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Dunedin Palms Motel

4.5 star property
4.5-star motel near University of Otago

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Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Executive Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Private spa tub
Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • The Octagon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Studio

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Double Spa | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Double Spa

  • 398 sq ft
  • 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

  • 395 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Spa | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Spa

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 376 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom (3 Adults) | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Heart of Dunedin.At this Dunedin City Centre motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery. Dunedin Chinese Garden and Temple Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Octagon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Otago - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

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

4.5-star motel 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 weekday newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 10 for adults and NZD 10 to 10 for children

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 percent 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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay.

Property 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 percent

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

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.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating 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

How close is Dunedin Palms Motel to the airport?

Dunedin Palms Motel is 17.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunedin Palms Motel on May 27, 2025 start from $136.21, excluding 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.

Does Dunedin Palms Motel have an airport shuttle?

Dunedin Palms Motel offers an airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, on request, for a charge of NZD 18. per person, one-way.

How close is Dunedin Palms Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2.4 mi (9-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 3.5 mi (7-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dunedin Palms Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Dunedin Palms Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 10 and 10 for adults, NZD 10 and 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Dunedin Palms Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Grand Casino (2-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Dunedin Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dunedin Palms Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Dunedin Palms Motel have a pool?

Dunedin Palms Motel does not have a pool.

Does Dunedin Palms Motel have a spa?

This motel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Dunedin Palms Motel to downtown Dunedin?

Dunedin Palms Motel is 0.4 mi away from Dunedin.

Dunedin Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 890 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

Sock peng

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

8/10 Good

Althea

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

Dunedin stay

Good location, walkable, but very steep hill to go up. Going down was great. Not far from the Octagon and casino. Loved having a hot tub, as we did a lot of walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled 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

K

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No better than any other place but had to pay twice the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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