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The Best Beach Hotels in Dunedin

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Dunedin

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Trying to decide where to stay near the beach in Dunedin, New Zealand? The area is a fun, active, and exciting beach destination. When researching the best beach hotel in Dunedin for your next trip, you'll probably want to look for a variety of amenities such as a nice pool, oceanfront location near the water, free parking, fitness center, and access to water sports. For families traveling with children, a kid-friendly environment is also a must. And for couples seeking a romantic getaway, perhaps a spa, hot tub, and ocean views might be essential. Safety is also a top priority, as is the price, nearby activities, and guest ratings. With so many hotels near the water to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. That's why this guide will highlight the top hotel stays on the beach in Dunedin based on traveler ratings and these criteria. From the soft sand to the luxurious amenities, Dunedin's beach resorts and hotels offer the best of everything for vacationers looking for a relaxing and enjoyable beach trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Beach Lodge Motels

Motel with prices starting at $89 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Dunedin
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 38 Victoria Road, St. Kilda, Beach Lodge Motels has great rooms from $89 (before taxes). It offers scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services. It has a terrific 7.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.5 km from the city center, visitors will especially love golf, free parking, laundry facilities, fishing, and family rooms at this beach hotel. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Adrian Motel

Motel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Adrian Motel which has nice rooms starting at $99. Offering rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 101 Queens Drive. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, a coffee shop, a microwave, a refrigerator, and private parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.5 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Dunedin Holiday Park

Motel with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Dunedin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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We found Dunedin Holiday Park to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $39. We loved that is has rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 41 Victoria Road. You'll also find family rooms, a tour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a playground which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.5 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Captain Eady's Lookout

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $100 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Dunedin
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $100, Captain Eady's Lookout, at 2 Moss Street, Portobello Dunedin NZ - Dunedin provides room service, free parking, laundry facilities, balconies, and private parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers special diet menus. It's located just 11.5 km from the city center, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Laundry facilities
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Ocean Beach Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Ocean Beach Hotel has a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10, and offers a casino, a restaurant, a bar, a game room, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $64 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 134 Prince Albert Road. Furthermore, it also offers a pool table, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for visitors. Just 3.6 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pool table
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hotel St Clair

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Dunedin
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Hotel St Clair is 8.60 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $109, and it's located at 24 Esplanade, St Clair Beach. We also love the laundry services, city views, free parking, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which are great for travelers. And since it's just 4.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Dunedin, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Dunedin, Best Cheap Hotels in Dunedin, Best Luxury Hotels in Dunedin, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Dunedin, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Dunedin, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Dunedin, Best Hotels for One Week in Dunedin, Best Hotels for One Night in Dunedin, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Dunedin.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Dunedin?

Dunedin Average Beach Hotel Price
$83

After analyzing 6 beach hotels in Dunedin, New Zealand, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $83. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Dunedin.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $104
  • 3-star hotels: $68
  • 2-star hotels: $89


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