Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $110
$96 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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10 Smith Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite 1 Queen

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dunedin

With a stay at Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin, you'll be centrally located in Dunedin, steps from St. Paul's Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Speight's Brewery. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from First Church of Otago and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum.

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunedin Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • First Church of Otago - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Speight's Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 4 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 55 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Dunedin? This hotel has 1292 square feet (120 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; NZD 35 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (41 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 40.0 per day

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 12.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 3-device limit
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 441 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for the price including breakfast. Easy walk into the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryllin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the breakfast, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great breakfast! Hotel is a little dated but otherwise great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room decent breakfast convenient location nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with the most amazing bed. Breakfast included, and the staff were lovely and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location within walking distance to centre of town. Good view of city from room. Great continental breakfast included with many choices
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and great, the breakfast outstanding. Good location at the top of the octagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fine and very conveniently located for the purpose of our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Olga

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated rooms, but we did enjoy the fact that you could open a window or door to let some fresh air in. Location was okay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here frequently. It’s in a great location. Yes, it’s old & funky but it’s always clean & the staff are always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very dated but clean, bed was great to sleep in
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the staff even more helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rizki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located, within walking distance of Dunedin city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A solid hotel. Clean room, nice breakfast in the morning, excellent location, nice staff, reasonable price, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds very comfortable, clean rooms ,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous, rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable bed was so lovely,food was great 10/10 thank you we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MA

Great place, pretty basic but clean, great breakfast and a fair price. Second time staying, will be back for sure. Thanks to the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty average for the price. Whole place needs modernising, very dated and not well maintained. Breakfast was very average. House keeping was non existent. Cheeky to charge for parking. Very central with the city centre on the doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

The room was spotless and staff were lovely. Breakfast was also nice with plenty to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Judith M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comgortable, room temp fine. Breakfast fine. Location convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026