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Here is a quick list of Family Hotels in Dunedin, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Facilities | Price, $ | |
| Scenic Hotel Dunedin City |
8.4 / 10 (1289 Reviews) |
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From 127$ | |
| Distinction Dunedin Hotel |
9.2 / 10 (932 Reviews) |
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From 177$ | |
| Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction |
8.5 / 10 (680 Reviews) |
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From 101$ | |
| Dunedin Holiday Park |
7.4 / 10 (669 Reviews) |
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From 50$ | |
| Fable Dunedin |
8.5 / 10 (1535 Reviews) |
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From 75$ |
If you are seeking the perfect destination to forge cherished moments with your loved ones, look no further than the enchanting town of Dunedin, New Zealand. Renowned for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and a plethora of activities designed for families, Dunedin surely offers an unforgettable experience for all who visit. Our carefully curated selection of family-friendly hotels ensures that your stay will not only be comfortable but also filled with opportunities for exploration and bonding. Here, every member of the family, from the adventurous little ones to the discerning adults, will find their heart's delight.
At these handpicked accommodations, the essence of family is nurtured, allowing parents to relax while children revel in dedicated play spaces, engaging activities, and inviting atmospheres. The warm hospitality of Dunedin’s hotel staff reflects the town's welcoming spirit, guiding families to make the most of their time together. Imagine waking up to the soft sounds of nature, each morning bursting with possibilities: scenic walks, thrilling visits to wildlife reserves, or simply indulging in leisure time at the hotel’s amenities.
The charm of Dunedin transcends its picturesque scenery; it is a tapestry woven with experiences that create lifelong memories. Picture your family exploring the captivating Dunedin Botanic Garden, the delight on your children's faces as they encounter native wildlife at the Otago Peninsula, or the laughter shared during a shared game night at your hotel. These are the moments that weave the fabric of familial bonds, and every hotel in our selection is equipped to facilitate just that.
As you embark on this journey together, our chosen family-friendly hotels act not just as a resting place but as a catalyst for connection and discovery. They are equally attuned to ticking off moments of joy and adventure, ensuring that your family’s escapade in Dunedin is both comforting and exhilarating. In a world where the pace of life can often pull families apart, taking the time to reunite in a serene yet vibrant setting becomes an invaluable experience, fostering a lifetime of shared stories and warm sentiments.
Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Dunedin
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Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
From 127$
Set 10 minutes' drive from Ocean Beach, this 4-star Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is located near First Church of Otago. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in public areas, as well as a safe deposit box and 24-hour security on site.
The property features contemporary rooms that come with a personal safe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control as well as modern bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Guests can take advantage of views of the harbour.
The venue is in the very heart of Dunedin, and located amid a restaurant and a bar. NZSG Dunedin Research is 6 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
This stylish hotel is placed close to parks. The public park "Queens Garden" can be found in the area.
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Cumberland Motel
From 172$
Set just 1.7 km from The Dunedin Museum of Natural Mystery, the 3-star Cumberland Motel Dunedin features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as parking on site. The accommodation is located in the heart of Dunedin, within easy reach of Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Cumberland Motel offers 9 guestrooms with a balcony, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom features a separate toilet and a shower.
The hotel is very close to the shopping district of Dunedin and just a stroll from Grace Bible Church. Dunedin Gasworks Museum is 10 minutes' drive from the motel, while Dunedin airport is 35 km from it.
You can get to Leap Dunedin Sports Complex in a few minutes by car.
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Distinction Dunedin Hotel
From 177$
Offering fitness classes, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities, Distinction Dunedin Hotel is conveniently located about 16 minutes' walk of Olveston Historic Home. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi in public areas and access to conference equipment and a work desk.
The hotel has 149 elegant rooms with a mini-fridge-bar, an individual safe, and coffee/tea making facilities. Elegant guestrooms also feature modern interiors with carpet floorings.
The venue is situated 1 km from Dunedin city centre and 30 km from Dunedin airport. Guests can visit the nearby Mill Park Industrial Estate as well as St Clair Beach which is 3.5 km away from the accommodation.
Distinction Dunedin Hotel is a short ride from Baldwin Street.
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Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction
From 101$
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - Distinction offers perfect accommodation in the centre of Dunedin, and features a patio, a picnic area, and a golf course. Dunedin Botanic Garden is set 900 metres away.
Offering a personal safe, a sitting area, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the spacious rooms are equipped with an electric kettle, a fridge, and glassware. Spacious guestrooms also feature contemporary interiors with carpeted floorings.
