Family Friendly Hotels in Dunedin

With its dramatic hills and Victorian architecture, this South Island city feels like a slice of Scotland transplanted to the Pacific. The main draw is an incredible wildlife encounter just on its doorstep: the Otago Peninsula, where you can watch rare yellow-eyed penguins return to shore at dusk or observe a royal albatross colony soaring on coastal winds. Back in the city centre, explore the ornate Dunedin Railway Station and the steepest residential street in the world, Baldwin Street, before sampling a local craft beer in the student quarter.

Dunedin works well for a mix of travelers, from families exploring the Otago Museum to couples on a scenic road trip along the Otago Harbour. The best areas to base yourself are the city centre for convenience or the suburbs of St Clair and St Kilda if you want to be close to the beach and surf. The city is compact and walkable, with a reliable local bus network and a regional airport with connections to Christchurch and Auckland.

On HOTEVI, you’ll find 48 hotels in Dunedin, reflecting its status as a university city and a gateway to wildlife adventures. Accommodation is dominated by good-value motels, comfortable mid-range hotels, and a selection of charming boutique guesthouses, with a few higher-end historic hotels in the city’s grand old buildings.