The Best Hotels Closest to University of Otago in Dunedin - 2026 Updated Prices

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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, 0.5 km from University of Otago

eileen

₹11,319

₹13,069 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden door with glass panels, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, and a headboard with framed pictures.

2. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 1.6 km from University of Otago

Yevgeny

₹13,729

₹15,896 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Amross Motel

North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago

Vanessa

₹8,757

₹10,155 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.

A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a table.

A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.

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

4. Aurora On George

North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago

Tracey

₹8,319

₹9,787 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 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.

5. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Dunedin City Centre, 1.7 km from University of Otago

jennifer

₹11,577

₹13,405 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern living room with a round mirror reflecting the space, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

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

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, 0.8 km from University of Otago

Grant

₹10,862

₹12,491 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a red chair, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

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.

7. Ebb-Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.9 km from University of Otago

Andrew

₹12,727

₹14,715 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A building with large glass windows displaying the number 538 and the name "GREAT KING".

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 garden pathway with white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush greenery.

8. 538 Great King Motel

North Dunedin, 0.4 km from University of Otago

Jannette

₹7,538

₹8,669 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 two-story building with a sign reading 'The Stables.'

A kitchen with a brick wall, a black stove, white cabinets, and a window with blinds.

9. The Stables Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 0.7 km from University of Otago

Roger

₹8,258

₹9,496 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with red floral bedding, a grey throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

10. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago

₹7,165

₹8,309 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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 grey sofa, two patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and sheer curtains on large windows.

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

11. Dunedin Motel and Villas

North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago

Beverley

₹7,644

₹8,851 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a painting on the wall.

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

12. Motel on York

Dunedin City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Otago

Lianne

₹9,091

₹10,573 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 two-story house with a curved front porch, a brick foundation, and a tiled roof.

A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a sink, and a stove. There are windows with curtains, and a clock on the wall.

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

13. Manor on the Park Backpackers

Dunedin City Centre, 2.2 km from University of Otago

Audrey

₹4,511

₹5,196 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV stand, and a balcony with curtains.

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, 0.5 km from University of Otago

Valda

₹8,280

₹9,601 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A house with a garden, a tree, and a window.

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

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

15. Aria On Bank

North East Valley, 1.4 km from University of Otago

Lani

₹6,079

₹6,991 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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 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.

16. Fable Dunedin

Dunedin City Centre, 1.7 km from University of Otago

Rebecca

₹9,138

₹10,566 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

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

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

17. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 0.7 km from University of Otago

Stacey

₹6,856

₹7,950 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

18. The Chamberson

Dunedin City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Otago

Tim

₹10,795

₹12,414 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern room with a large window overlooking a waterfront, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wooden island with stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a potted plant, a chair, and a table.

A wooden staircase with a brick wall and a floral mural.

19. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

Dunedin City Centre, 1.5 km from University of Otago

Designer

₹11,217

₹12,978 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 wooden staircase with a handrail, a stained glass window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

20. Highland House Boutique Hotel

North Dunedin, 1.1 km from University of Otago

Jun

₹6,915

₹8,007 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Otago

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bluestone On George	10.0 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Amross Motel	9.8 Exceptional 729 reviews	View
Aurora On George	9.6 Exceptional 444 reviews	View
Distinction Dunedin Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 992 reviews	View

Top University of Otago Hotel Reviews

The Chamberson

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in Dunedin with a friend. Room was brilliant. Clean bright and breezy. Beautiful outlook. Staff were friendly and super helpful. Excellent location. Walking distance to all attractions and farmers market on Saturdays."

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay. Staff were polite and helpful at all times. The grounds outside were well cared for. An easy place to find after coming in from the north by car, and just as easy to get out to go north again. Highly recommended. I would stay there again."

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Easy checkin with friendly staff. Great parking. Awesome location. It is always our first choice if staying in Dunedin overnight."

Bluestone On George

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing accommodation, great location in city centre, absolutely spotlessly clean and immaculate. Beautiful balconies overlooking garden, loved watching the birds on the feeder. The best place we have ever stayed in New Zealand and beyond."

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful spacious hotel. Very quiet and in a central location. Thanks for a fabulous large room with a gorgeous bath"

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

8/10 Good

"Very. Convenient hotel.Able to leave car and walk to city"

Fable Dunedin

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly reception and overall a wonderful stay. Will be back"

George Street Motel Apartments

8/10 Good

"Good stay"

Hotel St Clair

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel right on sea front. Lovely lady on reception. Room fine, a little dated. Good underground parking."

Other attractions near University of Otago

Otago Museum

9.2/10 (296 reviews)

Find prehistoric fossils and ancient statues. Learn all about the enthralling cultural and physical history of New Zealand.

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A formal dining room with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs.

Olveston

9.0/10 (53 reviews)

Enjoy stunning artwork and beautiful 20th-century design features at one of the Otago region’s finest manor houses.

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A garden with a variety of roses in full bloom, a wooden bench, and a greenhouse in the background.

Dunedin Botanic Garden

9.2/10 (609 reviews)

Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.

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Hocken Library

9.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Hocken Library, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Dunedin. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

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Orokonui Ecosanctuary

8.4/10 (12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, a lovely green space in Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.

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Forsyth Barr Stadium

9.0/10 (414 reviews)

Catch an event at Forsyth Barr Stadium during your trip to Dunedin. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

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New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

8.4/10 (55 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Dunedin. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

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Dunedin Railways

9.4/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Dunedin Railways during your stay 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 University of Otago?

University of Otago is located in a walkable area of Dunedin known for its charming cafes and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 93 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near University of Otago?

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. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from University of Otago. Other good choices within a short distance include The Victoria Hotel Dunedin and Quest Dunedin.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of Otago?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Otago.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Otago, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near University of Otago.

What can I see and do near University of Otago?

Otago Museum, Toitu Otago Settlers Museum and Hocken Library feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Dunedin Town Hall, Regent Theatre and Dunedin Railways. Spend some time wandering around Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Chinese Garden and Signal Hill.

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Our top choices for University of Otago hotels

1. Bluestone On George

2. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

3. Amross Motel

4. Aurora On George

5. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

6. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

7. Ebb-Dunedin

8. 538 Great King Motel

9. The Stables Dunedin

10. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

11. Dunedin Motel and Villas

12. Motel on York

13. Manor on the Park Backpackers

14. Alexis Motor Lodge

15. Aria On Bank

16. Fable Dunedin

17. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

18. The Chamberson

19. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

20. Highland House Boutique Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to University of Otago

Top University of Otago Hotel Reviews

The Chamberson

Dunedin Leisure Lodge - A Distinction Hotel

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

Bluestone On George

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

George Street Motel Apartments

Hotel St Clair

Other attractions near University of Otago

Otago Museum

Olveston

Dunedin Botanic Garden

Hocken Library

Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Forsyth Barr Stadium

New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

Dunedin Railways

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