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Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Dunedin City Centre

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Courtyard
Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Meeting facility
Serves breakfast and dinner

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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27 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, 9054
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Economy Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 143 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Dorm Bunk Bed - Mixed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 97 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Private Twin - Bunk

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room - Sleeps 4 | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room - Sleeps 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Backpacker Private Triple - Bunk

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre stay.With a stay at this Dunedin City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and First Church of Otago. Dunedin Chinese Garden and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Otago - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 3 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Best Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Dunedin City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dunedin hotel.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1884
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin offers 89 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; NZD 10 to 15 for adults and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 15 for adults, and NZD 10 to 15 for children
  • 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin to the airport?

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin is 17.8 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 Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

As of Mar 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin on Mar 9, 2026 start from 65.49, 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 Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin.

How close is Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin to the beach?

This hotel is 2.8 mi (9-min drive) from St. Clair Beach and 3.8 mi (7-min drive) from Tomahak Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 10 and 15 for adults, NZD 10 and 15 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grand Casino (5-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin have a pool?

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin does not have a pool.

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin to downtown Dunedin?

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin is 0.2 mi away from Dunedin.

Leviathan Heritage Hotel Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 532 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. I really appreciated the number of power points in the room: I could charge phone and hearing aids at the same time as boiling the kettle for a cuppa. Lovely hot water in the shower. I've stayed here before and certainly reccomm4end the Leviathan to anyone wanting value for money without the frills.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler
Nothing really stood out, the bed was comfortable, I slept, I left. The hot water on the shower was a bit finickety - which may indicate that it shares the same source as another bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes we were more than happy with our Leviathan visit.It is one of dunedin's earliest hotels and still has many of the original features but for those who appreciate yesterdays craftsmanship it has real appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was ok, nothing fancy and it did not have air conditioning as listed. The outlets are all on one wall away from the beds so you need a long extension cord of you have to plug anything in you need by the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean. Free parking was good. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very grateful they let us leave the car in their lot for a wee while after checkout. It is being refurbished but our room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two of the receptionists that we met talked to us while looking at their computers, no welcome smile, no have a nice day, no thank you for staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Natasha, Ashburton

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall it is a cool place to stay, but it would be a lot nicer if it was maintained. The windows were cracked and thin, mouldy. The bath tub jets do not work - nor the power in the bathroom. The carpet is so old and worn out that it’s lifted up leaving a trip hazard in the room. It was also quite dusty. A little TLC and it would be worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay for a reasonable price. Building had character
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Staff & service
Close to everything. Staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the history of the hotel. Its charm was stupendous
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nora

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed: the beautiful architecture of the building and convenience to central Dunedin Could be better: was quite cold, would’ve like more provisions to keep me warm during stay. Also, would have preferred if housekeeping replenished the soap etc. during room service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed there before as a truck driver i find this Hotel very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

karl

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
The hotel itself is pretty cool with the age of it but its noisy, our bed was way too soft..both of our meals were undercooked and the staff didnt really seem motivated to be there..the shower was awesome but to be honest we will not be staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic, convenient, central close to where needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valentino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hiromi

Near center of Dunedin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Christchurch

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Broken bed, ceilings flaking paint. Cheap though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok, it's a basic hotel but if you're looking for somewhere cheap in central Dunedin with parking, you’ll go a long way to beat the Leviathan.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I lived It
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located great price continental breakfast over Easter was great to have. Room great apart from raw bleach in toilet brush holder was overpowering in the room. Realised and got rid of it and then no complaints. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025