About this property
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 centre. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mcfelin
New Zealand
“Nice food .love the nice relaxed atmosphere. Ive stayed here several times and will continue to.” - Tracey
New Zealand
“Very friendly and accommodating staff. Lovely food and comfy bed. Close to many food options if wanting to eat out. Gardens are well kept.” - Tara
New Zealand
“Location easy to find. The breakfast was absolutely amazing” - Mandy
Fiji
“Warm comfortable room Yummy in room food service Friendly helpful staff” - Adalgisa
Australia
“Very comfortable loved that we were able to get our laundry done” - Lindsey
Australia
“Great room with outside patio. Very comfortable with nothing needed in the room.” - Kristy
New Zealand
“Comfortable beds, friendly staff and a good in room menu for the kids” - Victoria
New Zealand
“Wonderful location, staff were very friendly and accommodating.” - Tracey
New Zealand
“Pretty well established gardens surrounding the property. Many food options within walking distance. Friendly and accommodating staff .” - Sharryn
Australia
“McGavins Restaurant, buffet breakfast each morning, very good staff. Plenty of parking.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- McGavin's Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.