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9 Oct - 11 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct

Our top choices for Dunedin family-friendly hotels

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 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.

1. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre
  • Explore New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame steps from this family-friendly hotel with in-room laundry and spacious suites.
€119
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a glass shower enclosure.
A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.
A glass-top table with wicker chairs, a wall-mounted planter with flowers, and a brick floor.

2. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Dunedin City Centre
€77
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A historic building with a modern extension, featuring a classic facade and a contemporary glass structure.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror.
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".

3. Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre
  • Family-friendly escapes near New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame offer cots, satellite TV, and convenient location steps from attractions.
€87
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
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 historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A bar area with stools, a counter, and a decorative plant.

4. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
  • Family-friendly escapes make Fable Dunedin perfect for kids, with cots and nearby attractions to explore.
€101
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Fable Dunedin
A bathroom with a wooden door, a glass shower enclosure, and a white sink.
A two-story building with a sign reading 'The Stables.'
A compact kitchen with a sliding door, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A kitchen with a brick wall, a black stove, white cabinets, and a window with blinds.

5. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
€88
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Stables Dunedin
A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.
A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a black vanity with a mirror.

6. Aurora On George

Aurora On George
North Dunedin
€96
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Aurora On George
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore.
A living room with a brown sofa, a framed picture on the wall, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A motel with a covered porch, outdoor seating, and a number '5' on the pavement.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a window with a view of greenery.

7. Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel
Saint Kilda
€71
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Beach lodge motel
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

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
North Dunedin
€89
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and large windows.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.
A reception area with a marble counter, a 'QUEST' sign, a refrigerator, and a person sitting on a bench.

9. Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
€94
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Quest Dunedin
A bed with a white mattress and a single yellow pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a power outlet on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a coffee maker.
A row of motel rooms with individual entrances, each with a door and window, and a bench outside.
A backyard with a white table, a hot tub, and a grill.

10. Myhub Holiday Park

Myhub Holiday Park
Bradford
€48
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Myhub Holiday Park
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Dunedin

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast 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 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.

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre
€119
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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 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

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Dunedin City Centre
€87
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
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 modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, a dining area with a small table and chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
€101
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Fable Dunedin
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

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
North Dunedin
€89
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel
A formal garden with a central lawn leading to a building with a symmetrical facade and a stone wall.
A wicker table with a bottle and glasses on a balcony overlooking a lake with islands.
An ornate room with wooden paneling, stained glass windows, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of the sea.

Larnach Lodge

Larnach Lodge
Larnachs Castle
€105
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Larnach Lodge
A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.
A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.
A room with large windows, a view of a historic building, and a large plant.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, and a headboard with framed pictures.

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
Dunedin City Centre
€153
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.
A hotel room with a city view, a bed, and a night-time cityscape visible through the window.
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.

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre
€99
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
A historic building with a large tree in front, multiple windows, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with two beds, a television on a stand, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
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 compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a black countertop, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

Highland House Boutique Hotel

Highland House Boutique Hotel
North Dunedin
€73
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Highland House Boutique Hotel
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a lower level, glass doors, and a prominent blue artwork on the wall.
A multi-story hotel with a corner entrance, large windows, and a flat facade.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.
A modern living room with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Dunedin City Centre
€89
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
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Top Dunedin Hotel Reviews

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"
Renae 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

Scenic Hotel Southern Cross

8/10 Good
"Nice and central. Paid for parking but then no room to park so parked in the street. Given a refund. Nice and quiet"
Deanna 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
Cable Court Motel

Cable Court Motel

10/10 Excellent
"S"
Jodi 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Cable Court Motel
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Right in town. Good parking. Lovely room. Great bed. Good size room. We walked up to the Irish pub (2 mins) for dinner and some drinks. Lots of other dining options within walking distance distance. All in all (we thought it was a great place to stay)."
shane 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Hotel St Clair

Hotel St Clair

10/10 Excellent
"Clean quiet great location"
Gavin 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel St Clair
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

8/10 Good
"Lovely staff, good breakfast, clean rooms but very run down hotel. Not enough staff to have bar or restaurant open except for breakfast. Good location. Needs a major update though!"
Sara 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect for our stay."
Rachel 7-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Quest Dunedin

Quest Dunedin

8/10 Good
"Great"
Randal 6-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Quest Dunedin
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

8/10 Good
"Was allowed to park my truck inside the compound by the Lodge. Made it a lot easier than having to park it on the road! Thank you"
Scott 4-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Frequently asked questions

What's Dunedin like for family-friendly holidays?
The historic destination of Dunedin is a good choice if you've been considering a getaway with your children. The museums, wildlife and local tours are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Fly into Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.), which is located 15 mi (24.2 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Dunedin?
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross is a hotel with 2 restaurants and laundry facilities, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options to stay with the children include Fable Dunedin and Scenic Hotel Dunedin City.
How many hotels that welcome families should I expect to find in Dunedin?
Expedia has 7 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Dunedin.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Dunedin?
The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 8°C. Average annual precipitation for Dunedin is 807 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Dunedin?
While you and your family are visiting Dunedin, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Regent Theatre and Forsyth Barr Stadium. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Dunedin Public Art Gallery and Seriously Twisted.
What's the best way for us to get around Dunedin?
If you want to venture outside the area, hop on a train at Dunedin Railway Station. Dunedin may not have many public transport options to choose from, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.