Pet friendly hotel in Dunedin

“The house was clean and well kept. I loved the espresso machine in the kitchen! The living room and kitchen are both large and the house is large enough to comfortably fit 4 or 5 people for the night.”

“Lovely spacious room. Incredibly comfortable king bed. The location is absolutely ideal, close to the beach and local restaurants. The staff are very helpful and polite. Clean room at a great price. Just what we needed to feel comfortable. I will be back again. Thank.you for a wonderful stay.”

“The apartments are beautifully designed, well-equipped, and nicely presented. Just a short walk away we found plenty of takeaway options and a supermarket, making it perfect for both short and longer stays. Mao was incredibly kind and went out of their way to return an item we had accidentally left behind. A truly lovely place with equally lovely people.”

“We enjoyed a 2 night stay at the Palms Dunedin. Great location, lovely apartment with separate bedroom, fantastic. Clean and very comfortable. Great hosts too. Thankyou”

“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.”

“Extremely happy with my stay. Lovely warm comfortable unit at an affordable price. Warm rooms, comfortable bed and cosy cushions. Lovely hot shower with great water pressure, fully equipped kitchen. Great location, host was very friendly polite and welcoming. I was very impressed with the cleanliness and pride put into the entire property. Garage parking gave me peace of mind knowing my vehicle was safe and to top it off pet friendly so my travel companion was welcomed as much as I was which made my over all experience exceed my expectations. Will recommend and return if ever in the area again.”

“Spacious, well appointed apartment with kitchenette and large bathroom. Lounge/bedroom very generously proportioned. Exterior looks a bit worn but don't let that put you off. The interior is lovely and the beds comfortable. Despite being almost in the very centre of the city, it was amazingly quiet at night.”

“Very clean room with complete facilities. Great service from Natalie and her team. Would love to come back.”

“Super friendly, familiar and awesome place. The rooms are nicely equipped and have a great view to the city. Breakfast is very rich and tasty. The botanical garden is pretty close in walking distance. We had a great time there and very much recommended.”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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 :)”

“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.”

“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.”

“Owen's motel is clean tidy warm and comfortable with everything needed for an easy stay.”

“Upon booking in the lovely receptionist Kate met and greet with me a warm smile and welcoming vibes. She made check in so easy and made sure we were all accomadated and had had everything we needed on arrival. Thank you Kate for an enjoyable and warm arrival.”

“Stayed here for many months while I worked in Dunedin and couldn't recommend enough. The staff Bianca and Mitz are so welcoming and really look after the guests! There's a bar downstairs with cheap drinks and good vibes too! Highly recommend :)”

“The best breakfast I ever had!! And rooms are so clean and cosy. The garden is just amazing! But the best thing is Mary and Pat themselves! So open hearted and friendly! One of the best B&B stays I ever had!”

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

“much love for Billy and his farm stay!”

“What an awesome place! Thank you Maria for your warm Welcome. Breakfast was so good, room was so clean, wished all my stays would have been like that. And also thank You for your help and advice! Will definitly come back when im in Town!”