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Situated in Dunedin and only 500 metres from Saint Clair Beach, Esplanade Apartments features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is less than 1 km from Saint Kilda Beach. Otago Museum is 7.5 km away and Forsyth Barr Stadium is 7.7 km from the apartment.

The apartment itself and the location exceeded anything I was expecting.

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9
Wonderful
289 reviews
Price from
€ 135
per night

Sahara Deluxe Studios offers accommodation in Dunedin near Dunedin School of Dentistry and Olveston. The property is close to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Octagon and Dunedin Railway Station. Otago Business Park is 700 metres away and University of Otago is 500 metres from the motel.

Location, cleanliness of the room, amenities (especially air conditioning), off-street parking.

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9.1
Wonderful
152 reviews
Price from
€ 94
per night

Situated 2.6 km from Saint Kilda Beach, 4.1 km from Taieri Gorge Railway and 4.1 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, I'm a traveller offers accommodation located in Dunedin. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.5 km from Saint Clair Beach.

A private place at good location. Arthur the owner was very helpful, respectful and always responded swiftly. I enjoyed my three nights stay.

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9.2
Wonderful
211 reviews
Price from
€ 56
per night

Set 500 metres from Taieri Gorge Railway and 400 metres from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum in the centre of Dunedin, Bell Hill Apartments offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a patio. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

Good location. Beautiful room and view. The design of the house is amazing.

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9.8
Exceptional
231 reviews
Price from
€ 257
per night

Sahara Guest House, a property with a shared lounge, is located in Dunedin, 1.7 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, 1.4 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, as well as 1.7 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Otago Museum, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The guest house features family rooms.

The owner is very nice and helpful, the location is perfect and all the amenities are available and very convenient. Would come back again!

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9
Wonderful
793 reviews
Price from
€ 67
per night

Set in Dunedin, 1 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, Ebb-Dunedin offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.1 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

Interior-design was amazing! We loved the artwork.

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9.3
Wonderful
946 reviews
Price from
€ 130
per night

Tui2 Macandrew Bay features sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Dunedin, 11 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 12 km from Taieri Gorge Railway. Guests can use the sauna and the hot tub, or enjoy mountain views.

Excellent location. Beautiful apartment with a lovely decoration. Love it.

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9
Wonderful
270 reviews
Price from
€ 65
per night

Located 1.9 km from the Octagon and within a 5-minute walk from restaurants and cafes, Roslyn Sanctuary Hereford St Dunedin is 2 seperate units on the same site 6A & 6B both have there own Carparks. It sets in Dunedin, 1.8 km from Otago Museum, 4.2 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium, and 2.6 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

Everything about this accommodation was superb. There was nothing that wasn't better than expected. The host, John, even came and introduced himself to make sure that we had enjoyed our stay. Couldn't have been happier.

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9.4
Wonderful
595 reviews
Price from
€ 102
per night

Located in Dunedin, 12 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 12 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, New luxury waterfront accommodation offers air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 13 km from Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Clean wee house . The bed was nice the was great shower and the bathroom. I loved the couch . Great view .

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9.8
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
€ 136
per night

A recently renovated property, Modern Home Near Town is set in Dunedin near Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, The Octagon and Dunedin Railway Station. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Taieri Gorge Railway, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.1 km from Otago Museum.

Well equipped, as new décor and facilities, great peaceful location.

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9.4
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
€ 140
per night

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  • Sahara Guest House
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 791 reviews

    Sahara Guest House enjoys a location in Dunedin, a 19-minute walk from The Octagon and 1.1 miles from Dunedin Railway Station.

    Comfortable bed, warm room, good pillows. Fine breakfast

  • Relax in Kenmure
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 89 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Relax in Kenmure features accommodations in Dunedin.

    Very comfortable, everything we needed for our stay.

  • Vauxhall Private Suite
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews

    Vauxhall Private Suite offers accommodations in Dunedin, 3 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway and 3.6 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium.

  • On Top Backpackers
    Breakfast options
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,300 reviews

    On Top Backpackers is located in the heart of Dunedin City, just a minutes' walk from The Octagon . Guests can choose from a variety of room types to suit any type of traveler .

    Is there a breakfast? Lol. The location is 10/10.

  • Roslyn Sanctuary Hereford St Dunedin
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 595 reviews

    Located 1.2 mi from the Octagon and within a 5-minute walk from restaurants and cafes, Roslyn Sanctuary Hereford St Dunedin is 2 seperate units on the same site 6A & 6B both have there own Parking...

    Had everything we needed and everything was modern

  • Opoho Heritage Guest Suite
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 22 reviews

    Opoho Heritage Guest Suite is a recently renovated apartment in Dunedin, near Knox College. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge.

    The accomodation was modern, very clean and comfortable.

