Fable Dunedin

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near University of Otago

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
City view
Wains Suite | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
310 Princes St, Dunedin, 9016
  • Speight's Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Octagon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Otago
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 22.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Mason Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Wains Suite

  • 49.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 16.8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Dunedin

Central Dunedin getaway .A stay at this Dunedin City Centre hotel places you steps from Grand Casino and within a 5-minute walk of Speight's Brewery. Dunedin Chinese Garden and Temple Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Casino - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Octagon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Otago - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 10 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jizo Japanese Cafe & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Impression - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunedin Casino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Fable Dunedin

5-star luxury hotel near University of Otago
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1938 square feet (180 square meters) and includes a conference center. The luxury Fable Dunedin also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Dunedin hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1938 sq ft of conference space
  • 180 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1862
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fable Dunedin offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Vietnamese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (NZD 40 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; NZD 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 100.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 35 per person
  • Valet parking fee: NZD 40 per day
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 60.00 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.50 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Dunedin Park Regis
Park Regis Dunedin
Park Regis Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Wains Hotel
Wains Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel
Wains Hotel Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Dunedin
Fable Dunedin Hotel Dunedin

Fable Dunedin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 449 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fable Dunedin was in a great location. We were able to walk downtown and to museums and the farmers market. Our room had two windows which were up high which we couldn't look out. But we spent most of the day on tours or walking around so this was not an issue. The restaurant was very good. We had breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I checked in until checkout, the experience here was impeccable. I was greeted with a delicious ice-tea during check in, which was lovely on a very hot day. Explained how to find my room, and check-in was fast. I had prebooked both parking and dinner at the restaurant (which is a must if you want to get either). Dinner was exceptional, the wine paring recommendation was perfect. The room was clean and fresh, the bathroom was spotless and the amenities were great. The staff at this hotel really do make this THE place to stay. A little bit of a quirky hotel, but this is truly Dunedin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this location! Staff were helpful and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Hartland

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and the staff was extremely accommodating to valet park our camper van.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night in Dunedin

Hotel is nice but 2nd floor back room found to be very noisy with road noise. Front desk service excellent. Restaurant not so great. Overpriced for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very central and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and whimsical. We loved our room and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Cory

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning didn’t work well enough to cool the room after a hot day ,so room was hot all night , had to have the window open to get some cold air come in which then we got the noise from the street ( cars ) till late. Told staff in the morning they did seem to be to concerned $320 per night not worth it :(
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice looking hotel but the the room had too much furniture and bathroom is too small. A bit noisy too from street noise. Staff were amazing - from reception to the conference staff to the food and beverage staff to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Fable is Fabulous

Beautiful, modern hotel, very clean and very comfortable. In a good location, where it's quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Nice stay in Dunedin

The hot water in the shower would fluctuate but it didn’t take away from our stay at the Fable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean hotel, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous comfortable room, lovely helpful staff. Amazing food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon, SILVER SPRING

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, nice lighting and well appointed room. Very professional staff throughout and check in and check out was easy. Onsite valet parking, which was very convenient. We had two meals in the hotel restaurant- and while breakfast was fab, our dinner was a bit disappointing. No hotel gym or spa. Overall a good place to stay, if a bit pricey compared to some other similar options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Beautiful hotel, great staff, excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good business hotel

Very friendly check in. We had a car and they provided a good valet service. Helped us with our luggage up to the room. The room was nicely furnished as a classic room it was of an adequate size. We stayed 2 nights and had dinner there on the second night. It was beautifully presented and really nice ambiance in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable bed, no views from the room as windows very small. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025