Law Courts Hotel - Dunedin

$$$$||View on mapDunedin, New Zealand53 Stuart Street, Dunedin, New Zealand|
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Law Courts Hotel - Dunedin
53 Stuart Street, Dunedin, New Zealand·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Location9.3
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.7
Value for money8.5
Cleanliness8.2
Who stays here
Families31%
Couples28%
Solo28%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Location9.3
Staff9.0
Free WiFi8.7
Value for money8.5
Cleanliness8.2
Who stays here
Families31%
Couples28%
Solo28%
Groups11%

Historic Flemish Renaissance-style mock castle hotel in central Dunedin

Architecture & Character

Law Courts Hotel Dunedin occupies a unique Flemish Renaissance-style building set on the Otago Peninsula ridge. The mock castle design enhances the hotel's character and sets it apart from standard city accommodations. Guests can explore historic posters of magic tricks and magicians displayed throughout the property.

Entertainment & Recreation

The hotel features a dedicated gaming area and games room for recreational activities including gambling. Magic Show entertainment attracts both international and domestic acts, providing live performances for guests. The bar and lounge serve as a social hub, with live sport events screened regularly.

Dining & Socializing

Onsite Magic Moments Restaurant offers high-quality family-friendly cuisine using local ingredients. The hotel hosts a daily complimentary reception, allowing guests to mingle over drinks and snacks. A selection of wines, champagnes, and kids' meals is available, along with special diet menus upon request.

Rooms & Comfort

Rooms are heated and come with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel provides a newly refurbished 3-bedroom apartment ideal for families needing extra space. Guests also have access to a lift, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage.

Location & Practicalities

The hotel sits in central Dunedin, a 2-minute walk from the Dunedin Railway Station and a 5-minute walk from shops and restaurants. Free parking is available on site, a rare convenience in the city center. Nearby attractions include the Otago Museum, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, and the Regent Theatre.

  • Architecture: Flemish Renaissance-style mock castle on Otago Peninsula ridge
  • Entertainment: Gaming area, games room, and live magic shows
  • Dining: Magic Moments Restaurant serving local family-friendly cuisine
  • Location: 2-minute walk from Dunedin Railway Station and central attractions
  • Offers: Free parking, daily complimentary guest reception, and business center
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-21:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs NZD 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:26
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds1 King-size bed
Deluxe Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Small Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Law Courts Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 60 £
📏 Distance to centre 500 m
✈️ Distance to airport 28.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Dunedin, DUD

Location

53 Stuart Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
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53 Stuart Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
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53 Stuart Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Square
The Octagon
300 m
Church
St Paul's Anglican Cathedral
410 m
Gallery
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
300 m
Public Building
Dunedin Town Hall
390 m
Church
First Church of Otago
160 m
The Octagon
Robert Burns Statue
280 m
Anzac Ave Dunedin Railway Station
New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame
200 m
Gallery
Gallery De Novo
60 m
Museum
Whakamana Cannabis Museum
420 m
Mall
Meridian Mall
550 m
Garden
Queens Garden
570 m
Shopping Area
Wall Street Mall
470 m
1 Stuart Street
Dunedin High And District Court
80 m
9016/2 Castle St
Dunedin Former Prison building
100 m
2 Anzac Ave
JA 1274 Steam Train
150 m
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