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A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a breakfast setup including toast, juice, and a cup.
A modern living room with two sofas, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern hotel hallway with a large mirror, a chandelier, and a vase with flowers.
A hotel entrance with a reception desk, a chandelier, and a wheelchair accessibility symbol on the floor.

1. Bluestone On George

Bluestone On George
North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago
Australia
Darryl
RM486
RM559 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Bluestone On George
A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, and a headboard with framed pictures.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, a wooden door with glass panels, and a chandelier.
A balcony with a view of a cityscape and water.

2. Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel

Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 1.6 km from University of Otago
Australia
Leanne
RM518
RM596 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.
A compact kitchen with a sliding door, a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.
A two-story building with a sign reading 'The Stables.'
A kitchen counter with a toaster, a kettle, and a potted plant.

3. The Stables Dunedin

The Stables Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.7 km from University of Otago
Australia
Owen
RM363
RM417 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Stables Dunedin
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk.
A hotel with a reception area, a sign indicating 50+ channels, and a sign for free WiFi.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a small countertop.

4. Amross Motel

Amross Motel
North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago
Australia
Claire
RM393
RM452 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Amross Motel
A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
A modern building with a glass facade, a green bridge, and surrounding greenery.
A neatly made bed with white and dark blue pillows, a dark headboard, and a wall-mounted painting of the aurora borealis.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

5. Aurora On George

Aurora On George
North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago
Australia
Mike
RM382
RM439 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Aurora On George
A building facade with a sign that reads "DISTRICT HOTEL PARCELS" and "PARCELS" above the entrance.
A restaurant setting with a waiter holding a tray with a martini glass. Tables are set with white napkins and glasses.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table. There is a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.
A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, shelves with various bottles, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

6. Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
Dunedin City Centre, 1.7 km from University of Otago
Australia
Dan
RM515
RM592 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Distinction Dunedin Hotel
A modern interior with hanging ferns and a large potted plant.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a red chair, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern building with a glass facade reflecting the sky and surroundings.
A modern interior with a central seating area, glass railings, and a view of the ocean.

7. Ebb-Dunedin

Ebb-Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 0.9 km from University of Otago
Australia
Andrew
RM578
RM665 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Ebb-Dunedin
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a central staircase, a parking area, and a view of a forested hillside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. There is a window with blinds, a shelf with kitchenware, and a potted plant.
A room with a large mural of a mountainous landscape, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a door.
A kitchen with white tiles, a wooden cabinet, a coffee maker, two white cups, and a vase with flowers.

8. Beechwood Boutique Accommodation

Beechwood Boutique Accommodation
North Dunedin, 0.8 km from University of Otago
New Zealand
Kelly
RM456
RM525 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Beechwood Boutique Accommodation
A modern two-story house with a car parked in the driveway.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a wooden table and black chairs. A sofa with a patterned pillow is in the living area, and a window provides natural light.
A garden pathway with white and pink flowers, surrounded by lush greenery.
A courtyard with a glass building, a small table with chairs, and various plants.

9. 538 Great King Motel

538 Great King Motel
North Dunedin, 0.4 km from University of Otago
Australia
Jannette
RM331
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
538 Great King Motel
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and refrigerator, a sink, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with two beds, each with red floral bedding, a grey throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, refrigerator, and a small trash bin.

10. Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge

Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago
Australia
Neeka
RM331
RM381 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Alhambra Oaks Motor Lodge
A row of modern houses with large windows and a parking lot in front.
A modern kitchen with a white island, four bar stools, a bowl of fruit, and a window with a view of a brick building.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, two patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and sheer curtains on large windows.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

11. Dunedin Motel and Villas

Dunedin Motel and Villas
North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago
Australia
Peter
RM354
RM407 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Dunedin Motel and Villas
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a vanity with a marble countertop, and a blue bench.
A three-tiered dessert display on a round table with a woven coaster, accompanied by two glasses of white wine.

12. Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin
Dunedin City Centre, 1.7 km from University of Otago
Australia
Rebecca
RM367
RM423 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Fable Dunedin
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a patterned blanket.
A two-story building with a balcony, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A multi-story building with a brick facade, a garage door, and a balcony with a metal railing.

13. Alexis Motor Lodge

Alexis Motor Lodge
North Dunedin, 0.5 km from University of Otago
Australia
Valda
RM398
RM458 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Alexis Motor Lodge
A room with a view of a building through a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and a painting on the wall.
A reception desk with a framed landscape painting above it, a clock, and a smoke detector on the wall.
A paved pathway with a hedge on one side and a plant on the other.

14. Motel on York

Motel on York
Dunedin City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Otago
New Zealand
Lianne
RM393
RM452 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Motel on York
A building entrance with a large arched doorway, a staircase, and a sign that reads "The Chamber."
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a blue chair, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the city.
A hallway with a staircase, a large arched doorway, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a fridge and a microwave.

