Dunedin Palms Motel

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Two Bedroom Apartment | View from room
Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, heated floors, towels
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Property amenity
Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $104
$90 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20

Explore the area

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185 high st, Dunedin, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, Grand Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom (3 Adults)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Double Spa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive One Bedroom with Spa Pool and Courtyard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 395 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Spa

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

One Bedroom Double Spa

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dunedin

A stay at Dunedin Palms Motel places you in the heart of Dunedin, within a 5-minute walk of Grand Casino and Speight's Brewery. .This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Dunedin Chinese Garden and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from The Octagon.

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Regent Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 12 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocho cafe and chocolate shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Standard Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Duke Of Wellington - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vanguard Specialty Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4.5-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 27 guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 12 for adults and NZD 12 to 12 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Fan
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests requesting to split the king bed will be charged an additional fee of NZD 10 per stay.

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 12 to 12 for adults, and NZD 12 to 12 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This motel will place an authorization equal to one night's accommodation and two weeks prior to your stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Dunedin Palms
Dunedin Palms Motel
Palms Dunedin
Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Motel Motel
Dunedin Palms Motel Dunedin
Dunedin Palms Motel Motel Dunedin

Dunedin Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 953 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 953 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 953 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 953 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 953 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good - spacious and motel was very centrally located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mike

Shower excellent but very few facilities as far as cooking went.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy Good for all amenities Pleasant staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff upon checkin. Great room that’s very clean and modern. Close to restaurants and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a fabulous motel Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff ,close to cbd and beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good base in Dunedin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HOWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay and available in a last minute request.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Loved the hot tub, nice complimentary pint of milk, very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here, the accommodation was very clean, neat and tidy and walking distance to everything I needed, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms nice and clean with good facilities and free parking. Motel was well located to the centre of the town too
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate, a beautiful spacious apartment and an easy walk into town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely spotless, On the rainy day,umbrellas were provided Staff really nice, helpful (one recommended Taco Tuesday, $7 each) Amigos.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, parking. You need to be aware there can be a lot of stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean, modern, airy, bright and close to amenities. It was easy checking in & out. Their staff are very friendly and approachable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.Thank you Palms Hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service! Nice to stay😍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean. Motel in good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean Tidy. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

Pleasant stay - clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and everything you need for a stop over
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quite room. Large room. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025