great restaurant and menu. Staff friendly
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    This accommodation was a slice of heaven for us as we had driven from Invercargill. The room was good and clean. Having a restaurant in house was also wonderful as we didn’t need to go out for dinner. The location was across the road from the...
  • Charmaine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was a great stay for my daughter and I. Enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed it there and it is a great location and it has safe parking.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • McGavin's Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not 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 supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEftposBankcardCash

The fine print
Need-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

FAQs about Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction

  • Guests staying at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Happy hour
  • Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction has 1 restaurant:

    • McGavin's Restaurant
  • The prices at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is 1.3 miles from the centre of Dunedin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction include:

    • Family
    • Double