The Best Cheap Hotels in Dunedin

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Dunedin

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Planning a trip to Dunedin, New Zealand? There's something for everyone to enjoy here. But does Dunedin have cheap hotel rooms? Yes it does, and that's not a problem, because we have analyzed the best affordable hotels in Dunedin based on price, amenities, location, activities, and guest ratings. And we did all of this so that we could find Dunedin's best deals, bargains, and cheap hotels and motels with low prices that offer more than just a bed to sleep on. Whether your an experienced traveler or new to the area, here's how to find cheap rooms in Dunedin. As you'll see, you don't have to give up luxuries or comforts to save some money for accommodation, as plenty of these hotels offer nice features and great amenities without breaking the bank. Even a cheap motel might have something nice to offer if you know where to look. After all, saving money on a hotel leaves more room for activities, sightseeing, shopping, and dining out, too. When looking for a bargain hotel, you're probably interested in nice features such as a pool, parking, extra space, free breakfast, and more. Many of these budget-friendly hotels offer these amenities and plenty more, so read on to find out where to stay on a budget in Dunedin and how much the best deals actually cost. So here they are, the best low-cost hotels in Dunedin so you can sleep cheap!

There are many hostels around town and plenty of activities that keep backpackers entertained.

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

555 Motel Dunedin

Motel with prices starting at $87 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Located at 555 Andersons Bay Road, 555 Motel Dunedin has great rooms from $87 (before taxes). It offers room service, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.6 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this affordable hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Wains Hotel Dunedin

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Wains Hotel Dunedin which has nice rooms starting at $135. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 310 Princes Street. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, kids meals, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Dunedin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

We found The Victoria Hotel Dunedin to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $104. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 137 St Andrew Street. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Dunedin Palms Motel

Motel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Dunedin

With terrific rooms from $106, Dunedin Palms Motel, at 185-195 High Street provides a restaurant, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers a hot tub, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and a private pool. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Motel On York

Motel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Dunedin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Motel On York has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub. The great rooms here start at $95 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 47 York Place. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.3 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel St Clair

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Dunedin
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

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. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


For more terrific hotel ideas in Dunedin, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Dunedin, Best Beach 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.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Dunedin?

Dunedin Average Budget Hotel Price
$106

After analyzing 6 budget hotels in Dunedin, New Zealand, we found the average budget hotel price to be a remarkably economical $106. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic budget 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 budget hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $100
  • 3-star hotels: $135


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