Is parking available at the property?

Free parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A full breakfast is served for a fee. On weekdays, breakfast is available from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The cost is approximately NZD 30.00 to 34.00 for adults and NZD 15 to 17 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are permitted and are exempt from fees and restrictions.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM and check-out time ends at 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific features such as accessible rooms and bathrooms are not detailed.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in North Dunedin, close to notable landmarks such as Dunedin Town Hall and The Octagon. The area features natural attractions like Dunedin Botanic Garden and St. Clair Beach, and is approximately a short drive from Forsyth Barr Stadium. Public transport options may be available nearby.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified, but extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not offer cribs or rollaway/extra beds. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction Hotel

What guests think

At Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction, guests consistently praise the warm, professional service, clean rooms, and the convenient setting next to the Botanic Gardens, with easy parking and attractive grounds suiting both short stops and longer stays.

Rooms are often spacious with very comfortable beds, but several mention dated decor, thin walls or stairway noise, and a lack of air conditioning that can make rooms feel warm; a few also experienced patchy Wi-Fi. Breakfast and the restaurant/bar are frequently enjoyed, though some guests found breakfast lukewarm or average on certain mornings. A solid, practical stay for travellers visiting Dunedin.

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Facilities

Attractive grounds and an on-site restaurant/bar complement generally ample parking. However, there is no lift, and parking can be tight on busy nights or during events.

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Naomi

12 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was no lift to floor 2, so with suitcases it was a mission to take up. We did have an offer from the front desk to help though.

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Kevin

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Parking was generally very good although on Saturday night there wasn't enough available. Other facilities were excellent.

10

Jeff

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is a good place to stay for business and leisure. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Good restaurant and bar.

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Ann

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was surprisingly quiet considering it was between the main roads north and south. Good facilities and lovely grounds. Staff were very friendly and helpful. My only complaint was the room smelt quite musty, which wasn't caused from lack of cleanliness, so not sure why.

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subin

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of parking space available

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Jillian

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great ground floor access and parking. Older style decor but very homley and comfortable. Restaurant adaptable to dietary requirements. Staff friendly. Good location.

8

Leonie

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great parking. Beautiful gardens

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Mark

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No lift so you’ll need to carry your bags upstairs if not on a ground floor.

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jane

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location, big rooms, easy parking but no lift!

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Lynette

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is our second stay. The first was a standard room and the second tile we upgraded. It was a mistake the room had a door shared with the next door and you could hear everything. We asked to be moved. Staff were lovely and very helpful, over all shifts. The breakfast both times we have stayed is wonderful. I love the garden area. We used the bar this time at it was a nice place to share a drink. Everything is so clean and tidy. The bed very comfortable.

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly describe rooms and public areas as clean, with some praising immaculate standards. A few guests reported issues such as an unmade bed, a grubby shower or a musty room smell.

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Reto

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Zimmer waren makellos und das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel liegt gleich neben dem botanischen Garten, was sehr schön und praktisch ist. Wir würden dieses Hotel jederzeit wieder wählen.

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Rajiv

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff, room service has some menu for 24 Hrs. This is quite important as restaurants close early in NZ.

10

Tyler

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the stay. Room was clean and modern. Property was perfectly located. Breakfast was the best part. Staff, especially in the restaurant, were exceptionally hospitable and kind.

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Helena

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean

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Matthews

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Always a comfortable hotel. Immaculately clean. Warm rooms with good heaters and water pressure. The staff are excellent and make me feel very much at home. One of the best hotels in Dunedin.

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Ann

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was surprisingly quiet considering it was between the main roads north and south. Good facilities and lovely grounds. Staff were very friendly and helpful. My only complaint was the room smelt quite musty, which wasn't caused from lack of cleanliness, so not sure why.

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Gordon

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was spot on. Clean, comfortable and the food was excellent. The staff are pleasant and helpful. Shout out to the new girls , excellent people skills.

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Christine

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay Staff were helpful and friendly Rooms were clean Beds were very comfortable No noise from roads Amazing buffet breakfast Highly recommend staying here We will be back

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Monty

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our bed was pulled straight. Bed was not made. Just tidy. Table was not wiped or cleaned. Shower floor needs a good scrub.

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Jasmine

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Like that it is close to botanical gardens, room could have been cleaner.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with excellent beds, some offering garden outlooks. Recurring drawbacks include dated decor, thin walls and stairway noise, hot rooms due to no air conditioning, and occasional Wi-Fi problems.

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Julia

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Has everything needed for a normal hotel room although a bit old and outdated.

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warwick

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Located next to the beautiful botanic gardens. The room was spacious, well appointed but too hot. I had to open the door and window so I could sleep

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Delwyn

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious room and a kitchen too

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Millie

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and parking. Comfortable beds. Unfortunately our wifi didn’t work throughout our stay. Would have been helpful to have at least a toaster or some cutlery/bowls for a quick breakfast.

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Evelyn

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very convenient location, short dive to places of interest. just beside the Botanic Gardens. Rooms are very big and comfortable.

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Rebecca

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was extremely good, didn't want to get up! Room decor / aesthetic lovely, nice balconette overlooking the garden, would definitely stay again.

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NZ

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good rooms, plenty of parking. Central location. Bit noisy with people up and down the stairs.

