Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Rated 9.1 in 717 reviews. 149 rooms.

★★★★

Transforming the former 1930’s Chief Post Office into Dunedin’s newest luxury hotel has been a massive undertaking by the owner of Distinction Hotels Geoff Thomson but Dunedin locals are delighted to see the once abandoned building transformed.

Distinction Dunedin Hotel has been elegantly refurbished to reflect the rich heritage of this 1930’s former post office. Conveniently located in Dunedin City Centre, this 4.5 star hotel features a restaurant, bar, and a fitness centre. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.

All rooms offer a flat-screen TV and laundry facilities. They feature a minibar, toaster, and tea and coffee making facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries.

Distinction Hotel Dunedin is 7 minutes’ walk from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 5 minutes’ drive from Forsyth Barr Stadium. Dunedin International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away.

The property features a 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Free luggage storage, and conference facilities are available.

Guests can enjoy a pre-dinner drink at Post Bar followed by a meal at Parcels Restaurant, also open for breakfast and lunch. A private dining option in 1 of the original vaults of Dunedin's former Chief Post Offer, tucked away in the hotel lobby is available.

Available Rooms

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Rooms

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  • Studio

    333 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Executive Suite

    505 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Bath Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • One-Bedroom Suite

    398 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Two Bedroom Family Suite

    570 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Two-Bedroom Suite

    699 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Standard Twin Room

    333 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Four-Bedroom Suite

    2152 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Superior King Room

    333 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Junior Suite

    398 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Superior Three Bedroom Suite

    1076 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service
  • Junior Four Bedroom Suite

    1345 ft² Tea/Coffee maker Minibar Air conditioning Soundproofing Room service

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Recommended Nearby

A guide to great places near Distinction Dunedin Hotel

  1. Vanguärd Specialty Coffee Co.

    Great speciality coffee offerings (dripper, aeropress, and spro) and well roasted. Wonderful stuff comes out of the kitchen as well!

    65 m from hotel
    329 Princes St, Otago 9016

  2. Zucchini Bros

    Great pasta and pizza. Fantastic staff and Emerson's in stock. Cheers the family will be back.

    79 m from hotel

  3. Nectar espresso

    Very cool space. As weird as this is, don't miss a trip to the restroom to see how they fitted out a really old building to fit the new shops.

    80 m from hotel
    286 princes St

  4. Vogel St Kitchen

    Excellent flat white, and lovely staff too. Try the Balsamic beef top potato pie. Delicious!!

    136 m from hotel

  5. Speight's Brewery

    The tour is slightly entertaining but best part, OPEN bar at the end until you are told it is over. Free access to the taps, knock back as much as you can then take the Cadbury's factory tour buzzed.

    253 m from hotel
    200 Rattray St

  6. Rialto Cinemas

    Beautiful cinema big comfy seats awesome sound much better experience than hoyts

    373 m from hotel
    11 Moray Pl.

  7. Plato

    They close late, even in Sunday's! Craft beer home made 😍 glüwein and great wine options. Several mains, all delicious! Huuuuge portions, I didn't finish my main

    377 m from hotel
    2 Birch Street

  8. Etruscos At The Savoy

    Delicious food and great bar. But if it's busy you may have to wait quite a while.

    416 m from hotel
    8A Moray place

  9. Nova Café

    Injectable donuts and espresso. Had the chocolate hazelnut filling. Really delicious and fresh.

    0.6 km from hotel
    29 The Octagon

  10. The Perc

    Best coffee in Dunedin

    0.6 km from hotel
    144 Stuart St

  11. Morning Magpie

    Amazing coffee! Wonderfully friendly staff and a cute atmosphere, plus quiet enough to actually have a conversation, and so many vegan options! Definitely go.

    0.6 km from hotel
    46 Stuart St

  12. Dunedin Botanic Garden

    Great for preschoolers. Playground. Ducks to feed. Space to run

    2.8 km from hotel
    Corner Opoho Rd & Great King St