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Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.
A hotel room with a city view, a bed, and a night-time cityscape visible through the window.
A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a prominent church, and rolling hills in the background.
A room with a large window, two orange chairs, a small table, and a lamp.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent Kingsgate Hotel sign, large windows, and a visible staircase leading to the upper floors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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10 Smith Street, Dunedin, 9016
  • Place, The Octagon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunedin Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a door with a fire exit sign.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a painting of a lakeside scene on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a telephone.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, a window with blinds, and a blue blanket.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a body of water, and a cityscape in the background.

Junior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has self parking and conference space. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are on-site.
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Dunedin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Octagon. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and dry cleaning service are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from St. Paul's Cathedral and 7 minutes on foot from Speight's Brewery
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes conference space. Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves breakfast. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 3-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (NZD 25 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Jimmy Cooks Kiwi Kitchen

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (105 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: NZD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 3-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 3-device limit.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 323 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 445 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryllin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the breakfast, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great breakfast! Hotel is a little dated but otherwise great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room decent breakfast convenient location nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room with the most amazing bed. Breakfast included, and the staff were lovely and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and great, the breakfast outstanding. Good location at the top of the octagon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fine and very conveniently located for the purpose of our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Olga

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated rooms, but we did enjoy the fact that you could open a window or door to let some fresh air in. Location was okay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here frequently. It’s in a great location. Yes, it’s old & funky but it’s always clean & the staff are always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, close to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room very dated but clean, bed was great to sleep in
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the staff even more helpful and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A solid hotel. Clean room, nice breakfast in the morning, excellent location, nice staff, reasonable price, no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rizki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located, within walking distance of Dunedin city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds very comfortable, clean rooms ,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MA

Great place, pretty basic but clean, great breakfast and a fair price. Second time staying, will be back for sure. Thanks to the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were courteous, rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable bed was so lovely,food was great 10/10 thank you we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

The room was spotless and staff were lovely. Breakfast was also nice with plenty to choose from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Judith M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comgortable, room temp fine. Breakfast fine. Location convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean room. Great location. Loved the view Great sunrise captured this morning
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mirelle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be awear parking i $25 a nigjht It is not clear any where.at the end you will get a bill.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026