Dunedin: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Dunedin side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget The Victoria Hotel Dunedin	Best Value Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction	Luxury Fable Dunedin
Guest score	8.2/10	8.4/10	8.5/10
Reviews	2,798	717	1,481
Stars	★★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Dunedin City Center	North Dunedin	The Real Heart of Dunedin
Reference price per night	€149	€177	€189
Guests like	Location: Central and walkable to the hospital, shops, restaurants, and the Octagon. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide helpful and accommodating service.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team provide efficient service. Location: Quiet setting near the Botanic Gardens, hospital, and university.	Location: Central setting within walking distance of the Octagon, shops, and restaurants. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide helpful and attentive service.
Guests mention	Beds: Generally comfortable, though some mattresses are too soft or worn.	Soundproofing: Thin walls allow noise from neighboring conversations, alarms, and traffic to enter.	Room Size: Some suites are spacious, but standard units feel cramped with limited luggage storage.
Good for	family, gym, ac	family, parking, breakfast	ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose The Victoria Hotel Dunedin if price matters most, Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction for the best balance of score and price, and Fable Dunedin if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.