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Lynda

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was warm and comfortable bed. Quite noisy. Thin walls could hear people coughing next door, also right beside main road so lots of trucks. But great for free parking and nice clean rooms and hotel.

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Adam

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get to and park, nice location just outside of the main part of the city right next to the Botanical gardens. Would stay again. If it was hot, rooms have no air con and the rooms would get very warm. Ours was hot and only 18 degrees during the day hard to cook down

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Matt

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk team are the best. Credit and recognition well deserved. They couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. They made the stay to be honest. Rooms ok. Could do with air con as unusually hot weather the little fan did little to keep the room cool. Excellent quiet location. Will def stay here again.

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Service

Service is a standout: staff across reception and dining are consistently friendly, helpful and professional, with several examples of going the extra mile and smooth check-in/out.

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Reto

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Zimmer waren makellos und das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel liegt gleich neben dem botanischen Garten, was sehr schön und praktisch ist. Wir würden dieses Hotel jederzeit wieder wählen.

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Rajiv

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff, room service has some menu for 24 Hrs. This is quite important as restaurants close early in NZ.

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Tyler

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the stay. Room was clean and modern. Property was perfectly located. Breakfast was the best part. Staff, especially in the restaurant, were exceptionally hospitable and kind.

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Peter

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was excellent and the service people also were great including the assistance to my brother in laws accident regards Peter Foster

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Gordon

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was spot on. Clean, comfortable and the food was excellent. The staff are pleasant and helpful. Shout out to the new girls , excellent people skills.

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Christine

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay Staff were helpful and friendly Rooms were clean Beds were very comfortable No noise from roads Amazing buffet breakfast Highly recommend staying here We will be back

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Alexandra

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly but professional reception staff. Very helpful. Good variety of food at the restaurant. Went the extra mile to alter a dish due to an allergy without being asked to. Also when they realised it was my birthday they came out and sang me Happy Birthday and popped a candle in my cheese platter. Really thoughtful and unexpected. Bedroom was lovely and very clean. Very quiet. Good shower and toiletries. Easy parking. Definitely would recommend.

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Matt

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk team are the best. Credit and recognition well deserved. They couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. They made the stay to be honest. Rooms ok. Could do with air con as unusually hot weather the little fan did little to keep the room cool. Excellent quiet location. Will def stay here again.

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John

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were excellent

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Kathy

5 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful reception staff. Made check in / out very easy. Welcoming and warm

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Location

Next to the Botanic Gardens and near the university, the setting is convenient with easy access to town by car or bus, and many guests found it generally quiet despite nearby roads.

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Reto

8 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Zimmer waren makellos und das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel liegt gleich neben dem botanischen Garten, was sehr schön und praktisch ist. Wir würden dieses Hotel jederzeit wieder wählen.

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Donna

9 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A nice hotel with good size rooms. The staff were excellent and friendly. Good menu and food. Nice gardens. Convenient for the Botanic Gardens just across the road. Good car park. On the edge of town so not noisy.

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Joanna

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location and surroundings are nice, being next to the Botanic Gardens is lovely. The bed was comfy but the room and breakfast is basic. Both mornings breakfast was cold and not replenished and plates came back dirty. Parking was easy and convenient.

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Evelyn

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very convenient location, short dive to places of interest. just beside the Botanic Gardens. Rooms are very big and comfortable.

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Gavin

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great location with plenty of food options close by. In the heart of the university area as well

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Pam

9 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location

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jennifer

5 May 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Quiet great location

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J

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A spacious, friendly stay right next to the Dunedin Botanic Gardens.

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David

10 May 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Good location with easy access to the city and walking to botanical gardens, plenty of parking.

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Gordon

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very pleasant to stay in and handy to north and central with a vehicle.

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Dining

Breakfast and the restaurant/bar receive frequent praise for quality and variety, but recurring feedback mentions lukewarm or average breakfasts on some mornings.

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Tyler

2 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the stay. Room was clean and modern. Property was perfectly located. Breakfast was the best part. Staff, especially in the restaurant, were exceptionally hospitable and kind.

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David

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Duty Manager on Fri and Saturday was outstanding, highly rate the Restaurant also...

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Barry

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay & explore Dunedin. Breakfast was awesome.

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Gregory

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Breakfast and dinner food was average.

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Jeff

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is a good place to stay for business and leisure. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Good restaurant and bar.

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Gordon

13 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was spot on. Clean, comfortable and the food was excellent. The staff are pleasant and helpful. Shout out to the new girls , excellent people skills.

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Wendy

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed our breakfast and meal at night

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Christine

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay Staff were helpful and friendly Rooms were clean Beds were very comfortable No noise from roads Amazing buffet breakfast Highly recommend staying here We will be back

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Alexandra

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly but professional reception staff. Very helpful. Good variety of food at the restaurant. Went the extra mile to alter a dish due to an allergy without being asked to. Also when they realised it was my birthday they came out and sang me Happy Birthday and popped a candle in my cheese platter. Really thoughtful and unexpected. Bedroom was lovely and very clean. Very quiet. Good shower and toiletries. Easy parking. Definitely would recommend.

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Keith

8 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Breakfast was only Luke warm at 8.00 am in the morning. Not good enough, and had to ask to Microwave to heat up. No offer of replacement.

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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction

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Superior King Room

Superior Twin Queen

Studio

Standard King

Standard Family Room

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

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