Must-see hotels in Dunedin & Otago

  • Pen-y-bryn Lodge

    Dunedin & Otago

    Well-travelled foodie owners have thoroughly revitalised this beautiful 1889 residence and continue to upgrade. There are two rooms in the main house but…

  • Poshtel

    Dunedin & Otago

    Anyone for polo? Crammed with sporty vintage collectables in themed rooms (like the Steeplechase room or the Antarctic Explorer Suite), this plush new…

  • Terminus Hotel

    Dunedin

    This late-Victorian building always had great bones, with its high ceilings and arched windows, but owners Steve and Antonia have worked makeover magic…

  • Oamaru Backpackers

    Dunedin & Otago

    A stone's throw from the Victorian quarter, this snug hostel has lovely, individually decorated rooms and a great dorm with privacy curtains and…

  • Hogwartz

    Dunedin

    The Catholic bishop’s residence from 1872 to 1999, this beautiful building is now a fascinating warren of comfortable and sunny rooms, many with harbour…

  • Kiwi's Nest

    Dunedin

    This wonderfully homey two-storey house has a range of tidy centrally heated rooms, some with en suite, fridge and kettle. Plus it's a flat walk to The…

  • Old Bones Lodge

    Dunedin & Otago

    Five kilometres south of Ōamaru on the coast road, this top-notch lodge has tidy rooms off a huge, sunny, central space. Great for groups. Listen to the…

  • Argoed

    Dunedin

    Roses and rhododendrons encircle this gracious two-storey wooden villa, built in the 1880s. Each of the three charmingly old-fashioned bedrooms has its…

  • Valley Views Glamping

    Dunedin & Otago

    Camp in luxury in this scattering of spacious geodesic domes on a working cattle farm 13km from Kurow. Each has a private deck and a huge window…

  • Bluestone on George

    Dunedin

    If you're expecting an imposing old bluestone building, think again: this four-storey block couldn't be more contemporary. The elegant studio units are…

  • Brothers Boutique Hotel

    Dunedin

    Rooms in this 1920s Christian Brothers residence have been refurbished beyond any monk’s dreams, while still retaining many unique features. The chapel…

  • Buscot Station

    Dunedin & Otago

    For a completely different and uniquely Kiwi experience, grab a room in the home-style farmhouse attached to a huge sheep and cattle station, or a bed in…

  • Fletcher Lodge

    Dunedin

    Originally home to one of NZ’s wealthiest industrialists, this gorgeous red-brick mansion is just minutes from the city, but the secluded gardens feel…

  • Riverside Haven Lodge & Holiday Park

    Dunedin & Otago

    Nestled in a loop of the Waianakarua River, 12km north of the Moeraki turn-off, this certified-organic riverside property offers both bucolic camping…

  • 858 George St

    Dunedin

    Recently refreshed with new furniture and a paint job, this top-quality motel complex has modern units ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms…

  • Billy Brown's

    Dunedin & Otago

    On a farm 5km along the road from Port Chalmers, this backpacker fave no longer offers dorm accommodation, but the whole rustic lodge is available to rent…

  • Leah & the Llama

    Dunedin

    Spacious home high up on the hill with comfortable rooms sharing a bathroom. There are sheep and horses in the paddocks all around, but it's still just a…

  • 315 Euro

    Dunedin

    This sleek complex is accessed by an unlikely looking alley off Dunedin's main retail strip. Choose from modern studios or larger one-bedroom apartments…

  • Moeraki Haven Motel

    Dunedin & Otago

    Commanding jaw-dropping views over the shoreline, these spic-and-span, self-contained units perched high above the ocean are a great choice for families…

  • Hotel St Clair

    Dunedin

    Soak up St Clair's surfy vibe from the balcony of your chic room in this contemporary medium-rise hotel. All but the cheapest rooms have ocean views, and…

  • Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park

    Dunedin & Otago

    Facilities are good at this holiday park, squeezed between the highway and a stream. Standard cabins are on the cosy side, but larger ensuite cabins and…

  • Waitaki Waters

    Dunedin & Otago

    Bathrooms and kitchens are sparkling and the hedges manicured at this simple campground, 3km off SH1, 20km north of Oamaru. Cabins are simple but well…

  • Roslyn Apartments

    Dunedin

    Unbeatable city and harbour views are the trump card at these modern apartments, just a short walk from Roslyn's eating strip. Each has full kitchen and…

  • Highfield Mews

    Dunedin & Otago

    The units at this motel are basically smart apartments, with kitchens, desks, stereos and tiled bathrooms, most with spa baths.

  • Arden Street House

    Dunedin

    With crazy artworks, friendly kitties, charming hosts and a lived-in feeling, this 1930s hilltop house makes a wonderfully eccentric base. Some of the…

  • Oamaru Top 10 Holiday Park

    Dunedin & Otago

    Grassy and well maintained, this Top 10 has trees out the back and is right next door to the lush public gardens. Standard cabins are basic, but the other…

  • Criterion Hotel

    Dunedin & Otago

    Period rooms at this lovingly restored 1877 hotel are smallish, but there's a guest lounge and kitchen, and the beds are comfy. Rates include a help…

  • Chalet Backpackers

    Dunedin

    At the top of the High St hill, this rambling old building offers sweeping views of the city from its sunny lounge and dining room; there’s also a pool…

  • Dunedin Top 10 Holiday Park

    Dunedin

    About 2.5km from the city centre, this spic-and-span park has great facilities and some fun extras like a trampoline, a petanque court, a spa and a heated…

  • Leith Valley Touring Park

    Dunedin

    This holiday park is surrounded by native bush studded with walks, glowworm caves and a creek. Self-contained motel units are spacious, while tourist…

  • Dunedin Palms Motel

    Dunedin

    Located a mercifully short stroll up from the city centre, the Palms has smartly renovated studios and one- and two-bedroom units arrayed around a central…

  • Thames Court Motel

    Dunedin & Otago

    A good option for families, this older motel has been fully renovated and the units are smart, comfortable and excellent value. Nice touches like fresh…

  • Moeraki Beach Motel

    Dunedin & Otago

    The four split-level units at this wood-lined motel are spacious and comfortable. Each has two bedrooms, a full kitchen and a balcony with views over the…

  • Moeraki Village Holiday Park

    Dunedin & Otago

    Occupying a small field above the road into town, this complex offers powered sites, basic cabins (bring your own linen) and fully equipped motel units.