  • George Little
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    George Little is a recently renovated apartment in Dunedin, near Otago Museum. Housed in a building dating from 2023, this apartment features free Wifi and free private parking.

  • Lavender Box
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Lavender Box is a recently renovated vacation home in Dunedin, near Otago Museum. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

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  • Hanover Apartment No 1
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Hanover Apartment No 1 offers accommodations in Dunedin, 1.1 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium and a 8-minute walk from The Octagon.

  • New York Loft
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    New York Loft is a recently renovated apartment in Dunedin, near Taieri Gorge Railway. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Apartment on Manor
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Apartment on Manor is located in Dunedin, just 1.8 miles from Otago Museum and 1.9 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium.

  • City Views on Rattray
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 29 reviews

    City Views on Rattray offers accommodations in Dunedin, 1.5 miles from Otago Museum and 1.7 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium.

    House is good and spacious, all facilities are good

  • Bell Hill Apartments
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 231 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 0.8 miles from Otago Museum, Bell Hill Apartments features accommodations in Dunedin, with a terrace.

    Location, comfort, superb quality, excellent welcome pack.

  • Modern Home Near Town
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Modern Home Near Town is a recently renovated apartment in Dunedin, near Taieri Gorge Railway.

  • New luxury waterfront accommodation
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    New luxury waterfront accommodation is located in Dunedin, just 7.1 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 7.2 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway.

  • The Views
    Central location
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 29 reviews

    The Views is located in Dunedin, just 8.6 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium and 8.9 miles from Otago Museum.

    Clean and tidy. A car park infront of the room, very convenient.

  • Stay in School by the Sea
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 reviews

    Providing a garden, Stay in School by the Sea offers accommodations in Dunedin. This apartment features air-conditioned accommodations with a patio.

    Great location near to the ocean . Very friendly host

  • St David's on James Luxury apartments
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated St David's on James Luxury apartments provides accommodations with a garden and free Wifi.

    It’s like a home we went back to. We had everything we needed.

  • The Burlington Luxury Octagon Apartment
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 34 reviews

    The Burlington Luxury Octagon Apartment features accommodations within 200 yards of the center of Dunedin, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a stovetop.

    Nice spacious apartment with plenty of sun and outside seating.

  • The Ground Floor Guest Suite
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    A recently renovated vacation home, The Ground Floor Guest Suite offers accommodations in Dunedin. This vacation home provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.

    Very nice, lots of little extras added in which you often don't get

  • Piringa
    Central location
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 68 reviews

    Providing a garden, Piringa provides accommodations in Dunedin. The air-conditioned accommodation is 7 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and...

    the coziness and warmth of the room, very nice host

  • The Princes Apartment
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated The Princes Apartment features accommodations with a garden and free Wifi.

  • Luxury Harbour view
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Luxury Harbour view offers accommodations in Dunedin, 3.3 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 3.4 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway. This property offers a private pool and free private parking.

    Everything, excellent communication, beautiful villa, great location and view ... no faults

  • Luxurious Home Close to Beach
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 38 reviews

    Luxurious Home Close to Beach is a recently renovated vacation home in Dunedin where guests can make the most of the garden and terrace.

    close to beach, very nice home, no trouble parking

  • Otago Peninsula Paradise
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 47 reviews

    Otago Peninsula Paradise offers accommodations in Dunedin, 7.2 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 7.2 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway.

    Lovely cozy room, well appointed with a great view

  • Premium Living on Stuart St
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 22 reviews

    Premium Living on Stuart St in Dunedin provides accommodations with free Wifi, a 8-minute walk from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, 0.8 miles from Otago Museum, and 1.4 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium.

    The house was beautifully decorated very clean and so close to town

  • Star Struck on Stuart
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 25 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Star Struck on Stuart offers accommodations with a terrace and free Wifi. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

    Comfortable apartment accomodation in lovely heritage building in a great spot

  • 253 on HIGHGATE
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 15 reviews

    Offering a garden and barbecue facilities, 253 on HIGHGATE in Dunedin is close to The Octagon and St. Paul's Cathedral. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.5 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway.

    The townhouse was so neat and tidy , modern but also cozy. John was great at communicating what to do and where to find anything we needed

  • Modern Charm
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 45 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Modern Charm features accommodations in Dunedin. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Beds were very comfortable, kitchen was well equipped.

  • Ebb-Dunedin
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 947 reviews

    Located in Dunedin, a 12-minute walk from Taieri Gorge Railway, Ebb-Dunedin provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Interior-design was amazing! We loved the artwork.

  • Brighton Beach
    Central location
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 80 reviews

    Brighton Beach is located in Dunedin, just 12 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway and 12 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

    The hosts were honest and helpful. Very quiet place

  • Inner City Executive Living on Stuart Street
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 30 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 0.8 miles from Otago Museum, Inner City Executive Living on Stuart Street features accommodations in Dunedin with a terrace.

