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Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
City view
Mason Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

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310 Princes St, Dunedin, 9016
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 22.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mason Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Mason Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Wains Suite

  • 49.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 16.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Wains Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mason Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Fable Dunedin

Luxury hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, 24-hour room service and conference space are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Fable Dunedin offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fable Dunedin. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Casino. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet 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 overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Grand Casino and 4 minutes on foot from Speight's Brewery
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1938 square feet (180 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The luxury Fable Dunedin also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Press Club – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Press Club

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,938 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1862
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.50 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property’s restaurant will be closed for lunch service Monday-Thursday from May 1-August 31, 2025; lunch is available from noon to 3 PM, Friday-Sunday only, during this time. Daily lunch service is available 1 September, 2025-April 30, 2026.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately NZD 35 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 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, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Dunedin Park Regis
Park Regis Dunedin
Park Regis Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Wains Hotel
Wains Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel Dunedin

Fable Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 453 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the hotel but we always have room to complain don’t we? Two complaints and neither fixable: first one, we had 3 very tiny windows with opaque glass. The windows were up high and we sort of felt imprisoned. Luckily we don’t spend too much time in our room. Secondly, and this ‘complaint’ refers to many hotel chains who have refurbished the insides: showers that only have partial glass. Inevitably water sprays out even when not putting the pressure on high and the floor and even towels get sprayed….annoying. But would I stay at this Fable Hotel again, yes. It was very nicely updated in so many ways while maintaining character. And the staff were warm, welcoming and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Character was uniqu and very accomodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victor T

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful staff on the reception desk - always a good first impression .Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly too far from university for me
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice but a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & the room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vasile

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will only say this: this in NOT a 5 star hotel nowhere in this universe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight before a flight out of Auckland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No parking. I was shocked to check in and find out that unless you reserved a parking space in advance, you had to find your own street parking - that lasts 1-4 hours. I then asked about times for supper in the restaurant and was told unless you make a reservation, you were unlikely to get in. I honestly just wanted to cancel and go somewhere else at this point. I had to walk 4 blocks to constantly renew my parking, was forced to order room service if i wanted to eat at the hotel. There's no point in staying at a 5 star hotel if you have better service at a 2 star property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

This is an historic hotel full of charm.As a solo traveler, I was given a very small room but the bed was so comfortable. I was put on the sixth floor with no elevator access but I managed. The hotel restaurant was very good. There were a couple of hiccups in the staff service but I coped.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great dining. Room was very quiet and bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful classic hotel. Our room was on the very top floor and was tiny. The furnishings were a bit too big for the small space and made for awkward maneuvering. The wardrobe could not be opened (or effectively utilized) as the doors swung into the bed when opened, and the coffee station was positioned in front of the only window making it tough to enjoy the view. Nice room, spoiled a bit by oversized furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in an area that still needs restoration.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fable Dunedin was in a great location. We were able to walk downtown and to museums and the farmers market. Our room had two windows which were up high which we couldn't look out. But we spent most of the day on tours or walking around so this was not an issue. The restaurant was very good. We had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I checked in until checkout, the experience here was impeccable. I was greeted with a delicious ice-tea during check in, which was lovely on a very hot day. Explained how to find my room, and check-in was fast. I had prebooked both parking and dinner at the restaurant (which is a must if you want to get either). Dinner was exceptional, the wine paring recommendation was perfect. The room was clean and fresh, the bathroom was spotless and the amenities were great. The staff at this hotel really do make this THE place to stay. A little bit of a quirky hotel, but this is truly Dunedin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this location! Staff were helpful and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Hartland

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025