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13 Oct - 14 Oct

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14 Oct - 15 Oct

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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Next weekend

23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Dunedin beach hotels

A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".

1. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin City Centre

AED 266

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a sink, and a glass-enclosed shower.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

2. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre

AED 425

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern bathroom with marble flooring, a large mirror, two sinks, and a glass-enclosed shower.

A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.

A bar area with stools, a counter, and a decorative plant.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

3. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

AED 350

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A coastal view with a rocky shoreline, a wooden walkway, and a distant town on the hills.

A balcony with a view of the ocean and a stop sign.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a parking area with cars.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

4. Hotel St Clair

St. Clair

Seaside serenity meets adventure with direct beach access, just a 7-minute stroll to St. Clair Beach's golden shores.

AED 432

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A formal garden with a central lawn leading to a building with a symmetrical facade and a stone wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

An ornate room with wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.

A wicker table with a bottle and glasses on a balcony overlooking a lake with islands.

5. Larnach Lodge

Larnachs Castle

AED 352

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a glass shower enclosure.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a glass coffee table.

A glass-top table with wicker chairs, a wall-mounted planter with flowers, and a brick floor.

A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.

6. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Dunedin City Centre

AED 293

AED 338 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a reception area, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a sign for free WiFi.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a small countertop.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.

7. Amross Motel

North Dunedin

AED 329

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern building with large glass windows, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped garden area.

A hotel room with a large window, a round table, and two chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign labeled "Reception," and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

8. Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

North Dunedin

AED 373

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Dunedin

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.

A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.

Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

AED 350

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin City Centre

AED 266

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a tray with a martini glass. Tables are set with white napkins and glasses.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre

AED 425

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A formal garden with a central lawn leading to a building with a symmetrical facade and a stone wall.

A long banquet table set for a formal event, with chairs on both sides and a chandelier above.

An ornate room with wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.

A wicker table with a bottle and glasses on a balcony overlooking a lake with islands.

Larnach Lodge

Larnachs Castle

AED 352

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with large glass windows, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped garden area.

A hotel room with a large window, a round table, and two chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign labeled "Reception," and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

North Dunedin

AED 373

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A historic building with a large tree in front, multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.

A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and a coffee maker on the counter. There are shelves above the counter holding dishes and a box of tea.

A hotel room with two beds, a television on a stand, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Highland House Boutique Hotel

North Dunedin

AED 257

AED 298 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.

A room with a large window, two orange chairs, a small table, and a lamp.

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a prominent church, and rolling hills in the background.

A hotel room with a city view, a bed, and a night-time cityscape visible through the window.

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

AED 355

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A spacious living area with a glass dining table, black chairs, and a red patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A house with a green roof, surrounded by a forested area and a pond.

A garden with blue chairs and a pathway.

Hunters Moon

Wingatui

AED 193

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A serene garden with a reflective pond, surrounded by tall trees and a view of a distant town and mountains.

A large, multi-story stone house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained lawn.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a large chandelier, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A gazebo with a metal roof and wooden railings, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a scenic landscape with hills and a body of water.

Camp Estate

Larnachs Castle

AED 992

AED 1,148 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, and a large window offering a view of trees and buildings.

A kitchen counter with a pitcher of yellow liquid, jars of condiments, a carton of milk, and a box of Weet-Bix cereal.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and kitchen area.

A residential area with modern houses, a narrow alley, and a view of the sunset over the neighborhood.

On Top Apartments & Hostel Backpackers

Dunedin City Centre

AED 177

AED 203 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Dunedin

A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a tray with a martini glass. Tables are set with white napkins and glasses.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre

AED 425

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned floor, leading to a room labeled "CASINO".

A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet counter, and a chandelier.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Dunedin City Centre

AED 266

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern building with large glass windows, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped garden area.

A hotel room with a large window, a round table, and two chairs.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign labeled "Reception," and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

North Dunedin

AED 373

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A formal garden with a central lawn leading to a building with a symmetrical facade and a stone wall.

A long banquet table set for a formal event, with chairs on both sides and a chandelier above.

An ornate room with wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.

A wicker table with a bottle and glasses on a balcony overlooking a lake with islands.

Larnach Lodge

Larnachs Castle

AED 352

AED 408 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.

A hot tub with a bottle of Deutz Brut champagne and two blue martini glasses.

A potted plant next to a staircase and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.

Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin City Centre

AED 348

AED 412 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a grey sofa with yellow and black cushions.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a wine rack.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a cash register, and a patterned carpet.

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

AED 297

AED 345 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dishwasher, a round table with chairs, and a door leading to another room.

Quest Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre

AED 287

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a glass dining table, black chairs, and a red patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A house with a green roof, surrounded by a forested area and a pond.

A garden with blue chairs and a pathway.

Hunters Moon

Wingatui

AED 193

AED 224 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A room with a view of a building through a window with curtains.

A staircase with a handrail, surrounded by ferns.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a painting on the wall.

A paved pathway with a hedge on one side and a plant on the other.

Motel on York

Dunedin City Centre

AED 324

AED 376 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and sheer curtains on large windows.

A modern bedroom with a grey headboard, a digital clock, and a small bedside table with a book.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

Dunedin Motel and Villas

North Dunedin

AED 315

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Top Dunedin Hotel Reviews

Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

8/10 Good

"Clean and tidy and very quiet."

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

8/10 Good

"Great location, lovely staff"

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"We booked the premium deluxe 1 bedroom for 4 of us. It was huge, clean, 2 tvs, washing machine & dryer in the apartment which was so handy, and such a great location for dinner. Great parking that's off the street, easy check in"

Cable Court Motel

Cable Court Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very welcoming & hospitable staff. Great location to walk the beautiful University of Otago campus & head to Forysth Barr Stadium for a rugby match."

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay Superb amenities including washer and dryer in room very convenient to catch up on washing during travel Extra special touches in room weren’t in noticed and was very appreciated"

Frequently asked questions

What is Dunedin like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its museums and cathedral, Dunedin offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.

What's the best hotel for a beach vacation in Dunedin?

Hotel St Clair is a top beach hotel offering free WiFi and free parking, located within a short 10-minute walk of St. Clair Beach.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Dunedin?

Plan your trip to the beach with a look at weather throughout the year in Dunedin: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 57°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 46°F. Average annual precipitation for Dunedin is 32 inches.

What is there to see and do around Dunedin?

After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you're eager to check out the beaches, head to St. Clair Beach or Brighton Beach for some relaxation by the water. Experience the area's museums and cathedral, and make time for local attractions like The Octagon and Dunedin Town Hall. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Regent Theatre or St. Paul's Cathedral.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Dunedin?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Dunedin more easily: If you're looking to fly to Dunedin, the closest major airport is Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), located 15 mi (24.2 km) from the city center. To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Dunedin Railway Station.

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