The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Dunedin

Where to Stay for a Family Vacation with Kids in Dunedin

Dunedin Train Station, Dunedin, New Zealand Dunedin Train Station, Dunedin, New Zealand

Travelers to Dunedin, New Zealand will have a wide range of family-friendly hotel and resort options at variety of great prices. So, if you're looking for a top kid-friendly hotel in Dunedin, we've put together a great list for you to choose from based on amenities, prices, location, activities, and ratings. As a parent, you're probably looking for family oriented amenities, and many of these hotels have swimming pools, extra bedrooms, kitchens so you can cook meals, kid's activities, games, and more. We've analyzed many of the area's top family-friendly hotels which are ideal for traveling with kids, and you'll find the best below. So, here's our list of awesome hotels for a large family, a family of 4, or a family of 5 to help you plan your next kid-friendly trip to Dunedin. So, wondering where to stay with children? Let's get to it.

It's one of the largest cities on the South Island, and there are many educational opportunities and unique experiences available to kids. You can visit the Otago Museum or the Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, take a wildlife cruise, or visit the Larnach Castle. You can also take a ride on the Inlander or simply hang out at a playground.

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

Wains Hotel Dunedin

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific for a Family Vacation to Dunedin
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 310 Princes Street, Wains Hotel Dunedin has great rooms from $135 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 km from the city center, families will especially love laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this family-friendly hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Luxury


Bella Vista Motel Mosgiel

Motel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Kid-Friendly Hotel in Dunedin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family rooms

A great place to stay is Bella Vista Motel Mosgiel which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 85 Gordon Road. This kid-friendly hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, breakfast in the room, and private parking which families with kids will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.9 km from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for family-friendly hotels, so it's a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave
  • Picnic area


Bluestone On George

Motel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Top Family-Friendly Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Bluestone On George to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $123. We loved that is has room service, a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 571 George Street. You'll also find city views, free parking, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and a microwave which visitors with kids will love. And this family hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Microwave


Hotel St Clair

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Terrific Place to Stay with Kids in Dunedin
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $109, Hotel St Clair, at 24 Esplanade, St Clair Beach provides room service, a restaurant, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this fun hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, free parking, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 4.4 km from the city center, too.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave
  • Beach


The Victoria Hotel Dunedin

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $104 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Recommended for Families
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for family-friendly hotels.
  • Family rooms

The Victoria Hotel Dunedin has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $104 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 137 St Andrew Street. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and laundry facilities, which is nice for families. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this relaxing hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for family-friendly hotels.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Microwave


Motel On York

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

The great guest rating of Motel On York is 9.00 out of 10. This place has rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $95, and it's located at 47 York Place. We also love the free parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which are great for families with kids. And since it's just 0.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. The price of this hotel is less than average for family-friendly hotels, which makes it a great value.

Family-Friendly Hotel Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Microwave


For more terrific hotel ideas in Dunedin, make sure you also see Best Beach 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 family-friendly hotels cost in Dunedin?

Dunedin Average Family-Friendly Hotel Price
$109

After analyzing 6 family-friendly hotels in Dunedin, New Zealand, we found the average family-friendly hotel price to be a remarkably economical $109. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic family-friendly 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 family-friendly hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $123
  • 4-star hotels: $99
  • 3-star hotels: $135


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