    Fantastic house and location. Perfect for what we needed.

  • Character on Stuart St
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 24 reviews

    Character on Stuart St offers accommodations in Dunedin, 1.4 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium and a 7-minute walk from Dunedin Railway Station.

    fantastic location /clean/ great for a group.

  • Luxury Apartment on Stuart
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 34 reviews

    Luxury Apartment on Stuart in Dunedin offers accommodations with free Wifi, a 8-minute walk from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, 0.8 miles from Otago Museum, and 1.4 miles from Forsyth Barr Stadium.

    The ease of access, location and presentation of the apartment

  • Cosy Caversham Retreat
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 4 reviews

    Cosy Caversham Retreat offers accommodations in Dunedin, 2.4 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway and 2.4 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

  • Self contained and private room
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 68 reviews

    Self contained and private room offers accommodations in Dunedin, 4.1 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway and 4.1 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

    Nice place with friendly hosts and good facilities.

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  • Esplanade Apartments
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 289 reviews

    Esplanade Apartments offers accommodations in Dunedin, 3.8 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway and 3.8 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

    You got the best view of ocean in morning and night!

  • I'm a traveller
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 211 reviews

    I'm a traveller offers accommodations in Dunedin, a 18-minute walk from Saint Clair Beach and 1.6 miles from Saint Kilda Beach.

    Everything Arthur was absolutely incredible as a host.

  • Tui2 Macandrew Bay
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 270 reviews

    Offering garden views, Tui2 Macandrew Bay in Dunedin offers accommodations, a garden, and a terrace.

    Comfy bed, really clean and tidy, and great value for money.

  • Guest Suite St Clair Beach
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 10 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Saint Clair Beach and 0.6 miles from Saint Kilda Beach, Guest Suite St Clair Beach features accommodations in Dunedin, with a garden and a terrace.

    Had all we needed for a one night stay. Comfortable bed, large bathroom

  • Stunning Family Home in Andersons Bay
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    Stunning Family Home in Andersons Bay is located in Dunedin, just 2.6 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and 2.6 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway.

    Very nice house. Excellent kitchen. Excellent master bedroom.

  • Tiny House in the Sky
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 71 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Taieri Gorge Railway and 1.1 miles from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Tiny House in the Sky features accommodations in Dunedin with a garden.

    beautiful and my daughter loved the attic type room

  • Leith Valley Holiday Park and Motels
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,593 reviews

    Featuring a sauna, BBQ facilities and a games room with a table tennis table, Leith Valley Holiday Park and Motels is just 3 minutes’ drive from the Dunedin Botanic Gardens.

    Check in was flexible and the price was reasonable.

  • Garden Motel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 110 reviews

    The Garden Motel is located in Dunedin, just 0.6 mile from the famous George Street shopping district. The property offers free Wi-Fi, barbecue facilities and free parking.

    Safe and amazing spot too stay will definitely return

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Cheap hotels that guests love in Dunedin

  • Avg. price/night: € 98.71
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 859 reviews
    Room was spotless. Location was ideal and friendly staff, even had a cat to pat!
    T
    Trish
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 73.32
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 80 reviews
    Ideal location, and lovely set up! Such a lovely couple that own it. Very clean and cute place to stay.
    Holly
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 117.39
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,724 reviews
    We rent a 2 bedroom apartment at this delightful hotel every year as we visit our daughter at Otago Uni. We travel from Auckland. Location is fantastic, close to Octagon, it's private and charming. Boutique feel, easy to deal with. Spotless, comfortable and quiet.
    Jane
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 208 reviews
    ideal location. very clean and comfortable with great facilities. very help owners. laundry was useful.
    Tim
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 70.50
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,451 reviews
    It was cheap - but still great location, very clean, very comfortable beds and nice staff.
    HELENA
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 106.60
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,509 reviews
    Staff were lovely and room was very clean. Ideal location as is only a short walk to the shopping centre.
    Rachel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 101.53
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 985 reviews
    very welcoming and friendly host. spotlessly clean and very well equipped room in an ideal location
    Kirsten
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 105.47
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 965 reviews
    Had a very pleasant stay at Alexis Lodge. Super friendly and helpful owner. The room was spotless and very comfortable. The spa bath was just perfect to relax! The location is more than ideal, right in town. And there's a free carpark as well. I really enjoyed my stay there and felt super relaxed and welcomed. Can only recommend!
    Morgane
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: € 139.03
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,619 reviews
    Beautiful decor, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast and accomodating staff. They had an affordable deal on offer which included a continental breakfast...I like that it met locals budgets not just catering for corporates in these Covid times. Well done!
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 98.71
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 859 reviews
    Ideal location for visiting my daughter at Otago University. Clean, comfortable and affordable.
    Bevan
    Family with young children

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