Distinction Dunedin Hotel

This is quite a new hotel, and we found it very nice. All the finishings are very modern and luxurious. We had 2 single beds, and quite comfortable in it. The bathroom is especially nice and luxurious, staff is very helpful and friendly. Location is walking distance to everything in town.

Comfortable central place to stay.

A really happy stay - thanks!

Nice hotel, would love to stay there again

What a wonderful hotel to stay in! Close to the casino and the Octagon. Amazing bathroom the bath was huge and the bed was super comfy ❤️ Breakfast had everything covered and very tasty.

I recently stayed at this hotel and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The facilities were outstanding — from the luxurious rooms to the gym, and restaurant, everything was thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation. What truly set this hotel apart, though, was the exceptional customer service. Every staff member I interacted with was professional, warm, and genuinely attentive. They went above and beyond to ensure my stay was seamless and enjoyable. Whether it was front desk assistance or housekeeping, the level of care was consistent and impressive. Overall, this hotel exceeded expectations in every way. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly premium and memorable stay. I can’t wait to come back.

The hotel is excellent quality and probably one of the top 2 hotels in Dunedin. Very convenient car parking building right opposite the hotel and it's about a 10min walk to The Octagon for bars, restaurants and cafes. Shopping on George Street is another 3 min walk. The reception staff were polite and friendly and they very kindly gave us our room earlier than the check-in time. I was very impressed with our king room which is clean, tidy and spacious. It had a kitchenette, washing machine/dryer and plenty of storage for longer stays. The bathroom was modern and huge. Loved the large walk-in shower. Just a pity there wasn't any shelf in the shower to put my toiletries, only the very small soap dish on the slide rail. Missed opportunity here for a recessed wall shelf. Also would've been good to have one of those mirrors that self de-mist as the extractor fan didn't seem to do a good job of removing the shower steam quickly. The TV only had Sky movie options instead of being a Smart TV with viewing platform options like Netflix. This is limiting as you have to start watching the movies at the set start times rather than when you want to. Extremely soft and comfortable king bed. Loved it. A buffet breakfast was included in the very reasonably priced room. The breakfast options were the standard hot and cold options, but all very fresh and tasty. A lovely tastefully decorated restaurant/dining area. Highly recommended. I'd definitely stay there again.

Vey helpful staff .. great food beautiful rooms

The only thing for me is that the sheets were very rough. I got burns on my elbows from moving around. I have sensitive skin so rough sheets are not for me. But this could be a me problem. It other wise excellent

Fabulous property. Planned to stay for a week and they upgraded my room which was great. Excellent location with easy access to city dining options. Will stay here again and recommend it.

Recommend for families

Nice large room with laundry, microwave and kitchen sink

The bed was huge and wonderfully comfortable. Restaurant meals were excellent

Very friendly staffs. The best place to stay in Hawkes Bay

What a great place to stay. Certainly exceeded my expectations. My wife and I spent the weekend in Dunedin and the stay at The Distinction certainly enhanced the overall experience.

Everything was prefect for our stay. Clean, comfortable everything you need in your room. Definitely coming back

All greay, no negatives.

Great all round

Check in was friendly and with ease. Restaurant food and service was fantastic. Our rooms were dark, quiet and comfortable. Thank you

Bed extremely comfortable. Staff very helpful. Breakfast great. Dinner- average , limited veggie options.