The venue is placed in North Dunedin district, a 5-minute ride from Signal Hill. Dunedin city centre is 30 minutes’ walk from this hotel.
The property is conveniently placed within walking distance of a landscaped garden and landscaped grounds. You can get to Baldwin Street in a few minutes by car.
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The Brothers Boutique Hotel
From 128$
The Brothers Boutique Hotel Dunedin is a 4-star venue positioned around 10 minutes by car from Baldwin Street. Featuring 15 rooms with views of the sea, this accommodation is set within a short ride from Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Rooms are equipped with a balcony, coffee/tea making equipment, and high-speed internet as well as a walk-in shower and a separate toilet in the bathroom.
The property is located 10 minutes’ walk from Dunedin city centre. 2.2 km away you can visit Carisbrook Cricket Club.
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Dunedin Holiday Park
From 50$
Located a mere 250 metres from Boat Pond, the 4-star Dunedin Holiday Park Hotel offers a casino, a play area, and a garden. You'll be 4.9 km from Otago Museum and 1.3 km from St Kilda Beach.
The venue features accommodation in Saint Kilda district. It is 4 km to the centre of Dunedin.
Dunedin Holiday Park Hotel is a short ride from New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame.
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Fable Dunedin
From 75$
Fable Dunedin Hotel is a few steps from Portobello Marine Laboratory and features a prime location. Highlights at this venue include an à la carte restaurant, a lounge bar and Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Overlooking the city, rooms include tea and coffee making equipment, high-speed internet, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. They are decorated with elegant furniture.
Leap Dunedin Sports Complex is 5 minutes' drive away, while Otago Polytechnic is 25 minutes' walk from the hotel. The property is set a 5-minute stroll from Dunedin centre.
The venue is located in the heart of Dunedin, not far from the eight-sided Octagon Plaza.
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Highland House Boutique Hotel
From 130$
Set within 3.5 km from Leap Dunedin Sports Complex, the 4-star Highland House Boutique Hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as complimentary private parking on site. The accommodation is located in the heart of Dunedin, in close vicinity of Music Room.
The rooms feature a work desk, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and have a private bathroom fitted with a separate shower, a separate toilet, and a bath. Feather down pillows, plump-down pillows, and down-feather pillows are featured in the bedrooms.
Situated in North Dunedin district, this property is 30 minutes walk from the centre of Dunedin. A popular place in Dunedin is the prominent First Church of Otago which is a 5-minute drive away.
Highland House Boutique Hotel is a short ride from Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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Alcala Motor Lodge
From 84$
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Alcala Motor Lodge Dunedin offers accommodation within 2.4 km from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The property is situated 2 km from Dunedin city centre and 35 km from Dunedin airport.
For more comfort a separate toilet and a shower are provided.
The venue is set in North Dunedin district, within easy reach of Woodhaugh Gardens. Signal Hill is 2.7 km from the motel in Dunedin.
Guests will find a market and a grocery store near the hotel. The property is also a few minutes' walk from Music Room.
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Aria On Bank Motel
From 105$
The 4-star Aria On Bank Motel offers superior accommodation with 18 rooms to stay in Dunedin. Toitu Otago Settlers Museum is a 10-minute drive, and Baldwin Street is a 5-minute drive away.
Rooms feature coffee and tea making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Guests can take advantage of views of the patio.
This property is set within easy reach of Dunedin Botanic Garden and right in the centre of Dunedin.
You can get to Forsyth Barr Multi-Purpose Stadium in a few minutes by car.
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Beach Lodge Motels
From 100$
Offering a sundeck, a patio, and a picnic area, Beach Lodge Motels Dunedin is set in Saint Kilda district, 10 minutes' drive from The Octagon. The property is situated 4 km from Dunedin city centre and 30 km from Dunedin airport.
Rooms at this motel overlook the garden and include a sofa, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an air conditioner as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. Also, the venue features carpet flooring.
Hydroslide is less than 3.8 km away.
You can get to Dunedin Chinese Garden in a few minutes by car.
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Quest Dunedin Serviced Apartments
From 138$
Offering a lift and storage for belongings, Quest Dunedin Serviced Apartments is set nearly a 5-minute drive from Speight's Brewery. Situated right in the centre of Dunedin, the property gives quick access to the eight-sided Octagon Plaza.
The rooms are equipped with a work desk, coffee and tea makers, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Guests can enjoy views of the courtyard.
Located off Golden Centre Mall, the aparthotel is about 10 minutes’ walk from Dunedin city centre. Guests will also get accommodation within walking distance of Whakamana: the Cannabis Museum of Aotearoa.
You can get to University of Otago in a few minutes by car.
