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A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a breakfast setup including toast, juice, and a cup.

A kitchen with a built-in oven, a microwave, and a window with blinds.

A modern hotel hallway with a large mirror, a chandelier, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with two sofas, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

1. Bluestone On George

North Dunedin, 1.1 km from The Octagon

Darryl

€124

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Cole

€119

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.

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.

A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.

3. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon

Leanne

€153

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a sink, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.

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

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

4. Amross Motel

North Dunedin, 1.3 km from The Octagon

Vanessa

€102

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.

5. Aurora On George

North Dunedin, 1.4 km from The Octagon

Mike

€96

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central staircase, a parking area, and a view of a forested hillside.

A kitchen with white tiles, a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, two white cups, and a vase with flowers.

A room with a large mural of a mountainous landscape, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a door.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. There is a window with blinds, a shelf with kitchenware, and a potted plant.

6. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

North Dunedin, 1.7 km from The Octagon

Kelly

€115

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.

A modern building with a glass facade reflecting the sky and surroundings.

A modern interior with a central seating area, glass railings, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a microwave above it.

7. Ebb-Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.5 km from The Octagon

Andrew

€169

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.

A courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs. A sofa with a patterned pillow is in the living area, and a window provides natural light.

8. 538 Great King Motel

North Dunedin, 1.3 km from The Octagon

Jannette

€80

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator, a sink, and a potted plant.

A living room with a sofa, TV, and a dining table with chairs.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, refrigerator, and a small trash bin.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

9. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, 1.5 km from The Octagon

€81

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 kitchen with a white island, four bar stools, a bowl of fruit, and a window with a view of a brick building.

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

10. Dunedin Motel and Villas

North Dunedin, 1.2 km from The Octagon

Beverley

€97

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A reception desk with a framed landscape painting above it, a clock, and a smoke detector on the wall.

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

11. Motel on York

Dunedin City Centre, 0.3 km from The Octagon

Lianne

€94

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.

A kitchen counter with a toaster, a kettle, and a potted plant.

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.

12. The Stables Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.8 km from The Octagon

murray

€88

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A hallway with a chandelier, a red door, and a leather sofa.

A covered porch with a brick wall, a glass door, and a view of greenery outside.

A two-story house with a curved front porch, a brick foundation, and a tiled roof.

13. Manor on the Park Backpackers

Dunedin City Centre, 1 km from The Octagon

Audrey

€48

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A multi-story building with a brick facade, a garage door, and a balcony with a metal railing.

A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a patterned blanket.

14. Alexis Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, 0.9 km from The Octagon

Valda

€104

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

15. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Rebecca

€101

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a blue chair, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the city.

A hallway with a staircase, a large arched doorway, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a TV.

16. The Chamberson

Dunedin City Centre, 0.2 km from The Octagon

Tim

€100

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A neatly made bed with white and gray linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a TV, white chairs, and a wooden table.

A residential property with a garden, a wooden fence, and a small pond.

A modern hotel room with a glass staircase, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a dining area.

17. Aria On Bank

North East Valley, 2.4 km from The Octagon

Lani

€67

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.

A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.

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

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

18. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Robyn

€80

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin City Centre, 0.6 km from The Octagon

Steven

€102

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A building with a covered porch and a brick facade.

A glass display case with various travel guides and maps.

A living room with a wooden dining table, four chairs, a television on the wall, and a door.

A living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned armchair. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with a sink and countertop visible.

20. Carisbrook Motel

2.6 km from The Octagon

Kerry

€72

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to The Octagon

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bluestone On George	10.0 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Distinction Dunedin Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 982 reviews	View
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 92 reviews	View
Amross Motel	9.8 Exceptional 724 reviews	View
Aurora On George	9.6 Exceptional 437 reviews	View

Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

Dunedin Palms Motel

8/10 Good

"Access into shower very slippery on bottom of spa pool"

The Stables Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"The Stables were a great place to stay, modern, clean, warm and in historic surroundings. Off street so quiet as. Good parking. We will be back."

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)."

The Chamberson

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel in a great location."

Myhub Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Great looking renovation. Comfortable and new. No one available in the office for check in or departure, but seemed to work just fine. Parking was a challenge. Tight bays, with interesting markings. The facilities were not yet open, but the plan looks good."

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

8/10 Good

"Great space plenty of room. Free parking"

Hotel St Clair

10/10 Excellent

"Clean quiet great location"

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!"

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great and staff were very helpful."

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A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by modern buildings and a clear blue sky.

Dunedin Town Hall

8.6/10 (330 reviews)

Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.

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Dunedin Public Art Gallery

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

View work by some of Europe’s finest painters along with exhibits that showcase the abundance of talented artisans in New Zealand.

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A historic building with a sign reading "Regent" and "Otago Theatre Trust" on the facade.

Regent Theatre

9.0/10 (54 reviews)

A busy schedule of book fairs, family-friendly theatrical shows, film screenings, live concerts and well-known Broadway productions makes this city theatre a one-stop venue for cultural events.

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A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of pews.

St. Paul's Cathedral

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

Dramatic architecture, exquisite sculptures, superb stained-glass windows and one of the country’s largest pipe organs are all on show at Dunedin’s Anglican cathedral.

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A Gothic-style church with a tall spire, flanked by ornate lamp posts and a clear blue sky.

First Church of Otago

8.8/10 (136 reviews)

With its breathtaking design and stained-glass windows, Dunedin’s most prominent church is often referred to as New Zealand’s finest 19th-century building.

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The entrance to the Otago Settlers Museum with glass doors and steps leading up to it.

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

9.4/10 (174 reviews)

The extensive collection of interactive displays and intricate scale models bring the fascinating history of the Otago region to life.

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Seriously Twisted

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Seriously Twisted during your stay in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Temple Gallery

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can browse the exhibits at Temple Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Octagon?

The Octagon is located in a historic area of Dunedin known for its beautiful beaches and charming cafes. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 128 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near The Octagon?

Adjacent to The Octagon, Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other good choices within a short distance include Scenic Hotel Southern Cross and The Victoria Hotel Dunedin.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to The Octagon?

Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Octagon.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Octagon, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near The Octagon.

What can I see and do near The Octagon?

You'll want to browse the collections at Otago Museum, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. While you're exploring, swing by Dunedin Town Hall, Regent Theatre and Dunedin Railways to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time wandering around Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Chinese Garden and Signal Hill.

How can I get to The Octagon?

If you want to venture outside of the area, hop aboard a train at Dunedin Railway Station. There may not be many public transport choices near to The Octagon so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for The Octagon hotels

1. Bluestone On George

2. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

3. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

4. Amross Motel

5. Aurora On George

6. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

7. Ebb-Dunedin

8. 538 Great King Motel

9. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

10. Dunedin Motel and Villas

11. Motel on York

12. The Stables Dunedin

13. Manor on the Park Backpackers

14. Alexis Motor Lodge

15. Fable Dunedin

16. The Chamberson

17. Aria On Bank

18. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

19. Dunedin Palms Motel

20. Carisbrook Motel

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Top The Octagon Hotel Reviews

Dunedin Palms Motel

The Stables Dunedin

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

The Chamberson

Myhub Holiday Park

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

Hotel St Clair

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

Other attractions near The Octagon

Dunedin Town Hall

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Regent Theatre

St. Paul's Cathedral

First Church of Otago

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum

Seriously Twisted

Temple Gallery

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