Pet friendly hotel in Dunedin

“Took a bit to work the showers but everything clean and easy for our 4 motorhome group. Good laundry & kitchen facilities, well spaced parks & easy walk up the street to breaky & coffee or down the street to the pub.”

“Very nice receptionist who allowed me to check in before the norm check in time and specifically did up the bed to accommodate me. Cheers for that. Nicely done up bathroom which is impressive. So far the only bathroom with heating rod to keep the hand towels dry. Rooms are spacious w a mobile heater which warm up the room. Lots of storage beneath, on the side and a panel inside the pod to keep some necessities. Extra storage near the receptionist upon request. Super impressed by the Japanese receptionist who even help carry luggage to the room.”

“We stayed at the Waihola holiday park in our caravan for a weekend. Facilities on-site were all clean in the kitchen and bathrooms. Happily use the amenities if needed. Great view of the lake. Our powered site was perfect for us. Overall a great stay”

“Our dog was well looked after over a busy period. She was happy and even put on a bit of weight, so must have loved their food. They were the only kennels that responded to my initial enquiry and booking our dog in was quick and easy.”

“This small motel was perfect for our needs. The staff were so kind and helpful. We couldn't arrive in reception hours but they were super okay with sorting it. The room was neat and had everything we needed. Heater was wonderful and we could adjust temperature easily. It was the cleanest basic motel we have stayed in when we have visited Dunedin. WiFi was a bit on and off in our room. Location was excellent. An easy flat walk into main area of town if you like to walk or a quick drive. Dairy's close. Off street parking, some spots better than others. Loved the kitchenette. (Airfryer was great). Everything you need. Laundry available. Wished we could of stayed longer. Thanks for the lovely stay.”

“Excellent motel and my new first choice of somewhere to stay in Dunedin. The room was clean, stylish and warm. It's a pleasant walk through a nature reserve to the city and the views from the neighbourhood are spectacular. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to help. I would absolutely stay here again.”

“We loved our stay here! The guesthouse has a welcoming, friendly and homely feel. The room was spacious and the beds were comfy. Breakfast was great too; our toddler was very excited by all the breakfast options. Lovely owners. Thank you Sahara!”

“I had a stay for 5 weeks while having medical treatment. The wifi was great, I was able to work on my laptop easily. The rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable but the best part was the service. Nothing was a problem, Lee was very kind, caring and thoughtful, going above and beyond. The location is great and I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Thankyou Lee and team I appreciated your kindness ❤️”

“We had a powered site for two nights (early October 2025). The bathrooms are very clean & tidy (plenty of toilets and showers). And there's a large kitchen, with a seated dining area. The hosts are very nice. Oh, the location is just behind the beach. And the caravan park is perfectly located = short 8min drive to the city (easiest parking for motorhomes is directly across the train tracks, from the Dunedin train station). It's a quick walk up over the tracks to access the train station AND the city centre. And 30min north-east of the caravan park is the Albatross Centre (worth going to). There's a "coastal route" and a "plateau route" = both are the MOST scenic drives you shall ever do in your life.”

“Can't recommend this place enough had an amazing stay very clean,tidy and lovely and quiet. excellent service and great staff highly recommended and only 5 minutes to town by car.”

“First time staying here, and was so happy with our stay. Two bedroom apartment was perfect for our stay, plenty of room to relax. Location is great, easy walk to Forsyth Barr through the University and close to lots of food options.”

“cool rooms, can smoke on the deck, flexible and accommodating staff. as far as 3 start places this is a 5 star 3 star”

“I had the pleasure of staying at the Chalet Backpackers for some months a few years ago. My stay left such an impression that I felt compelled to write this review. Met loads of awesome people and wow what an interesting and beautiful building! The owner Richard and administrator Chris were not only friendly and but also great to chat with. I felt thoroughly comfortable and entertained throughout my stay. All in all I couldn't recommend Chalet Backpackers more highly and on my next trip to Dunedin I'll surely spend some more time there :)”

“Stayed in a studio cabin. Good and clean. Good kitchen (no oven though if you needed one of those). Comfortable. Plenty of parking space. Suspect may be cold in winter with only one electric heater. Good walks nearby. Friendly staff.”

“If you are wanting a weekend away with a bit of history then this place is perfect! Walking distance to anywhere in mosgiel very convenient.”

“What a delightful property and host couple. We had everything we needed and more, very homely and in a rural setting close to town and the airport by car. It was roomy and warm, with lots of thoughtful touches. We enjoyed talking to Jeanette and Tom. Make sure to visit the Royal Albatross Centre whilst you're there too,a great day out. Recommended.”

“Great place and very central. Clean and well presented.”

“I love here. Nice owner, home, everything!”

“An absolutely delightful B&B and animal sanctuary. Definitely don't hesitate to stay here!”

“Lovely B&B very welcoming and comfortable :)”

“A quiet and cozy house with nice view, heart here.”

“The location is good, the B&B is super clean, with breakfast included, enthusiastic service and sharing of good attractions, highly recommended.”

“We were expecting a fairly basic cottage, but the photos don't do it justice. Once inside, it's HUGE: a very large living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a very large bedroom upstairs. And to top it all off, a wood-burning stove with some logs made the place just perfect. It was splendid. On top of that, our host, Alan, is a wonderful person who gave us a fantastic welcome. Thank you, Alan, it was marvelous! The breakfast is very good but could be improved to make the stay perfect. Thanks again, Alan!”

“Fantastic accommodation in a lovely setting. Views are Beautiful across the harbour and the room is great. We were very pleasantly surprised when we arrived. Friendly hosts and overall a great experience. Would highly recommend as a great place to stay.”