15. The Chamberson

The Chamberson
Dunedin City Centre, 1.1 km from University of Otago
Australia
Julia
RM395
RM455 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Chamberson
A hotel room with two single beds, a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A covered porch with a brick wall, a glass door, and a view of greenery outside.
A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a sink, and a stove. There are windows with curtains, and a clock on the wall.
A two-story house with a curved front porch, a brick foundation, and a tiled roof.

16. Manor on the Park Backpackers

Manor on the Park Backpackers
Dunedin City Centre, 2.2 km from University of Otago
Australia
Audrey
RM211
RM243 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Manor on the Park Backpackers
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a chair.
A modern staircase with glass railings and checkered flooring.
A glass-top table with wicker chairs, a wall-mounted planter with flowers, and a brick floor.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. 315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Dunedin City Centre, 0.7 km from University of Otago
Australia
Merran
RM358
RM412 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a doormat.
A modern building with a balcony, large windows, and a gated entrance.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There is a kitchen with a sink and cabinets. The room has large windows with curtains.
A hot tub with a bottle of Deutz Brut champagne and two blue martini glasses.

18. Dunedin Palms Motel

Dunedin Palms Motel
Dunedin City Centre, 1.8 km from University of Otago
Australia
Steven
RM396
RM467 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Dunedin Palms Motel
A neatly made bed with white and gray linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed artwork on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a glass staircase, a kitchenette, a sofa, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, including a TV, white chairs, and a wooden table.
A residential property with a garden, a wooden fence, and a small pond.

19. Aria On Bank

Aria On Bank
North East Valley, 1.4 km from University of Otago
Australia
Brendon
RM278
RM320 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Aria On Bank
A modern room with a large window overlooking a waterfront, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a brick wall, wooden beams, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a window with a view.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wooden island with stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a potted plant, a chair, and a table.

20. The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments
Dunedin City Centre, 1.5 km from University of Otago
Australia
Jonna
RM512
RM589 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
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Compare popular hotels close to University of Otago

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A balcony with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a breakfast setup including toast, juice, and a cup.
Bluestone On George
10.0
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
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A room with a large window overlooking a castle, a wooden table, and a potted plant.
Dunedin House- Boutique Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
92 reviews
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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden headboard, a stone wall, a window with blinds, and a sliding barn door.
The Stables Dunedin
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
Amross Motel
9.8
Exceptional
723 reviews
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A hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a balcony.
Aurora On George
9.6
Exceptional
431 reviews
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Top University of Otago Hotel Reviews

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

The Thomas Gregg Apartments

8/10 Good
"Lovely character building restored sympathetically to a high standard. We couldn’t operate the cooktop due to being unfamiliar with the technology and the shower had weak water pressure."
Jan 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Thomas Gregg Apartments
Fable Dunedin

Fable Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean refurbished rooms - not large but good for me on a business trip. Rooms can be a bit dark but I was out most of the time"
Guy 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Fable Dunedin
Beach lodge motel

Beach lodge motel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay at budget prices"
Prabal 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Beach lodge motel
538 Great King Motel

538 Great King Motel

10/10 Excellent
"A nice triple room with parking, and was very quiet even though centrally located. Great value - highly recommend."
Jannette 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
538 Great King Motel
Woodlands Motels and Apartments

Woodlands Motels and Apartments

8/10 Good
"great spot close to university of otago. rooms were old but very clean, and traditional kiwi style place with no central heating but good heaters and bed warmers. the best part of the stay was the staff who were incredibly kind, accommodating, and friendly"
Danette 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Woodlands Motels and Apartments
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin

10/10 Excellent
"The bathroom/shower was difficult access for disabled"
Rose 3-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Kingsgate Hotel Dunedin
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk always staffed. Very spacious room."
Dorothy 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Great central location, spacious 1 bed unit with washing machine and dryer and parking was included which was a bonus"
Merran 1-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
315 Euro Motel & Serviced Apartments
Highland House Boutique Hotel

Highland House Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice clean room,warm and quiet,handy to town"
Rosemary 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Highland House Boutique Hotel

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Otago Museum

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9.8/10 (6 reviews)
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Orokonui Ecosanctuary

8.4/10 (12 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Orokonui Ecosanctuary, a lovely green space in Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
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Forsyth Barr Stadium

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New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Otago?
University of Otago is located in a walkable area of Dunedin known for its charming cafes and interesting historical sites. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 91 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near University of Otago?
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from University of Otago. Other good choices within a short distance include The Victoria Hotel Dunedin and Quest Dunedin.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to University of Otago?
Expedia has 91 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Otago.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Otago, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near University of Otago.
What can I see and do near University of Otago?
Otago Museum, Hocken Library and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Dunedin Town Hall, Olveston and Regent Theatre. Spend some time wandering around Dunedin Botanic Garden, Signal Hill and Orokonui Ecosanctuary.