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 center. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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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

  • Brown
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff was exceptional, going over and above for our comfort. Fantastic breakfast, the best! We were upgraded and the room was amazing, warm and very comfortable.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable room, was nice & warm when we arrived from the cold, great breakfast.
  • Evelyn
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, beds were very comfortable and breakfast was superb
  • Sarah
    United States of America United States of America
    It was beautiful, walked all through city and couldn’t find anything similar Grounds were gorgeous
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Hotel was easy to find, has parking included, was quiet and had nice beds.
  • A
    Anne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I don't know about breakfast but dinner - and we arrived just in time - was very nice
  • Matt
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, very friendly staff and very comfortable rooms
  • S
    Stirling
    United States of America United States of America
    Outdoor Garten, excuse me, Garden. Television was spanking new, loads of channels to my surprise, and the location was defined by Historic Buildings Churches and a Huge Botanical Garten, Unsere Kinder und die Mutti, (that is; my partner and child,...
  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    location next to botanical garden and convenient to downtown, free parking
  • Murray
    Australia Australia
    Great staff and beautiful surroundings, all one could want in a booking such as this.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • McGavin's Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage 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 center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEftposDebit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.

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

FAQs about Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction

  • Room options at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin
  • Check-in at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 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 has 1 restaurant:

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

  • Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Happy hour