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Law Courts Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near First Church of Otago

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Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Bar (on property)
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service

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53 Stuart Street, Cnr Cumberland & Stuart Streets, Dunedin, 9016
  • Popular LocationThe Octagon4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Otago6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSpeight's Brewery9 min walk
  • AirportDunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)24 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Dunedin

City center stay.A stay at this Dunedin City Centre hotel places you steps from First Church of Otago and within a 5-minute walk of Toitu Otago Settlers Museum. The Octagon and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Octagon - 4 min walk
  • University of Otago - 6 min walk
  • Grand Casino - 8 min walk
  • Speight's Brewery - 9 min walk
  • Dunedin Botanic Garden - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 2 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Craft Beer & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Albar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cobb - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Craic Irish Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stuart St Macs Brewbar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Law Courts Hotel

3.5-star hotel near First Church of Otago
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A casino, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at Law Courts Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Law Courts Hotel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (NZD 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10 AM: NZD 12.00-17.50 for adults and NZD 12-17.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 12.00 to 17.50 for adults, and NZD 12 to 17.50 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: NZD 20 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

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Law Courts Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 562 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 562 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 562 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 562 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 562 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s an old building with charm and character. Well situated to the Octagon and other city tourist sites. Parking on the street. Rooms and beds are small but adequate. Appeared to have a well patronised restaurant. Lovely aromas greeted you at the door. The doors and lift shut earlier than advised.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael, Tauranga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seriously in need of renovation. Parts of the "room", its the size of a jail cell (no exageration) are held together with cellotape. The shower is so tiny my shoulders touch both sides, and when I asked for a glass of ice water be sent up or a menu, I was told to come down the bar and get it! No concept of service. Three good points, the pulled beef burger was high quality and delish, the bar and reception staff very nice (2 young ladies) and a good central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashleigh

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good apart from the toilet water running all night. The other rooms basin had so many breaks in it it was not safe at all. One website had Free parking, another had parking for $20. When booking the hotel we were told we couldn’t reserve a park yet when we arrived we were told others had reserved carparks and that none were available. Miraculously then we were found one and charged $25 which contradicts other websites. Definitely not the greatest service.

10/10 Excellent

Jodie, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location- close to railway and centre of town; good parking, pleasant restaurant and bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location!
We spent 3 nights staying at the Law Courts Hotel late February. Excellent location in Dunedin - walking distance to almost everything. Staff were very helpful and everything was easy. Parking in private car park, and a wonderful Dining Room. Thank ytou!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ngaire

Position is excellent. Excellent information of how to get into the hotel when I had got in after a late flight but no information in the room about WiFi number. Bathroom seriously needs updating. The bath had areas of where coating had come off and a brown stain around it. Glass around the shower had mould. Toilet needed repetitive flushings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel had to be the most disappointing of all our stays in New Zealand. When we booked it and viewed the photos we were pleased with what we had booked especially being part of a pub and staying over New Year. The room was very basic, a bit depressing, no shampoo or shower soap, just a bar of soap and a flannel, so for the price we paid, was disappointing. The pub closed at 8 oclock each night and didn't even make an exception for New year's eve. There was a small casino, betting machines in the bar and a restaurant, so I suppose they didn't need to open the bar late. We had a full breakfast one morning which wasn't cheap and included salad. Who put's salad on a fry up!! Whilst it was central and a short walk from other restaurants, bars and shops, we regretted booking it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms a bit tired and require updating. Bit noisy as was on main street side. Location is good. Staff welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

This property definitely feels tired and due for renovation. The soundproofing between rooms and floors isn’t great, and my bathroom had rot in the woodwork around the shower, that looked to have gone under the lino. But the room was big and the bed was comfortable, and the location is excellent - it just needs some time and money spent on it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel, Barry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel, Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old decour was a problem in places but gave the place character. Staff were very friendly and efficient room was clean and had all you would expect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

wendy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Do not stay here. Terrible. Rooms tiny no room for suitcases and people together. Shower was stainless steel made you feel like you are in the morgue. Bathroom full of mould. Owners are Chinese and have not put a cent into renovating this place to make it nice. The only good thing is the location. Would not put anyone in here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was in one of the single rooms on 2nd floor, clean,comfortable with heater Location was easy walking distance to Octogon centre, lots of eating choices Great Art Galleries access Hotel own carparking was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

KDJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is looking very tired, I hope that someone goes around with white paint and a paintbrush before the FIFA Womens World Cup to freshen it up or there will be unhappy guests. How about also repricing breakfast to include Tea/coffee?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shelly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room itself was clean and street noise was fine, it was noisey guests coming and going ALL night a noisey guests in room next door laughing and partying loudly between 2-4am. It truly wrecked my nights sleep and next day as I was so shattered. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good bed, good location, budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Neil, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to station but hotel needs renovating
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Eir-Anne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kind of gross.
Bar/restaurant on first floor - seems fine, we did not try. Room has definitely seen better days! The carpet is old and dingy and the windows don't lock. There is no way to control room temperature outside of opening a window onto a scary fire escape. We had a giant spider in our bed. Did not take shoes off.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Val

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Law courts hotel
The hotel has seen better days. Our room was basic and needed a new basin, a little more shelf space, and an exhorst fan to get rid of steam. There wasnt any fan to move the air around and if you opened the window it was extremely noisy. Every time we wanted something to eat, the sign said kitchen closed. Breakfast was supposed to be open from 8am-10am everyday, yet we came down to get it at 8.30, 8.45 & 9am on all 3 occasions the dining room was i darkness with sign closed yet the office person said they were open everyday at the times quoted.had the same problem with dinner open 5pm - 8pm but closed at 5.15 & at 7.10pm on the days we tried.not a great hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic old hotel with plenty of funk and charm. Very comfortable for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fakaola

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023