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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“The staff were exceptional, very helpful and went out of their way to please. The breakfast was very good and they brought food to the table for my visually impaired husband after his eye surgery.”
Peter
Australia
“Good size room with everything you need. Restaurant and breakfast on site was good and recommended. Staff are welcoming and helpful with any request you have.”
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Patricia
New Zealand
“Meal choice was excellent staff service was very good. Room was well serviced and ideal size and comfort. All soaps shampoos toilet papers were appropriately provided”
Cas
New Zealand
“Staff were exceptionally friendly and nice. Particularly want to mention the man on the desk overnight who was walking out the door but stopped and offered to help me and went out of his way to go and get me some fresh towels. Receptionist in...”
“Lovely dinner and buffet breakfast.
Warm inside even though it was very chilly outside.
Friendly helpful staff”
David
United States
“We were greeted by friendly staff and allowed to check in early! The restaurant served a wonderful dinner that was truly delicious.”
Deborah
United States
“Loved the property, but Otago Peninsula was the best, Northern Royal Albatross tour, sweet. Love the towns architecture and murals, gardens. Charlotte was fun to talk to, Baldwin St, Signal Hill suggestions. Great gal, fun staff, awesome...”
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Susan
United States
“Friendly and efficient staff. Good basic accommodation.”
Richard
United States
“gardens in the rear and botanical gardens across the road. good reastaurant at reasonable prices.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
McGavin's Restaurant
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
House rules
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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 of all ages 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
Debit 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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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