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Sahara Motels
From 95$
Situated 1.1 km from the eight-sided Octagon Plaza in Dunedin, Sahara Motels features 24-hour security and a storage for belongings throughout the property. It is located in North Dunedin district, just a few minutes' walk from Southlife Church.
Rooms are equipped with a sofa set, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a separate toilet and a shower in the bathroom. They are also decorated with an elegant furniture.
Mill Park Industrial Estate is less than 2.2 km away. It is 2 km from downtown Dunedin.
Sahara Motels is a short ride from Hydroslide.
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Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
From 93$
The 4-star Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge Dunedin is set 16 minutes on foot from Discovery World Tropical Forest. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi throughout the venue and access to a xerox and a work desk.
For a comfortable stay in Dunedin, the hotel offers 25 rooms fitted with a writing table and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They also include bathrooms with a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower.
Located off Southlife Church, the motel is about 25 minutes’ walk from Dunedin city centre. The accommodation is conveniently situated a few minutes' drive from Otago Polytechnic Institute.
Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge is a short ride from Olveston Historic Home.
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Woodlands Motels And Apartments
From 80$
Woodlands Motels And Apartments Dunedin, located about 1.5 km from the Tāngata Whenua Māori gallery "Otago Museum", features a spacious garden and barbecue. The property is situated 3 km from Dunedin city centre and 35 km from Dunedin airport.
The property provides 17 guestrooms appointed with a sofa set and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a pleasant stay in Dunedin. Certain units feature views of the garden. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.
This motel offers accommodation in North Dunedin district with nearby access to Southlife Church. Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin is 5 minutes by car from the venue.
One of the most important attractions in Dunedin is Woodhaugh Gardens and it is located near the hotel.
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97 Motel Moray
From 106$
Set within a 25-minute walk of Otago Business Park, this 4-star 97 Motel Moray Dunedin is located near Speight's Brewery. It features Wi-Fi in public areas.
The property has 40 guestrooms appointed with a work desk, coffee and tea making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and provides ideal lodging in Dunedin. Bathrooms come with a separate shower, a separate toilet, and a bath.
The venue is placed in the very heart of Dunedin, a stroll away from Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. Forsyth Barr Multi-Purpose Stadium is 2.2 km from the hotel, while Hub A bus station is 600 metres away.
97 Motel Moray is a short ride from Baldwin Street.
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Height Of Dunedin Serviced Farm Stay
From 159$
Height Of Dunedin Serviced Farm Stay is set 6 km from the Tāngata Whenua Māori gallery "Otago Museum", and boasts a patio and a picnic area. Wi-Fi is featured in the rooms and 24-hour security service and a luggage room are available on site.
The rooms here are equipped with a sofa, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower for more comfort.
The Octagon is less than 7 km away.
You can get to Dunedin Public Art Gallery in a few minutes by car.
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Lioness Estate - Dunedin
From 77$
Lioness Estate - Dunedin Bed & Breakfast lies 3.1 km from Dunedin Railways, offering 10 rooms and featuring a sauna, a sun deck, and a picnic area. The city centre is about 25 minutes away on foot.
Rooms at this bed & breakfast overlook the mountain and include a sitting area and climate control as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
Unity Park Lookout is less than 2.1 km away.
You can get to Toitu Otago Settlers Museum in a few minutes by car.
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Grandview Bed & Breakfast
From 91$
Featuring a sauna and various recreational opportunities, Grandview Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Dunedin is nestled around a 5-minute drive from Dunedin Town Hall. Carisbrook Cricket Club is less than 2.1 km away.
Guest rooms are equipped with a balcony, a sitting area, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' comfort. Extras include a separate toilet and a shower in the bathroom.
The bed & breakfast is centrally located in vicinity of Unity Park Lookout. Dunedin city centre is 10 minutes’ walk from this venue.
Grandview Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast is a short ride from Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
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Tiny House In The Sky Hotel
From 138$
Tiny House In The Sky Hotel, situated in Roslyn district, 1.8 km from Dunedin Law Courts, boasts a sun terrace and a golf course. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.
Overlooking the sea, rooms include an adjoining terrace, a balcony, and coffee/tea making machines, and also have features like a separate toilet, a bath, and a shower. Down-feather pillows, plump-down pillows, and feather pillows are featured in bedrooms.
The venue is set within 20 minutes' walk of the centre of Dunedin, not far from Roslyn Baptist Church. University of Otago is 2.5 km from the guest house, while Dunedin airport is 30 km from it.
Tiny House In The Sky Hotel is a short ride from Robert Burns Statue.